Kobe Bryant Speeches

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They pass it to Kobe with 5 seconds left, he hesitates to the goal 4… he dribbles between the legs…3...2, he steps back and shoots...1. It's a fan's dream come true to take the game-winning shot. The way your excitement flows in your body as I play in the close game. I once heard the broadcasters talk about Kobe Bryant that way. In fact, me being named after the famous Kobe Bryant, who would go down as a legend, I would have to live to high expectations. It would be just as great as hitting the lottery to be in that situation. Nevertheless, That's why developing to fulfill my dreams of being one of the greatest NBA players of all time would mean the world to me. Thus, it's important to me, because I’ll travel to be sumptuous, be a role model on and off the court, and recognize my family. …show more content…
Plus, when I am playing in a sport, whether it's baseball or basketball they are always there to encourage me and support me in my games, so when I play out there on the court, it’s like paying them back for all the cheers and support they gave me. Lastly, love, I absolutely love my parents and family they have always been there when needed even if they don't always make me happy I still love them. In the future, if my mom states,“That’s my son out there playing basketball,” would make me proud to recognize my family. In conclusion, all these things are important to me to become one of the players of all time. To be a legend in the NBA, role model to kids, and show the family that i'm from.It would be the dream come true to expiernce the life of becoming a GOAT in basketball. All this will become true if I put the dedication and heart to what I believe can be done. He steps back and shoots...1 he nails it, Kobe Latta, one of the greatest of all time hits the game-winning

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