One of the NBA greats and Lakers Legend, The Logo, Jerry West, claimed that many players on the league has acquired the Mamba Mentality. And the man behind this Mamba Mentality is another Lakers Legend, The Black Mamba himself, Kobe Bryant.
As what Kobe described, Mamba Mentality is a state of mind wherein a player is so much focused on his play. His focused is so locked that any disturbances could not interrupt it. It is a state wherein you don't have regrets when you are playing whether missing many shots or missing a buzzer beater. It is where you are not worried of what people might say or dissappoint them. It is a state wherein you strive to become more better than your previouse self. Its like an unending quest of becoming better and better until you become the best.
Many players such as Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Paul George, Russel Westbrook, Demar Derozan and even both NBA MVP and Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard have unlocked the Mamba Mentality. By watching their games, without a doubt that you can tell immediately that they have that mentality.
One of the greatest point guard, Kyrie Irving, credits Mamba Mentality for making his clutch shot during Game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals. Kyrie Irving said that he was able to knock down that huge 3 pointer because of Mamba Mentality.
And now, many players in the NBA are looking forward to have the Mamba Mentality to improve their game.