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I Have My Own Identity ... The Whole Michael Thing Does Drive Me Nuts Sometimes Because People Won't Leave It Alone. He's Bald, I Have Hair. He's Almost 40, I'm 22. Seriously Though, I Wish People Would Let It Be And Let Me Just Be Kobe.

When I'm Finished Playing, I Want People To Say, 'he Handled This Well, He Kept His Cool.'

When You Have Empathy Toward Your Opponents, It Helps You Destroy Them Quicker. Because You Understand Exactly Who They Are. You Understand What Buttons To Push. You Understand If They're Insecure, If They Fear Embarrassment. And You Can Really Hit Those Buttons To Strike A Nerve.

He [phil Jackson] Is Such A Basketball Genius In Terms Of The Details Of The Game, The Little Nuances Of The Game And The Rhythm Of The Game.

You Want Me To Own A Team And Deal With These Rich, Spoiled Stubborn Athletes, And Try To Get Them To Perform? No Thank You.