Kobe Bryant is a historian of the game. He grew up with a father who played the game and loved it from an early age, with that came his search for his place in it.
That backdrop helps explain why, when on the NBA on TNT Thursday night, when Kobe was asked about his favorite championship, he went back to the Lakers/Celtics rivalry (thanks to Ryan Ward of the Lakers Examiner for posting these).
Kobe Bryant ranking championships: “When we beat Boston in 2010. For me that’s No. 1 with a bullet.” via @NBAonTNT
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 4, 2015
That was also a Finals that went a dramatic seven games, featured Kobe’s good friend Pau Gasol, and required a lot of Metta World Peace in that Game 7 to get the win.
Kobe also had interesting answers to other questions encompassing his career.
Kobe Bryant on best competitors: “Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson are the two that come to mind immediately because they were relentless."
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 4, 2015
Kobe Bryant on what he’ll miss the most: “The puzzle of trying to figure out how to get the best of my teammates.” via @NBAonTNT
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 4, 2015