DeMar DeRozan Reveals How Kobe Bryant Played "Mind Games" That Left Him Stumped Many Times originally appeared on Fadeaway World. DeMar DeRozan's relationship with Kobe Bryant evolved from idolization to mentorship over time. DeRozan grew up watching Bryant and eventually made him his mentor when DeRozan was drafted to the NBA in 2009.

When Kobe Bryant gave Derrick Rose advice that saved his career: "He'll have to adjust his game" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Stephen Curry recalled a moment when he was a rookie, and he tried to trash talk Kobe Bryant at the free throw line.

Stephen Curry shared the humbling story of how Kobe Bryant reacted when a rookie Steph tried to rattle him at the free-throw line.

It seems that every player who faced Kobe Bryant has a personal story about the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Stephen Curry is no exception. The two-time MVP thought he was an elite trash talker when he entered the league.

Haliburton said on "The Pat McAfee Show" Tuesday that he knew it was his Achilles as soon as it happened, and also noted that after writhing on the ground in pain, he thought about trying to have a Kobe Bryant moment by walking off under his own power.

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola likened his relationship to NFL star Patrick Mahomes with the way that Kobe Bryant emulated Michael Jordan

McGrady, 46, said on ESPN’s “First Take” at Fanatics Fest on Sunday that if O’Neal had played with him instead of Kobe Bryant, they might have won more championships because he has a strong relationship with O’Neal and they wouldn’t argue as much.

No other players had it really. Shaquille O’Neal: You don't think I could have won three with T-Mac? I think I could have. YouTube This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Markieff Morris on Tracy McGrady: You're not Kobe Bryant