"I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success."
"It's wonderful for the players. It's a huge challenge and a huge responsibility for us to get our act together, get our butts in gear. Phil isn't going to bail us out because of our mental lapses."
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Source: Whom Does Kobe Bryant Represent?. Interview with Ben McGrath, www.newyorker.com. April 1, 2014.
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