Bryant said what’s special about Filipinos is the energy they exude in welcoming him. “There’s so much energy, I can feel it,” he said. “That’s why I like doing camps (in Manila). I feel the energy of the people and it helps me.”
Bryant said the globalization of basketball is a positive development for the NBA. The game has evolved into a tactical contest where players play out of the box with big men in the perimeter, guards posting up and coaches using different kinds of defense. It’s a game that has captured the imagination of the world.
"The really is no secret (to basketball). The more you practice the better you get," Kobe said.
He flies to Seoul, South Korea today for the next leg of his tour. Some Chinese cities are also in his itinerary. (From philstar.com)