Today, the world of sport mourns the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who died yesterday at the age of 41, in a helicopter crash along with his 13 year old daughter and eight others.
Not only was he a genius on court, but he was also a genius off court. After his retirement from basketball in 2016, Kobe wrote, produced and narrated a short animation film ‘Dear Basketball’, which was directed by Disney director Glen Keane.
This film went on to win the 2018 Oscars for the Best Short Film (Animated), and it is not a surprise, because if you watch a few minutes of this film, you will know that this film reflects the passion and love that Kobe Bryant had for the sport. It is a beautiful film with great animation, supported by the music of John Williams.
The narration by Kobe is powerful, personal and poignant. With him gone, this film will feel even more special now than ever before.
