Kobe Bryant to Be
Honored at Oscars According to 'E! News,' the
Academy is planning to acknowledge
the late NBA legend on February 9. Bryant won an Oscar in 2018
for his autobiographical
short film, 'Dear Basketball.' At the time, he admitted that
the recognition almost meant
more than his sporting achievements. On Sunday, the Academy paid
its respects to Bryant with
a touching Instagram post. The Academy, via Instagram The Academy, via Instagram