Advertisement“HATE LOSING AS MUCH AS YOU LOVE WINNING.”With his death Sunday still fresh, many tributes to and commentaries about Bryant have centered on his desire to win. AdvertisementBut Bryant’s total disdain for losing helped make him special and push him to some of his most memorable moments. As fans shared their favorite Bryant moments on the internet Monday morning, a clip of Bryant on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” began to circulate. In 2018, the New York Knicks’ then-coach Jeff Hornacek asked his players whether they loved to win or hated to lose. For three more postseasons, the Lakers and Bryant wouldn’t get what they wanted, but he always knew he’d get there.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 28, 2020 15:56 UTC