Published 11:04 IST, May 5th 2020

Kobe Bryant documentary 'definitely going to happen' after The Last Dance: Magic Johnson

During his interview with the Entertainment Weekly, Magic Johnson stated that the Kobe Bryant documentary was 'definitely' happening and could be out soon.

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As a result of Michael Jordan's documentary Last Dance being released, NBA fans have been asking about a Kobe Bryant documentary. While recently talking to Entertainment Weekly, Magic Johnson confirmed that a documentary about late Los Angeles Lakers legend is 'going to happen'. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven ors lost ir lives during a helicopter crash in January. 

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Magic Johnson confirms a Kobe Bryant documentary will soon be released 

During interview, Magic Johnson stated that Kobe Bryant documentary was 'definitely' happening. He ded that Bryant was 'smart eugh' to have a camera follow him, which documented his every move. As per Johnson, fans will see many behind--scenes clips on Bryant as he has probably let everyone 'into his world with his family'. 

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It was also revealed that a Magic Johnson documentary will also being me. He stated that first, everyone got Michael Jordan's Last Dance and w y will get Kobe Bryant's documentary. He ded that w 'Magic Mac' will come out next after Bryant's and he wanted to be first one to anunce it. 

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Kobe Bryant documentary: Bryant was having his last season filmed

A few days after Last Dance was released, reports stated that NBA Entertainment was given 'unparalleled access' to film in locker rooms, training facilities and team's charter plane during Bryant's last year with Lakers. As per reports, he has six camera crews following him and all of m were present during his 60-point closing game in 2016. While talking to ESPN, former Lakers public relations vice-president John Black stated that crew h probably received more access than anyone else.

y were allowed to do anything that league would allow and were at times even allowed more. As per ESPN, content is currently being edited and would take years to release. Reports suggest that those plans are 'unlikely' to have changed after Bryant's untimely death. Kobe Bryant h also reportedly evaluated foot before his death.

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Towards end, Bryant wanted his own crew to film him. 

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11:04 IST, May 5th 2020