Kobe is one of the most intense students of the game! Even after all of his accolades, he finds ways to improve and attack. Love him or hate him, you have to give him credit. Bryant revealed how studying cheetahs assisted him with his fade away shot.
Via USA Today:
“KB: Exactly. I’ll give you an example. When you watch me shoot my fadeaway jumper, you’ll notice my leg is always extended. I had problems making that shot in the past. It’s tough. So one day I’m watching the Discovery Channel and see a cheetah hunting. When the cheetah runs, its tail always gives it balance, even if it’s cutting a sharp angle. And that’s when I was like: My leg could be the tail, right?
AH: That’s amazing.
KB: Inspiration surrounds us.”
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