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Lakers News: Kevin Hart Tells Story About Kobe Bryant’s Work Ethic In High School

Kobe Bryant will perhaps be remembered most for his ‘Mamba Mentality’ or the driving force behind his unparalleled work ethic.

That work ethic inspires people even outside of the sports world, and one of the best examples of this is actor and comedian Kevin Hart.

Hart is one of the most popular entertainment figures in the world today. Growing up in Philadelphia where Bryant went to high school, he had the same aspirations that many young kids have: he wanted to go to the NBA. While it seems absurd to think of Hart as an athlete, he genuinely believed he had a shot until he attended a La Salle basketball camp in Philadelphia with Bryant.