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Fans All Over The World Are Sharing Kobe Bryant’s Moving Oscar-Winning Animation ‘Dear Basketball’
The tragic news of the unexpected death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna shocked many people. The retired basketball star and his daughter were among nine people in a helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, California. Kobe, who was 41, was not only a 5-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend but also an Oscar winner. Today, in tribute to the late basketball star, fans all over the world are sharing the short animation that won Kobe the prestigious award. Scroll down below to watch it.
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Fans from all over the world are sharing late NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s short film ‘Dear Basketball’
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The tragic loss of the 41-year-old purple and gold legend this Sunday inspired many to revisit Kobe’s acclaimed short animation “Dear Basketball: The Legend of Kobe Bryant.” Back in 2017, the world-renowned basketball player collaborated with animator Glen Keane on the film, which ended up winning an Oscar in 2018 in the Best Animated Short category.
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The short film ‘Dear Basketball’ is based on a poem that Kobe himself wrote back in 2015. In the film, the late LA Lakers legend describes his love for the game – starting from his dreams as a kid to a career that spanned over 20 years.
The film won Kobe Bryant an Oscar in 2018
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“As basketball players, we’re really supposed to shut up and dribble – but I’m glad we get to do a little more than that,” Kobe said upon receiving his award.
The late basketball star was astonished over the win
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“What?? This is beyond the realm of imagination. It means so much that The Academy deemed ‘Dear Basketball’ worthy of contention,” Kobe then tweeted. “Thanks to the genius of Glen Keane & John Williams for taking my poem to this level. It’s an honor to be on this team.”
The retired NBA star and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash in California
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The NBA MVP was killed on Sunday when the helicopter he was flying in crashed and burst into flames in the hills above Calabasas. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board and died along with seven other passengers.
Needless to say, people are devastated over the tragic loss of the legend
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And are sharing tributes to the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar
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Bobert Robertson 4 years ago
I understand the significance of losing one of the greatest professional athletes of all time, and I am as shocked and saddened by this as everyone else. But, as a father of two, it's the loss of his 13 year old daughter that touches home for me. She had a very promising future, and it's a shame her life was cut so short. The other thing that is a shame is how little is being said about the other 7 people that were killed in this crash, and just how torn up their families and friends will be as a result of this tragedy. My thoughts are with all the families of those affected by this.
J Doe 4 years ago
Chris Rock style joke: don't wanna die in a helicopter crash?... Don't ride in a helicopter ! 😁
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Chelsea Damiago 4 years ago (edited)
It's like 2020 is testing us. A lot has already happened. War, earthquakes, bushfires, volcanic eruptions, viruses, and now... Kobe, his daughter, and the others who were with him on that helicopter. All of them gone too soon. Imagine what he felt when he knew that they're going to die and there's nothing they can do. Imagine what her wife felt when she heard the news. And what the family members felt, of the seven other people that died. It's just too painful. Praying for everyone. RIP.
QueenOlive 4 years ago
Such an amazing and touching film, especially after his death. Praying for everyone
Bobert Robertson 4 years ago
I understand the significance of losing one of the greatest professional athletes of all time, and I am as shocked and saddened by this as everyone else. But, as a father of two, it's the loss of his 13 year old daughter that touches home for me. She had a very promising future, and it's a shame her life was cut so short. The other thing that is a shame is how little is being said about the other 7 people that were killed in this crash, and just how torn up their families and friends will be as a result of this tragedy. My thoughts are with all the families of those affected by this.
J Doe 4 years ago
Chris Rock style joke: don't wanna die in a helicopter crash?... Don't ride in a helicopter ! 😁
Load More Replies... Chelsea Damiago 4 years ago (edited)
It's like 2020 is testing us. A lot has already happened. War, earthquakes, bushfires, volcanic eruptions, viruses, and now... Kobe, his daughter, and the others who were with him on that helicopter. All of them gone too soon. Imagine what he felt when he knew that they're going to die and there's nothing they can do. Imagine what her wife felt when she heard the news. And what the family members felt, of the seven other people that died. It's just too painful. Praying for everyone. RIP.
QueenOlive 4 years ago
Such an amazing and touching film, especially after his death. Praying for everyone
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