Even though Kobe Bryant was retired, the legendary player always instilled fear in the minds of players who wanted to work out with him.

A few years ago, Paul George told Jimmy Kimmel about his plans to workout with the ‘Black Mamba’. During the interview, George told Kimmel that before working out with Bryant, he has some work to do himself. He mentioned being a huge Kobe fan and how he was scared of working out with the Lakers legend.

The idea to train before meeting Bryant was probably a good one. It can be guaranteed that with Bryant’s work ethic, there is no way he let loose in retirement. His workouts would probably be as deadly as they were when he was a Lakers champ. George even admitted that he was nervous about working out with the former champ.

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Kobe Bryant’s work ethic

Those who are familiar with Kobe Bryant know about his insane work ethic. He always claimed that he preferred to wake up extremely early in the morning, and could function on just a few hours of sleep. Bryant praised himself for always working out and putting up shots even before his fellow NBA competitors were even awake.

It is important to note that Bryant didn’t just work out to stay healthy or in shape. Bryant trained everyday so he could perform at his highest ability each and every night.

Practice makes perfect

A similar work ethic can be noted in players of the same caliber. Players like Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett and Dwyane Wade are also known for their extreme work ethic. The only way to achieve your highest self is to train and practice.

Bryant had a drive to win, which he supplemented with dedication and hardwork. Nobody gets into the NBA by chance, from Kobe Bryant to LeBron James. To succeed, though, the best must typically work more, play harder, and lead harder than anybody else on the floor.

Therefore, in the end, it is safe to say that George’s decision to train before working out with Kobe was a smart one.

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