20 Mamba Mentality Stories- Some True, Some False

2. Hydration Is Crucial

Growing up, Kobe eventually learned its not easy staying hydrated during a long game. Kobes’ dad (former NBA player) recognized his sons committment to basketball and his untapped potential, so he gave him some NBA advice on how to stay hydrate: to bite and suck the sweat out of the jersey.

Even Kobe calls it his “disgusting little trick”, but he could care less what people think; the Mamba doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of sheep.