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Considered one of the greatest players of all time, his mononymous name became a household symbol for legendary basketball. “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” chronicles the private story of the unseen forces that propelled his ascension and the personal transformations he confronted along the way.
The three-part series premieres Saturday, January 25th at 9pm ET/PT. The series will air on Saturdays at 9pm.
“Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom 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.
The CNN Original Series features notable basketball names including NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes and former head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers Gary Vitti.
“Kobe: The Making of a Legend” is executive produced by Eric Johnson. Amy Entelis and Katie Hinman are executive producers for CNN Studios.
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