CNN has announced a new original three-part series, Kobe: The Making of a Legend, set to premiere on January 25, 2024. The series will explore the life and journey of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, offering an in-depth look at the personal challenges and triumphs that shaped his career. Starting with his childhood in Italy and continuing through his legendary high school years and 20-season career with the Lakers, it will highlight lesser-known aspects of his life, beyond his basketball achievements.
The series will feature interviews with notable figures such as Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady and Sheryl Swoopes, New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, and former Lakers trainer Gary Vitti. It aims to provide a nuanced portrait of Bryant’s personal transformations, examining the complex forces that propelled him to greatness
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