St. Petersburg volleyball playerZenith “And the American team Matthew Anderson in an interview with named the five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant an example for themselves among athletes.
Anderson joined the Saint Petersburg club in September. From 2012 to 2019, the volleyball player played for Zenit Kazan.
– Did you have an idol among the athletes in your childhood?
‘I don’t think you know them, but they are several American football players. I thought they were great athletes. At that time, Michael Jordan also successfully played in the NBA.
Actually, I don’t idolize famous people. For me, the idol was more my family members – dad and uncle.
– Which of the athletes is an example for you now?
Probably Bryant. Rest in peace, Kobe. I am motivated by his approach to life. I listen to his stories about planning the day and am surprised. Sometimes I don’t understand what I want to cook for breakfast, and he could already be thinking about his schedule ten steps ahead, Anderson told .
Bryant died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash.
Source : MatchTV
