Kobe Bryant

Graham Bensinger sits down with five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers’ All-Star opens up about when he believes he will consider retirement. Bryant speaks extensively about how his dismissed 2003 sexual assault charges impacted him personally. The former Most Valuable Player also talks about his feud with Shaquille O’Neal, the early challenges of his relationship with former Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson and how his game has changed with age.

Kobe Bryant

EPISODES

Kobe Bryant: Helping the homeless

Kobe Bryant shares why he formed his foundation and how he is helping the homeless of L.A.; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: I never heard of Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant on growing up in Italy, why he never heard of Michael Jordan and learning Magic Johnson contracted HIV; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: Dunking on my mom

Kobe Bryant discusses growing up the son of an NBA player and getting his competitive nature from his mom; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: What it took to be great

Kobe Bryant shares his sacrifices and dedication to the game and how aging has affected his workouts; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: I help design my shoes

Kobe Bryant discusses how small changes to his shoes impact his game and input he has in creating his shoes; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: I sent Phil Jackson to therapy

Kobe Bryant shares his struggles with Coach Phil Jackson and how they got past their differences; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: Shaq had to go

Kobe Bryant on the breakdown in his relationship with Shaquille O’Neal; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: Grandma inspired me to 81-point game

Kobe Bryant tells Graham Bensinger about scoring 63 points at 8 years old and scoring 81 points in an NBA game; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: The best advice Michael Jordan gave me

Kobe Bryant tells Graham Bensinger about playing against Michael Jordan and the best advice Jordan gave him; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant: Criminal charges changed me

Kobe Bryant opens up to Graham Bensinger about the personal effects of his dismissed 2003 sexual assault charges; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant’s home

Kobe Bryant discusses getting his first home as a teenager and why he lives away from Hollywood; taped in 2012

Kobe Bryant on retirement: I’ll do absolutely nothing

Kobe Bryant answers viewer questions about what inspires him and how young kids can improve in basketball; taped in 2012