8. How He’s Noticed He’s Aging Physically
There is no doubt that professional athletes are putting their bodies under some significant wear and tear. This is even more true when you consider the relentless work ethic that Kobe had follow him throughout his career. When someone who works so hard decides to step away, it is interesting to know how Kobe knew it was time. Kobe has stated:
“It’s strange. If I could describe it, it’s like when you don’t have the energy in the legs that you used to have. It’s the energy in the legs. It’s the explosiveness. It’s the continual motor. Those things are always taken for granted.”
At the very least you know he is stepping away at a time when he feels he cannot be the physically dominant player that he once was.
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