How Kobe Bryant's mentality helped Paige Bueckers' ACL recovery | ESPN College Basketball 

Love Paige. Great perspective and openness. Wishing her the best this year.

I just love this kid! She’s so humble so amazing

love paige. she didn’t deserve to go through she’s had to the last two years but i just know she’s gonna be better because of it. everyone rooting for her to be great this season!

My 7 year old daughter doesn't know too much about basketball other than I played it and she likes playing it with me. Whenever I'm watching basketball she says "I want to watch the girl huskies play" - which means she wants to watch Paige play. I showed her highlights of Paige one time to show her that she too could be one of the best girls at whatever she wants to do in the future. I had to explain to her that we couldn't watch her play because she was hurt so we've been waiting for you to take the court again. Grind to shine!

Here’s my take after watching her since junior year in high…..super smart and intelligent, personable, unselfish, tremendously coordinated, confident, fun to watch her play !

The great thing about Paige is that she is a 'TEAM' player. She gets everyone involved in the game and when needed, she can step up and make big shots when she has to. Love that game she played against NC state. She was terrific, especially in OT...I expect this years team to go all the way to the final four especially with the addition of this year freshman class including Ice and Aubrey coming back..I expect the ladies to be playing 'OLD' Uconn basketball with constant back court pressure....Go Huskies..

This was an EXCELLENT piece by ESPN! Wow 👏👏 so raw and real. I went to see her play at UCONN a couple years ago vs. Note Dame that was the game she got injured in the final mins I felt so bad for her then. It was coaches fault in my opinion. But she bounced back and played the end of the year and tournament. I hope she has a terrific year this year and UCONN can get back to the Final Four. Her light was dimmed last year with Caitlin’s Rise and Angels rise at LSU. And of course South Carolina w/ Boston. She might very well end up being the best pro career out of all them

I’m here cause I Seen Kobe & I left appreciating her more ! #RIPMAMBA

How can you not admire this kid? ❤❤

Torn my ACL in game on the day right before Paige’s season debut. This video really helped me put myself together.

I'm 43 years old and agree with this message. I am an ex athlete who never paid attention to nutrition warming up etc. I'm feeling it now. Good luck this season and take care of yourself!!

ACL Injury is tough. You can come back physically and be really close or even stronger than before. But being a non-contact injury, you start to question moves you’ve made tens of thousands of times in your life. The mental recovery is a massive component.

Great piece… amazing to see how Kobe Bryant has mentored so many people on sport… not just Basketball. I am hopeful that Paige Bueckers will have a great professional career 😊🏀

this woman is simply amazing..

Great kid, and I was saddened to see her injuries. College hoops is better with her in it so I hope she’s able to stay healthy.

She's so awesome her Faith is a beautiful thing to hear about. Rooting for you sis!

She’s so great! ❤ I love her mentality and how strong she is ❤

Mamba Mentality is the best mindset to have if you want to achieve the best version of yourself 💯

Its crazy how much more inspiring and important ppl become once they die..

She actually figured this out at a young age and I'm so happy she is spreading it!!

my favourite College basketball player, hope nothing but the best for you this season Paige and same for Uconn, let's go Huskies !! 🥳💙

Great interview. Great encouragement

I love Paige sm. I’ve had a lot of injury’s in my sport and sometimes it feels horrible and like I should give up but this helped sm. She described everything so perfectly

Incredible story. Congrats Paige on getting back to it and coming back stronger than ever. @ESPN you had some rookies shooting/lighting this interview

Great interview. Thank you ❤️

UConn stand up🙌🏽 can’t wait to see Paige and Azzi back in action

Short stories are awesome. Thanks for sharing Paige way to capture it ESPN. I hope she dominates her fifth year. I wish her nothing but health and success and pray that she continues to grow her faith. She such a great example to many.

Not a UConn fan. But I am a fan of Paige and her game. She is the future of the game. Glad she’s back. Much respect all the best.

Love you PB. Gonna be one helluva comeback 🦾

I love watching her play ! You can just see how much she loves the game.

What a breath of fresh air. I have gotten so tired of the media trying to suck everyone in with CC's self-centered performances and AR on the court and off-the-court dramas. PG plays the right way and she is a role model for all young athletes. God Bless you Paige.

Never Forgotten.💗

So many Kobe stans in this generation of mens & womens hoops. I love it!

Hope your knee heals 110% and you have a great comeback season......Love the new look with eye makeup....WOW Girl! You are a WINNER!

Only people who saw freshman Paige that won NPOY (only freshman ever to do that btw) and CARRIED that UCONN team to the championship game know who she is as a player, I hope she gets back and surpass that level!!!! Hoping she doesnt get any major injuries anymore!

So motivational, man. Loved watching this. Future #1 pick

I wish Paige Bueckers good luck this season and stay healthy

I love her she's great at basketball 🏀 and coming back is an inspiration and plus she's so cute 🥰

Man she’s a generational talent…womens basketball needs her. We were robbed w her playing w azzi even Lou but all her teammates geno set up his schedule expecting to have Paige this year will be great. Stay healthy & ball out no cap they’re winning it all!

Wholesome, beautiful, beautiful soul, one of the greatest Eva!

I Know The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant Smiling In Heaven & Everytime Someone Talks About The Legendary Childhood GOAT R.I.P Kobe Bean Bryant AkA Black Mamba Angel is Smiling

yu are a blessing on n off da kourt kontinue to do whatchu doin with faith

Praying for you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

i love Paige Bueckers 💕🏀

Not very often, but once in a while, ESPN does something good.

Good luck next season Paige. I'm happy you stay at UConn for another year and hope you win that championship.

I think she is so strong.

Love Paige She's a Great Basketball Player!!

She’s gonna kill it this year

She has the most BEAUTIFUL HEART!!!!!

I Wanna Wish Paige The Best This Year!

She is my favorite female college basketball player of all time! Period! She will become my favorite female professional basketball player of all time (as well)! As of right now, LeBron Raymone James is my favorite male professional basketball player of all time. I love me some Paige Bueckers! ❤❤❤

It's time for Paige to take her crown back. God bless.

She's a star, and a basketball player.

Flat out Gorgeous, Baller, Character, Faith, UConn Paige B....Lets Go💪🏾😎🔥

Am I the only one that notice she said, " this year, next year. I'm coming up on the last couple of years. We can make it happen." 7:20 mark

I’m ready for the comeback

We got luv for this kid. Very classy after their team loss to Iowa. Love how she gives glory to God. Hats off to her. I did my ACL. Prevention is key. Never skip leg day. PT shows how we got there.

I love her sm❤

Great story 🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊❤️❤️❤️

If she can stay healthy, she’s one of the best female basketball players in the world. Good luck this year!

She’s on a mission you could see it in her eyes leeeeeets gooooo!!!!

aaaaa paigeeee don't cry 😭

I Love You Paige You’ll Remind Them This Year I Really Believe That

Love her❤❤

Outside of Maya Moore, Paige is my favorite Huskie of all time! And Im a S. Carolina Gamecock ! I want her to be successful in the WNBA.

Why am I crying 🥹🥹🥺

Paige is a great person. She is humble and a good person.

I just love this young lady

I just want to see her play and be happy

I remember ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🚀♾ just keep going

she sounds like she would have a dope mix tape

Stay strong Paige Kobe & Gigi are by your side #HatersgonnaHate

Hopefully she can help Uconn win it all in her last year with the team.

She Is A GREAT TALENT greatest of luck 2 this young women...gonna b a problem in the W

Paige is incredibly self-aware and refreshingly honest. What an impressive and admirable human being!!

I love her so much ❤

I both pray to God, I wish you success this year 🤍🙏

Love u paige😊❤

Love the video… the music sucks tho it makes me feel like somebody died, or I’m about to get a massage

We love you Paige!

Go Paige!

As a Connecticut resident myself just like her I must say this woman is beautiful

Love Paige bucekers she is a great basketball player 👏

This is another reason he is top 3

Some of the mean, even hateful, comments! Some of you need to look into your hearts and ask where this is coming from.

i like paige a lot stay with it paige you can do it

Can't wait to see her succeed and kill it this year🔥🙏🏾!!!

Shout out Hudy!!!

I love how her power comes from within. Paige talks so passionately about her faith and giving it all to God but really it’s how good her soul is that makes the universe fond of her. She’s so pure, and her words are a source of strength just like verses.

A real BALLER

I love her so much

Paige Should Uses Mamba Mentality Uses That As Motivation To Be The Best Version of Your Self To Be The Best Basketball Player That You Can Be Kobe Bryant Words That He Said

Paige, thank you so much for sharing your story. Such a raw piece. Hope you and UConn win another Natty. Good luck and HAVE FUN!!!

I'm gonna go cry now

Happy to see Paige healthy again and tearing the game up like she never left. Real ones know she’s been HER since Day 1!

Paige is amazing.

The only thing I was surprised at is Paige talking about her haters. What is there possibly to hate about Paige?

The queen of ucon

what game did she get hurt in