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Season 1 – Kobe: The Making of a Legend

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"Kobe: The Making of a Legend" traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic stardom and provides an intimate look at his post-NBA aspirations as a storyteller and as a father. Featuring personal interviews with Kobe's former coaches, teammates and family friends, this illuminating series reveals the conflicts and the complications behind the man with the Black Mamba mentality.

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Sat Jan 25 Part 1 Growing up in Italy, Kobe Bryant develops a passion for basketball under his father's influence; at 18, he moves to Los Angeles to join the Lakers, where he marries Vanessa Laine, straining family relationships. Details Episode 2 Airs Sat Feb 1 Part 2 In 2003, Kobe's world is rocked by an allegation of sexual assault against a 19-year old hotel employee, drawing intense media scrutiny; in the aftermath, he channels his emotions into the Black Mamba alter ego. Details Episode 3 Airs Sat Feb 8 Part 3 As the end of his basketball career looms, Kobe shifts focus to storytelling, mentoring and fatherhood; in 2020, the world is stunned by a tragic helicopter crash, which claims the lives of Kobe and his daughter, Gianna. Details

Season Info

Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 25, 2025