Conor McGregor and the late Kobe Bryant are two athletes who reached the pinnacle of their respective sports. While the Irishman dominated inside the octagon, the Lakers’ legend left his mark on the basketball court. Bryant was also quick to notice fellow greats. The basketball legend, in 2018, spoke highly of Conor McGregor. Moreover, Conor also recently reflected upon the same.

In his Instagram story, Conor McGregor shared a video of Kobe Bryant singing praises of the Irish fighter. In the video from 2018, Bryant said, “Conor’s an animal, bro. Conor’s an animal. I think his personality, I think his temperament, I think his style, on top of the genius nature in which he fights with, gives him an opportunity to really propel the league to another level. I love everything about Conor.”

However, it wasn’t just Bryant, who was in awe of McGregor. The Irishman shared similar feelings for the 5-time NBA champion. In a recent Instagram post, Conor McGregor wrote, “lawless living, flaws and all. All I keep saying to myself to continue to go so hard is from the late, great icon, the black mamba, Kobe Bryant!”

“Jobs not finished.” The Job ain’t f**king finished. Hey everybody! Your jobs not finished. 34 with 4.4 and still! And still I’m coming for more. Back to work! “Yunch is served!” *Yunch ~ lunch on yachts on Hermes cos I’m a proper horse on proper yachts on the proper 12 @properwhiskey 🐴🛥”

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It is heartwarming to see two legends hold each other in such high regard. While Conor McGregor and Kobe Bryant belong to two different sports, the athletes have something in common.

The common factor in Conor McGregor and Kobe Bryant’s success

While physical attributes are required to succeed in a sport, the right mindset is a key factor, too. Both McGregor and Bryant are two athletes who mastered this aspect of their respective sports.

In an interview, Conor McGregor once mentioned he is always trying to learn. The fighter spoke about taking something from everyone, regardless of their skill level. He added, “The day you stop trying to learn is the day you’re getting ready to lose.” He also detailed the importance of seeking all knowledge on a path to perfection.

This similar curiosity about learning could be seen in Kobe Bryant, too. In an interview, Kobe Bryant mentioned he asked a lot of questions to NBA legends such as Byron Scott and Magic Johnson, to name a few. Bryant was eager to learn from the experiences of these greats in order to improve his own game.

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Conor McGregor and Kobe Bryant are two athletes open to learning. Their curious mind and the desire to learn from anyone are what set them apart from their competition.

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