Lakers vs. Celtics Game 6: Why the Lakers Came, Saw & Conquered

Strength and Honor. Not just words from the Gladiator movie starring Russell Crowe, but a real code that Kobe Bryant lives by. The mantra is even on his website. And, he signs all his letters to his fans this way.

That's because Kobe embodies everything that makes a real warrior. He possess the talent and the mind but also the determination to win the war. He treats each game like a battle, each possession a skirmish. He is both methodical and spontaneous.  

“Veni. Vedi. Vici.” That phrase is Italian for “I came, I saw, I conquered.” More words the warrior Kobe follows. Again, take a look at kb24.com.

He trains like a real Gladiator, pushing his work ethic beyond anything the NBA has ever seen. He is more than dedicated, owing his grit t...

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