In August of 2019, Kobe Bryant invited some of the NBA’s top players and up and coming stars to an exclusive, private, 2-day workout at his Mamba Sports Academy facility. Closed to the media - no agents, phones, cameras, friends or social media were allowed on the premises. The restrictions made for an unbelievably open environment where players were free to ask questions, speak openly and be themselves. Over 2 days, Kobe and a staff of elite NBA coaches and trainers walked the players through strength training, on-court drills, cognitive exercises and a whiteboard strategy session with Kobe breaking down X’s and O’s. There were also some epic 5-on-5 full court games played.

It was an honor and privilege for us to be the only video crew allowed inside. It was as unreal as it sounds and a time that we will never forget.

Attendees included Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Tobias Harris, De’Aaron Fox, Isaiah Thomas, John Collins, Buddy Hield, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jordan Clarkson, Josh Hart and more.