“This Mother F**ker Kobe Bryant.. He Different”: After Wild Party Night, LeBron James Was Left in Awe With Insane Sight

There are few NBA legends who have a fan following like Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The Mamba, as he was affectionately called, was known for his elite mentality and work ethic. Interestingly enough, it is not only fans who are awed by Kobe. NBA stars like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony share similar feelings with the fans.

During a USA National Team training in Las Vegas, the whole team was stunned by Kobe. Everyone other than Kobe went out to party and they returned late at night.

However, the team was stunned to see Kobe in the lobby already ready for his gym session in the morning. Stars like Carmelo Anthony, LeBron, and Dwyane Wade were stunned by Kobe’s work ethic as they expressed their feelings in ‘The Redeem Team’ Netflix series.

LeBron said, “This motherf**ker Kobe was already drenched in sweat. We were like, he different.” Even an established star like LeBron James was stunned to see Kobe’s ethics.

Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and his elite mentality was one of the biggest reasons which made him so successful. The ‘Mamba Mentality’ as it is known has helped millions of athletes and others in their life.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James played an important role in the 2008 Olympics Team

The 2008 USA National Team had their eyes set on the Gold Medal in Beijing. After missing out on the 2004 Gold Medal, the team was motivated to win.

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Stars like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and others represented the team. LeBron averaged 15.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in 8 games. On the other hand, Kobe averaged 15.0 points, 2.1 assists, and 2.8 rebounds during the tournament. (Source: basketballreference.com)

The United States of America faced Spain in the 2008 Olympics Gold Medal match. The USA clinched the Gold Medal after beating Spain 118-107. LeBron and Kobe were again instrumental in the 2012 USA National Team. They played in the London Olympics and brought the Gold Medal back home.

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