Kobe Bryant to Release New Book in October Bryant revealed The Mamba Mentality: How I Play and its October 23rd release date on Twitter on Tuesday. In the tweet, Bryant also said that his former coach, Phil Jackson, and teammate, Pau Gasol, would write introductions for the book. The book is set to be released by MCD Books and will focus on the famous Laker’s 20-year career. For the first time, and in his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.
