Just like there will never be another Michael Jordan, the odds of finding a player exactly the same as Lakers’ legend, Kobe Bryant is slim to none, but that hasn’t stopped players from emulating either of them.
After winning the NBA Finals just a few days ago, Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard, Kyrie Irving revealed that all he was thinking about down the stretch in the back of his mind was a Kobe saying: Mamba Mentality.
Seeing how they play different positions and even their style of play is different, the comparison is often overlooked but the work ethic, desire to be great and confidence under pressure is obviously all there.