Kobe Bryant used to meditate for at least 15 minutes every day. I tried it for a week

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.A little over a week ago, I came across a fascinating detail about Kobe Bryant’s daily routine: Every morning, he would sit alone in silence for at least 15 minutes and let his thoughts wash over him. Before games at night, he would do it again — this time visualizing obstacles and mentally rehearsing how he would respond.Advertisement