Jayson Tatum Quotes

Kobe Bryant is a walking stat himself. He doesn't have to explain what he brings to the table.

When you're Kobe Bryant, you've got every little young guy coming at you every night, and it's you who's still got to carry the team. When he tore his Achilles... I just felt bad. I knew he was going to come back and be Kobe Bryant.

I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

I don't think there's a man on the earth that can stop me from scoring a basketball.

People don't realize this, but throughout my career, I grew up patterning my game after Scottie Pippen's. I admire him for his versatility.

Kobe made an impact on basketball in a big way. He came in the League when he was 17 years old, but he was working on his game every day... The way he played, people all around the world loved the passion that he put in for basketball.

I dreamed about being Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan being my dad at some points, or him helping me play basketball.

Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I'd always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out - you could really see how much he hated losing.

With her grace and grit, and the will to lead change, Misty Copeland is truly a ballerina for our time.

I love Adam Gemili - he's the guy kids should aspire to be like.

To win two Olympic golds in a row like Daley Thompson is very special. One day, I'm going to have to meet Daley, shake his hand, and thank him for giving me something to chase after.

I look up to a strong woman; maybe that's why I fell for Gaga. She works incredibly hard and is very strong and inspirational like Mom, with a great work ethic.

Kobe Bryant, to me, is still the best basketball player in my mind. He played with me and he was in my era. I still love him to death. He's a little brother to me.

On behalf of all Americans, I would like to congratulate Michelle Smith on her dedication and determination which have made her a wonderful role model for all young athletes in Ireland and around the world.

With Westbrook and myself, I can see the dog that he has in him. He's got that fire that he won't back down from anybody. His game is a little different than mine because he's a fast, get to the bucket type of player, finishing above the rim and things like that.

Kobe's legacy is definitely one of the best players to play this game ever.

I had the Kobe jersey. I would do the Kobe walk. I would walk around the house doing the Kobe stare-down face. Anything you can name, I was idolizing him, trying to be like him.

CR7 is a model to all footballers.

I also absolutely admire Priyanka Chopra; she can inspire me even when I am having the greyest of days.

I grew up - obviously I'm from Philly, where Kobe is from, so we grew up idolizing Kobe. He meant everything to us.

I never met him. But just growing up where Deacon Jones did, he motivated me to be great, showing the NFL was possible.

Tim Duncan is one of the greatest power forwards in the history of our game. Being younger and just watching him play, winning championships, that was always cool to be able to play against him.

I've always been a Kobe fan; he's one of my favorite players.

I'm the type of player, once I get in there, I'm locked in. I'm trying to win.

I like Kobe, I like the way he approaches the game. He's a warrior.