ESPN announced Friday that it will partner with Kobe Bryant and his Granity Studios for a new basketball show, “Detail,” which will premiere in March. Per the ESPN release:
In “Detail,” viewers will experience unparalleled game observations from Bryant as if he were one of the players featured in an ESPN game played the day before. As one of this generation’s leading basketball minds, Bryant will provide a perspective aimed at helping young athletes, players and coaches see the game in a different way.
“Detail” will run for 15 episodes and air during the second half of the NBA season, per the news release.
“Studying game film is how the best get better. It’s the university for a master’s degree in basketball.” said Bryant. “I learned how to study film from the best coaches of all time – Phil Jackson and Tex Winter. Detail provides an opportunity to teach that skill to the next generation on large platform with ESPN.”
Bryant, who recently had his two jersey numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers, has dipped his toes into various storytelling ventures since his retirement from the game of basketball two years ago. He has produced several “Musecage” videos that routinely air on ESPN every few months.
His most recent video production is “Dear Basketball,” based on the poem he wrote announcing his retirement. The short animated film has received buzz for an Oscar.
A series on Bryant breaking down the game is probably going to make basketball junkies foam at the mouth. Bryant is famous for his attention to detail and the way he studies the game. This could provide incredible insight from the mind of the Mamba.
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