Kobe Bryant showed all of his elements of personality on an appearance Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ taking on a variety of subjects.

Video 1: the Lakers’ comeback win Wednesday over New Orleans, the team’s initial struggles and the heightened expectations

Video 2: Bryant’s competitiveness, Dennis Rodman’s recent visit to North Korea, Twitter and his new nickname, “Vino”

Video 3: Playing one-on-one with kids at his summer camp, growing up in Italy and when he will retire as a Laker

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