Kobe Bryant on ‘Mamba Mentality,’ LeBron joining Lakers, facing Michael Jordan, Shaq and more [FULL]

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, along with longtime Los Angeles Lakers photographer Andrew Bernstein, joins SportsCenter to discuss his new book “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play.” Kobe and Bernstein discuss their relationship and how NBA photography has influenced Bryant from a young age. Kobe goes on to explain what he learned from Michael Jordan, his relationship with Shaquille O'Neal, why Kevin Garnett never smack talked him and how Vince Carter elevated his game. Kobe also touches on a seminal moment in his career playing against Clyde Drexler, and the difficulty defending Warriors stars Andre Iguodala, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.

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