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Nick Van Exel highlights Kobe Bryant's superior work ethic over peers

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Nick Van Exel highlights Kobe Bryant's superior work ethic over peers
Summary

Nick Van Exel praised Kobe Bryant's work ethic, stating he outworked Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili. Van Exel emphasized that Bryant's commitment to excellence and obsessive attention to detail set him apart from his peers. He noted that even early in Bryant's career, his approach to improvement was different and driven by a pursuit of mastery. Van Exel's comments come as part of a larger retrospective on the work habits of top players in basketball history.

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  • •Nick Van Exel speaks on Kobe Bryant's work ethic.
  • •He claims Bryant surpassed Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili.
  • •Van Exel acknowledges Bryant's obsessive attention to detail.
  • •Comments reflect on Bryant's early commitment to improvement.
  • •These insights add to the narrative of legendary NBA players.
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  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Van Exel says Kobe Bryant outworked Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili: 'It wasn’t even close'
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Nick Van Exel says Kobe Bryant outworked Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili: 'It wasn’t even close'

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