🎙️ Path to Greatness: The Kobe Bryant Trilogy, Chapter 2 - The Black Mamba and the Championship Three-Peat
A sub-series of The Strategic Thinker
Greatness isn’t given, it’s earned. And few embodied that truth more than Kobe Bryant.
In Part 2 of this special Path to Greatness series, we pick up Kobe’s story in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers and follow his evolution into a three-time NBA champion and one of the fiercest competitors the sport has ever known.
From airballs in the playoffs at 18 to All-Star selections, championships, and mentorship under legendary coach Phil Jackson, this episode dives deep into how Kobe transformed failure into fuel, talent into work ethic, and ambition into a legacy. You’ll hear how the triangle offense, book assignments like The Art of War, and the rise of the “Mamba Mentality” reshaped not only Kobe’s career, but the entire Lakers franchise.
If you haven’t yet, make sure to listen to Part 1, where we explored Kobe’s early years and his path to the NBA.
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone striving for excellence in your own lane, Kobe’s story will challenge and inspire you to rethink your own pursuit of greatness.
🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.