Dear Basketball, Thank You.

For today’s motivational monday, we would like attach a poem written by one of the greatest basketball player’s of all-time, Kobe Bryant.

Kobe’s passion for the game of basketball is evident by the words written in this poem.

We hope you enjoy his address to basketball, fans, spectators, and haters.

I hope this poem motivates you to do 1 thing, be the best!

WHEN WE FIRST MET I WAS JUST A KID.

Some of you tool me in. Some of you didn’t.

But all of you helped me become the player and man in front of you today.

You gave me confidence to put my anger to good use.

Your doubt gave me determination to prove you wrong.

You witnessed my fears morph into strength.

Your rejection taught me courage.

Whether you view me as a hero or a villain,

please know I poured every emotion, every bit of passion

and my entire self into being a Laker.

What you’ve done for me is far greater than anything I’ve done for you.

I knew that each minute of each game I wore purple and gold.

I honor it as I play today and for the rest of this season.

My love for this city, this team and for each of you will never fade.

Thank you for this incredible Journey

-Kobe Bryant