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