Former Lakers trainer: Kobe Bryant’s talent was average by NBA standards, but he was not only smart but also extremely hard-working

Basketball     5:38pm, 20 November 2025

Former Lakers trainer Gary Vitti talked about Kobe's hard work and perceived talent on Byron Scott's show.

Vitti said: "Everyone thinks that Kobe is very talented and one of the greatest players in history. I can understand, but as someone who works with him, from my perspective, you don't think so. In my opinion, his size, speed, and jumping are not outstanding by NBA standards. But what qualities allowed him to win five championships, but those who are extremely talented do not?"

"I think we must first start with professional attitude, Kobe's The professional attitude is definitely at the top. Many people work hard, but not everyone is so smart. He not only learns from his own mistakes, but also learns from other people's mistakes. He is also very good at observing and preparing, and he even understands the opponent's tactics better than his opponents."

source:cn7m