Kobe Bryant thinks of Michael Jackson as a mentor, and even says his songs helped him develop a tough metal state.
“It sounds weird, I guess, but it’s true: I was really mentored by the preparation of Michael Jackson,” said Bryant.
He continued:
“We would always talk about how he prepared to make his music, how he prepared for concerts. He would teach me what he did: How to make a ‘Thriller’ album, a ‘Bad’ album, all the details that went into it. It was all the validation that I needed — to know that I had to focus on my craft and never waver. Because what he did — and how he did it — was psychotic. He helped me get to a level where I was able to win three titles playing with Shaq because of my preparation, my study. And it’s only all grown. That’s the mentality that I have — it’s not an athletic one. It’s not from [Michael] Jordan. It’s not from other athletes. It’s from Michael Jackson.”
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