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Heart of a Champion
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Reference: DARDEN-OB-1288-E
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Number of pages: 9
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Publication Date: May 17, 2019
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Source: Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Type of Document: Case
Description
Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan are widely regarded as two of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. Both led their teams to championships; and both were named MVP and All-Star multiple times. But Bryant; the "Black Mamba;" and Duncan; the "Big Fundamental;" had very different styles of play and ways of interacting with their teammates; coaches; and fans. This case offers an overview of these two champions' careers and brings up questions about leadership and how we measure effectiveness.