The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

"Dear Basketball" Wins Awards

Kobe's animated short film, "Dear Basketball," won an Academy Award in 2018. It is narrated by Kobe, directed and animated by Glen Keane, and scored by John Williams. The film is based around Kobe's retirement letter to the Players' Tribune. It won an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated) and a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Post-Produced Graphic Design.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.