Scott talked about the memorable night of April 12, 2013, when Kobe sustained the injury late in a pivotal game versus Golden State, on his podcast, Off the Dribble.  Kobe calmly got up, walked to the free-throw line, drained both shots, and left the court without help despite the severe rupture.

 “Let me tell you why it was straight gangster,” Scott replied.  “You saw him stand up because he believed he had been booted.   Everyone feels as though they were kicked when their Achilles is torn.  He stood up and moved to the line for the free throw.  He had to walk out and all that before he could get to the line.  Then he made his way back.  You observe his face.  There isn’t any grimacing.  Disappointment is evident.  He is furious.  Disappointed.

The Lakers were fighting for a postseason berth, so the stakes were high.  Kobe’s will to lead his team despite suffering was a superb example of the fortitude that characterized his career.

 Scott underlined how uncommon such poise is in the league.  “You will never see nobody in this league doing that,” he stated.  “You will never see that again.”  Having coached Kobe in his last years and played with him during his first season, Scott’s viewpoint lends some credence to his compliments.

 That night, Kobe’s quiet strength was more than just playing through discomfort; it was about completing what he began without drawing attention to himself or creating a commotion.  That’s what the fabled Mamba mindset is all about.

According to Byron Scott, it was Kobe Bryant’s most gangsta move ever seen on the court, demonstrating his unrivaled determination and attention.