Adopting Larry Bird’s Strategy, NBA Champion Recalls How Kobe Bryant Would Warn Opponents of His Next Move

Adopting Larry Bird’s Strategy, NBA Champion Recalls How Kobe Bryant Would Warn Opponents of His Next Move

In the history of the NBA, few players have matched the confidence and skill of Kobe Bryant. He was known not just for his dominance on the court but also for his mental warfare. Recently, former NBA champion Corey Brewer recalled how Bryant, much like Larry Bird, would tell defenders exactly what he planned to do—then execute it flawlessly. Larry Bird was infamous for his trash talk, often informing opponents of his next move before making them…