Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” poem is being turned into a short animated film with the help of his own production company and Sports Illustrated.
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Kobe Studios, Sports Illustrated and Believe Entertainment Group have announced their partnership on a multi-platform video project based on Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” poem, which he used to announce his retirement from the NBA this year.
“Dear Basketball is the perfect tribute to something I’ve loved for so long,” Bryant in a statement. “Working with Sports Illustrated on this special project is an amazing opportunity to hopefully inspire fans all over the world.”
The film, which will debut in the fall, will be narrated by Kobe himself while Glenn Keane, who has animated movies such as Tangled and The Little Mermaid, will animate the film.
