Nama : Dosroha Immanuel Pasaribu

NIM : 122330084
TPB : 47

Topic : Kobe Bryant the Greatest Basketball Player with Tons of Motivation
I. Introduction
Thesis : Kobe became a basketball icon and a role model for young players
because of Kobe's strong mentality

II. Body : Kobe's big role in a basketball game

A. Supporting idea I : Attracted the attention of the LA Lakers

B. Supporting idea II : Brought the Lakers name soared
C. Supporting idea III : His career shone like a star
D. Supporting idea IV : ‘Mamba mentality’ as a motivation to pursue dreams

III. Conclusion : Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as a legendary and

professional basketball player, since he is an inspiration for the young
generation whom love basketball as much as Kobe.

Kobe Bryant the Greatest Basketball Player with Tons of Motivation

Kobe Bryant mastered his basketball ability when he was at Lower

Merion High School in Ardmore. He got national attention ecspesially form LA
Lakers. At his 18, in 1996-1997 season, Kobe joined the playerlist of Lakers.
Bryant never took off a Lakers jersey. He is loyal to the team even in the worst
conditions. Kobe became a basketball icon and a role model for young players
because of Kobe's strong mentality.
Based on the article that was written by Benjamin Shultz (2020), Kobe let
the team to consecutive champhion ships in 2009 and 2010, both times being
named as NBA finals mvp. He continued to be among the top player in the
league through the 2012 for 30 season. Throughout his career in the world of
basketball, Kobe Bryant successfully won the NBA championship ring 5 times
in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010. Kobe was also tasted the world Olympic
gold medal in basketball with the United States team in 2008 and 2012. Kobe is
the first athlete to win an Oscar, He won this prestigious trophy thanks to the
film Dear Basketball. He gave him self the nickname ‘Black Mamba’ in the mid
2000s. Kobe created the nickname because it fits his character who is agile,
aggressive, and makes it difficult for opponents.
Behind his dedication as a professional basketball athlete, the process of
achieving his dream has inspired many people. Bryan made a life principle
called the "Mamba Mentality". In his book "The Mamba Mentality" he says that
everything you want to achieve requires sacrifice in life. For Kobe, everyone
has a choice to make dreams the most important thing in life to achieve or not
achieve at all. Kobe Bryant will always be remembered as a legendary and
professional basketball player, since he is an inspiration for the young
generation whom love basketball as much as Kobe.