‘The Black Mamba’ Documentary Series On Kobe Bryant – What We Know So Far

Published 05/30/2022, 2:00 PM EDT

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This August, Netflix is releasing a series based on the life of American Basketball star Kobe Bryant better known by his nickname “Black Mamba”. The hapless death of this successful player in a helicopter crash left a vent in fans’ hearts. Moreover, the accident took Bryant’s little daughter Gianna and seven others with him two years ago in California. Kobe Bryant was a lead player for the Los Angeles Lakers and ranked as one of the most remarkable basketball players in history. Let’s get to the bottom of what this Netflix series is going to serve in the memory of this legendary NBA player. 

A tribute to the lifetime contribution of Black Mamba by Netflix and ESPN

The story of Mamba is coming up as the second season of The Last Dance series. The series will depict 20 golden years of Bryant’s career. The Last Dance‘s first season, released in 2020, outlined the life of former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan.

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The tragic ending of Kobe Bryant’s life will take a forever place in the hearts of his fans with this series. 

Basketball was always a very natural game for Bryant as it flowed in their bloodline. Kobe’s father Joe Bryant is also a former basketball player and coach. Bryant gained all the knowledge of basketball in childhood as he learned European basics with his family in Italy. 

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After two decades of achievement, Black Mamba won millions of hearts

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Black Mamba’s 20 years of hard work and dedication are surely going to pay off through the upcoming series. We will see the glorious years of his career when he won several titles and awards for his sportsmanship in the documentary. Bryant consistently devoted two decades to the Los Angeles Lakers and became the world’s first player to play 20 seasons for the same team. 

Bryant left behind a legacy as his career has inspired many lives. He won back-to-back gold medals in whatever tournaments he participated in, beginning with the FIBA American Championships of 2007. Furthermore, a few months before his death, Bryant was appointed as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

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All these celebrated moments of Bryant’s career will be presented in The Last Dance season 2, including his personal life and his deep bond with his family. Until then, put on your Netflix notification, so you might not miss this legendary NBA player’s story.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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