Los Angeles Lakers: Each starters’ Mamba Mentality challenge

Kobe Bryant has been issuing Mamba Mentality challenges to some of the greatest athletes in the world. Considering the latest Lakers rumors and news, what challenges should Kobe lay down for LA?

Despite officially hanging up his sneakers a year and a half ago, Kobe Bryant is still making his impact known on the sports world. The greatest Laker to ever live has challenged big name athletes to their own Mamba Mentality challenges. Ranging from a Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP challenge to Richard Sherman setting the Seahawks interception record, these challenges are hefty.

However, Bryant is yet to issue any challenges to the Los Angeles Lakers roster. Coming into a year with high hopes, new faces and ton of speculation, Bryant likely would have keen words for each member of the starting five; especially considering that rookie Lonzo Ball wore his sneaker solely to channel his Mamba Mentality during the NBA Summer League.

While Bryant has been throwing out some big challenges, the challenges he sets forth for the Lakers should be doable. With youth on their side, the sky is the limit for the Lakers. Nobody really knows what to expect from this team yet. They can range anywhere from a sixth seed to the bottom of the league, this is what makes next season so intriguing.

Therefore, if each Lakers starter were to receive their own Mamba Mentality challenge, what would it be? For the entire team, it’s simple – their challenge is to make it to the playoffs.