Read The Mamba Mentality How I Play eBook Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol Phil Jackson Andrew D Bernstein

Product details File Size 225510 KB Print Length 206 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 0374201234 Publisher MCD (October 23, 2018) Publication Date October 23, 2018 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07DC3WRKT

The Mamba Mentality How I Play eBook Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol Phil Jackson Andrew D Bernstein Reviews

• I've read all 26 reviews so far and I must say that every review is right on the money. I personally was looking forward to a more in-depth psychological look into the mind of Kobe as well as how he trains in the off-season and during the season. Unfortunately this book doesn't give you that. A lot of people called this a coffee book and that's what it is. Now, that's not a bad thing. Pictures are great and the stories are short and to the point to keep anyone interested. However, as a Kobe fan I wanted more 'Detail'.
• This book is not a lap book, its a book you read at a table. ( pic included to compare size) also, this book is a picture book with a paragraph describing the photo. Theres a picture on every page. Its not a normal book like id thought it be.
• Not what I expected. I was expecting a fairly in-depth look at Kobes psychological strengths and habits, but it proved to be more of a picture book explaining the story of Kobe Bryant and what he did on his road to success. With that said, there are a few interesting concepts I enjoyed reading.
  I guess I expected this book to be a Kobe Bryant but instead got a guy throwing a bottle into the trash and yelling "Kobe!" While shooting a fadeaway.
• Mamba Mentality
  Review
  
  This is not a typical biography. This is Kobe Bean Bryant talking about experiences albeit good or bad, that shaped his career. The book displays his passion and knowledge for the game. Kobe divulges to you technically/logically. Not persuasive.
  
  It is clearly written, accessable and informative.
  
  Kobe achieved his goal by giving off a broad view of Mamba Mentality that anyone can understand. He fell short in giving die hard fans more to sink their teeth into. For instance he once said to beat Iverson "I studied sharks" this was left out. Interesting concept.
  
  Another example of falling short was not enough literature. Pictures galore. Lastly I want to know what made him Mamba. It's like Batman to dark Knight. Something changed...tell us!!!!!
  
  Compared to similar books this has better photography. Thanks to Andrew Bernstein.
  
  His personal experiences were throughout the book. However some stories could of been expanded. For instance he played with magic...I would like to know how the game went.
  
  I LIKE the pictures and variety of players he matched. All Stars*
  
  I LEAST liked the lack of details and pages. It didn't inspire
  
  I could relate because I'm competitive.... When it's something I want.
  
  I'd recommend. Tho 35 is a bit much. 30 would of been better. Hard copy is best.
  
  A fan of Kobe or lover of NBA legends would buy this. A person who wants to know what competitive edge is should check it out.
• If you're a holistic basketball enthusiast or die hard Kobe Bryant fan, this is the coffee table book for you! You know what Kobe is about and the book perfectly represents his passion for basketball and his meticulous study of his craft.
  As a basketball enthusiast or die hard Kobe fan, you'd appreciate the official Kobe perspective on VIPs in his career and the(/select) thought process behind his approach.
  
  But let me clarify....
  
  Despite the title, what this book is NOT
  
  1. A step by step guide on "Mamba Mentality" aka "How to THINK like Kobe"--if you are a true Kobe (or Jordan fan) for that matter, you know that his level of competitiveness is innate and if you want the inner workings to that, the closest book to it is "Relentless" by Tim Grover (...MJ's trainer)
  
  2. a reference guide to Kobe's mental, fitness and basketball prep--no, this isn't going to be like Tom Brady's TB12 nutrition manual nor Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The Encyclopedia of Modern Body Building" that details what you need to do to physically and nutritionally be at the top
  
  3. an autobiography on Kobe's life--again, coffee table book w/personally selected thoughts on his basketball career
  
  4. a Bible on all things Kobe-- while some coffee table books aim to include all the minutiae a super fan would want , this is not where you are going to find pictures of every single shoe he has worn nor every commercial he has been a part of
  
  "But, but the book mentions 'Mamba Mentality'"....well if you are a Kobe fan, you'd know that it takes more than one book ("magic bullet") to encompass the Mamba Mentality. If anything, the Mamba Mentality is about having incredible self awareness, the willingness to outwork and outstudy everyone else and putting the awareness and willingness into action all the time. It's not that the book is without "Mamba Mentality" but rather it covers the essence of it 100% of the time. He gives you select insight into his thought process on playing against other top players, thoughts/memoirs on people that have inspired him and if anything, the clear notion that he is not going to hand hold any reader on "Mamba Mentality" just because they bought his book.
  
  " I was hoping for a Kobe Bible"....I will have to admit, I would have wanted that too but I have to be upfront that this is not the scope of this book (some other super fan who wants to monetize it can write that book) and from a business perspective, I am sure he realizes that he could sell more than one book about himself. People certainly buy different versions of his basketball shoes, even if one model would suffice for the average joe.
  
  That said, if there is one printed object that encapsulates who the public know as "Kobe Bryant"....this is the book. This is the Kobe book you'd put in a time capsule and share with future (basketball fan) generations.
• The book was not a very good read, it became boring very quickly. I expected it to be motivating, insight to
  struggles that made him a better person. If your in the 5th grade and want to read about basketball this is your book. Waste of money, very disappointed.
• More in depth than a coffee table book. I thought it would just be pictures from a famous photographer. It had that, but also commentary on every picture from Kobe. It will take a couple of nights to get through it all. He has some great words of wisdom.
• I loved this book, and although some people say it’s just a scouting report with pictures, I think it’s much more. I think there are nuances to excellence that make succeeding less mystical and more attainable for average people like myself. I used to think Kobe was this brilliant basketball genius who could dunk on anyone, someone with supreme talent... but after reading about how he scouted his opponents, their tendencies, their rhythms, and how it gave him the edge to know how they wanted to block him... I think it makes work ethic and preparation more glamorous. It gives me confidence in applying the mamba mentality to parts of my life. <3 Kobe.