The Paley Center mourns the passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Television, and all media, told the story of his athleticism, grace, and competitive fire on the basketball court. We salute Kobe’s incredible legacy with screenings that testify to his transcendent skill and heroic character.

On Display

Kobe Bryant’s uniform and sneakers from the Gold Medal-winning Team USA 2012 London Olympics; a Lakers jersey.

“Kobe was your childhood hero. He was your adult icon. For 20 years he was on posters in your bedroom, and on the television in your living room.”

Bill Plaschke, Columnist, LA Times

FREE Screenings

You can also watch the screenings below from the Paley Archive in the fourth floor Library.

Saturday, February 1
3:30 pm

Remembering Kobe Bryant
A tribute to the basketball icon, produced by the NBA. (2020; 4 min.)

Basketball: A Love Story: Episode 9
This excerpt from the docuseries features the segment, “Triangle: Kobe, Shaq and Phil.” Originally broadcast on ESPN. (2018; 24 min.)

2009 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic: Game 4
In this pivotal game in the series, Bryant scored 32 points to lead the Lakers to a win and on the path to another NBA Championship in Game 5. Originally broadcast on ABC. (2009; 120 min.)

Saturday, February 15
12:05 pm

Remembering Kobe Bryant
A tribute to the basketball icon, produced by the NBA. (2020; 4 min.)

Basketball: A Love Story: Episode 9
This excerpt from the docuseries features the segment, “Triangle: Kobe, Shaq and Phil.” Originally broadcast on ESPN. (2018; 24 min.)

2009 NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic: Game 4
In this pivotal game in the series, Bryant scored 32 points to lead the Lakers to a win and on the path to another NBA Championship in Game 5. Originally broadcast on ABC. (2009; 120 min.)

Saturday, February 15
3:00 pm

Kobe: The Interview - “The Art of Kobe”
Kobe Bryant sits down with Ahmad Rashad for NBATV to discuss his glorious career and the mental preparation needed to play basketball. (2015; 45 min.)

Italian Imports
In this short ESPN film, executive produced by Spike Lee and directed by Joie Jacoby, friends and basketball icons Kobe Bryant and WNBA champion Tamika Catchings talk about their unique childhoods, growing up together in Italy. (2015; 13 min.)

Excerpts from Kobe’s Olympic Career: 2008 Beijing Olympics & 2012 London Olympics
Kobe Bryant helped lead the United States to two Gold Medal (both over Spain) in 2008—where he scored 13 of his 20 points in fourth quarter to bring home the gold—and in 2012. This package is includes footage from both Gold Medal games. (2008 / 2012)

Basketball: A Love Story: Episode 9
This excerpt from the docuseries features the segment, “Triangle: Kobe, Shaq and Phil”. Originally broadcast on ESPN. (2018; 24 min.)

Remembering Kobe Bryant
A tribute to the basketball icon, produced by the NBA. (2020; 4 min.)