When Kobe Bryant was at the height of his powers and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships, he was revered but oftentimes criticized for his killer mindset.
This became famous around the league as ‘Mamba Mentality,’ which referred to Bryant’s consistent ability to dominate and enforce his will over his opponents regardless of the situation.
This mindset rubbed some the wrong way but became a mantra for Lakers fans even while the team was struggling to get wins. Once LeBron James and Anthony Davis joined this historic franchise, fans knew it was championship or bust since that was the mindset Bryant instilled during his 20 seasons in Los Angeles.