'I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.' - Kobe Bryant[5]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Willingness to contribute to winning takes any form, from bench support to clutch performance.
- In plain terms
- I will do any role needed to help the team win.
- What can you take from it?
- Be flexible and willing to serve the team's needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you willing to take a less visible role if it helps win?
- How do you define contributing to a team?
Another view
Sometimes specific skills are needed regardless of willingness to adapt.
More from Kobe Bryant
'Everyting negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise.' - Kobe Bryant[4]
Permalink to quote #4 'I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition - that's what I've always wanted.' - Kobe Bryant[6]
Permalink to quote #6 'As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don't know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.' - Kobe Bryant[3]
Permalink to quote #3
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