He’s considered to be one of the greatest players of all time and his first name became a household symbol for legendary basketball.
“Kobe: The Making of a Legend,” chronicles the private story of the unseen forces that propelled the late Kobe Bryant’s rise in the world of sports and the personal transformations he confronted along the way.
The three-part series premieres Saturday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. And the series will continue to air on Saturdays at 9 p.m.
“Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces Kobe’s story 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.
The series will feature personal interviews with Kobe’s former coaches, teammates and family members and friends, and the series will reveal the conflicts and the complications behind the man with the Black Mamba mentality — attacking what came before him with passion and purpose, without fear and doubt and without quitting.
HOW TO STREAM ‘KOBE: THE MAKING OF A LEGEND’ ONLINE FOR FREE
If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can watch “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” online on the following streaming platform, and get it for free via a trial offer:
- Direct TV Stream -- five-day free trial.
WHAT CHANNEL IS CNN ON?
If you are watching on cable, catch “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” on CNN.
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“Five years after his passing, we are honored to share the story of Kobe Bryant — one of the greatest and most competitive professional athletes of all time,” said Eric Johnson, executive producer for CNN Original Series. “While his legendary career on the court is widely celebrated, this series explores some of the lesser-known dimensions of his life. We’re proud to present a deeper, more nuanced portrait of Kobe and the complicated journey that shaped his legacy.”
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.