Less than eight months after tearing his Achilles, Kobe Bryant is officially back in the lineup for the Lakers.
Achilles injuries are awful, especially for aging NBA players.
But work ethic is a crucial factor in overcoming injuries, and no one has a stronger work ethic than Kobe.
Whether it's waking up at 4 a.m., using space-age science, or abusing teammates in post-practice games, Kobe has proven over and over again that he's the hardest worker in the NBA.
He ran on an anti-gravity treadmill all summer to stay in shape without hurting his Achilles.
Source: Yahoo!
He decided to lose 16 pounds for the Olympics in 2012.
Kobe has never been out of shape, but he decided to change himself as a precautionary measure. He told the Guardian:
"With summer basketball leading directly into the season — and I'm expecting to play until next June — I have to take some load off my knees. I've got to shave some of this weight."
Source: Guardian
Showed up at 5 a.m. and left practice at 7 p.m. ... in high school.
Source: SI
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