How to watch the 2025 Kobe Bryant documentary and stream online for free

His initial name became a household icon for legendary basketball, and he is regarded as one of the best players of all time.

The book Kobe: The Making of a Legend tells the intimate tale of the invisible forces that fueled the late Kobe Bryant’s ascent to fame in sports and the changes he underwent personally.

CNN will debut the three-part series on Saturday, January 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, the show will still air on Saturdays at 9 p.m.

From Kobe’s early years in Italy to his rise to fame as an athlete, Kobe: The Making of a Legend tells his tale and offers a close-up look at his goals as a father and a storyteller after leaving the NBA.

In addition to revealing the conflicts and complications behind Kobe’s Black Mamba mentality, the series will include in-depth interviews with his former coaches, teammates, family members, and friends. The interviews will also show how he attacked his predecessors with passion and purpose, without fear or doubt, and without giving up.

HOW TO FREELY STREAM KOBE: THE CREATION OF A LEGEND ONLINE

If you don’t have cable or are cord-cutting, you can watch Kobe: The Making of a Legend online for free with a trial offer on the following streaming service:

• Direct TV Stream

  — five-day free trial.
  

CNN IS ON WHAT CHANNEL?

Watch Kobe: The Making of a Legend on CNN if you have cable.

With the help of these channel finders, you can determine which channel CNN is on: Spectrum/Charter, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, and Dish.

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Eric Johnson, executive producer for CNN Original Series, said, “We are honored to share the story of Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest and most competitive professional athletes of all time, five years after his passing.” Even though his illustrious playing career is well-known, this series delves at some of his lesser-known aspects. We are pleased to offer a more comprehensive and nuanced picture of Kobe and the complex path that molded his legacy.

NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and former Los Angeles Lakers head athletic trainer Gary Vitti are among the prominent basketball figures featured on the CNN Original Series.

Eric Johnson is the executive producer of Kobe: The Making of a Legend. CNN Studios’ executive producers are Amy Entelis and Katie Hinman.