The book introduces readers to the legendary philosophy of self-development and rivalry that immortalized basketball superstar Kobe Bryant as one of the game's greatest ever. Bryant details his understanding of the sport and documents who he was inspired by and learned from, how he played through pain and why he refused to accept defeat. He shares his attitude to constantly learn and work on himself, every day he gets better with his teammates. Page by page, game by game, Bryant dissects specific opponents throughout his career - from Michael Jordan to LeBron James. All this is accompanied by stunning photos of Andrew D. Bernstein, the NBA Hall of Fame photographer who captured Kobe's first and last appearance as a "lake" and many other rare moments. THE MAMBA MENTALITY is a symbol of how a great athlete dedicated his life to his vocation and main passion - basketball and the game.