“King Kobe Had to Come in…”: Emotional Kobe Bryant Fans Left in Nostalgia as Netflix Releases the 2008 Olympics ‘Redeem Team’ Trailer

Joining the NBA straight from high school, Kobe Bryant is one of the most celebrated basketball players in the world. However, reaching the winning glory was never easy for Bryant. In what were the tough years for the U.S Men’s Basketball team, which included the late Kobe, the team lost consecutive 2002 FIBA World Cup and the 2004 Olympics.

Despite having basketball giants like Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Allen Iverson, and others, the team saw defeat at the hands of Manu Ginóbili-led Argentina. The journey that starts then is called the “greatest comebacks in sports history.”

Kobe Bryant fans are excited 

But as it is said, ‘with hardships comes glory’, the famous “Redeem Team” was created to break free from the losing streak. It eventually went on to register one of basketball’s most significant wins. The story of which is now ready for sharing.

The creators of “The Last Dance” are ready with their next special series. In a unique documentary series, the fans will get a sneak peek into their favorite “Redeem Team.” Announcing the news, Netflix wrote:

Led by the famous Kobe, the series will capture the untold story of the U.S team following their 2004 Olympics defeat. Ever since the announcement, the excitement has been on a different level. Unable to hold the excitement, one of the fans wrote, “I cannot wait to watch this.”

Way before the Avengers was even cool, the best of the best U.S basketball players were assembled to avenge the infamous loss. Like Nick Fury, “Coach K knew what needed to be done,”

When the world was questioning the NBA team’s capability to perform, the players were desperately preparing to prove them wrong; in what became one of the best gaming come back, the “Redeem Team” created history.

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For people who were too young at the time to understand the magnanimity of the game, the Netflix show is a blessing in disguise. Seeing how “Kobe won the game for USA” would be priceless.

For The Mamba, the game was undeniably significant. He was desperately trying to break the perception that he, too, could win the match without Shaquille O’Neal.

The show will be a treat to all Kobe fans

For the unversed, Shaq shifted to Miami Heat due to his rift with Kobe. Thus, for Kobe, winning the game was important. To make the team win, his fans rightly say, “King Kobe had to come in and get it done.” 

Standing true to the expectation of his fans, Kobe did not disappoint. Getting to relive the moments for the fans and hearing the Kobe stories again “will be amazing.”

The documentary is expected to look into the 2006 FIBA World Cup Championship. The results of which forced the U.S. basketball team to rethink its strategy for the 2008 Olympics.

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Kobe never settled for mediocrity. He was the only player who ensured everyone lived up to the expectations. The Kobe fans will probably get a treat as the documentary is all set to release.