It’s easy to say when the shots don’t fall, the confidence does. But for Kobe, the ability to remain optimistic is a vital component of the Mamba Mentality. When others doubted him, he believed in himself more, ultimately proving that he should never be doubted again. The Kobe A.D. 'Optimism' honors the element of the Mamba Mentality that inspires an unconditional self-belief and a positive outlook, no matter how big of a challenge, or how unlikely the odds.