Kobe: The Making of a Legend
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Kobe: The Making of a Legend

Season 1
Tracing Kobe Bryant’s journey from his childhood in Italy to NBA stardom and later, his roles as a storyteller and father. This series explores his rise, controversies and evolution; capturing the duality of his alter ego, the Black Mamba.
IMDb 6.620253 episodesTV-14
DocumentaryUnscripted
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Part 1

    January 25, 2025
    43min
    13+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Part 2

    February 1, 2025
    43min
    16+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Part 3

    February 8, 2025
    42min
    TV-MA
    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.
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