Joe Bryant shook his head helplessly in the face of his son's stubbornness.
Ever since playing basketball from the age of five or six, Kobe was known for not passing the ball.
In Italy, the skill level of people who played with him was far inferior to his, and he had almost no teammates worth trusting.
Moreover, most people participated in the matches for fun, to enjoy the pleasure of playing basketball, but Kobe had only one thought in mind, and that was to win.
Therefore, he chose to ignore those mediocre teammates and play on his own, especially during the crucial moments of a game, when he would shout at his teammates, "Give me the ball."
Kobe was an exceptional player and the only black kid on the court, which made him stand out. He grew accustomed to his uniqueness, knowing he was the one who was different from the rest.