Overview
- The Lakers released a 70-second short film on their channels that serves as a fast-paced tribute to the team and its worldwide fan base.
- Cameos include LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Magic Johnson, Shohei Ohtani, actress Brenda Song and designer Jeff Hamilton.
- Notable moments feature Dončić shouting "Kobe!" while sinking a towel shot, a clip of Kobe Bryant's game-winner, LeBron James' "It's our ball, ain't it?" and Magic Johnson saying, "It's Showtime, baby!"
- In a team-released statement, Natalia Bryant said the collaboration aimed to portray the Lakers' impact beyond Los Angeles and to rekindle fans' sense of pride.
- Bryant, a recent USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate, acknowledged the opportunity on Instagram as an honor, with the film arriving ahead of the Lakers' Oct. 21 season opener.