Kobe Bryant has announced he will publish a book titled The Mamba Mentality: How I Play.

Bryant's book will be released on October 23, 2018 and include introductions by Pau Gasol and Phil Jackson.

Bryant retired following the 15-16 season.

"The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" book comes out October 23, 2018! Learn how I approached the process and the craft, accompanied by 20 yrs of photos from the incomparable @ADBPhotoInc. Intros by @paugasol & @PhilJackson11 https://t.co/Na41sWLmtp pic.twitter.com/POFZnOwZPm

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 29, 2018