Trace the story of one of the greatest players of all time, from his childhood in Italy to athletic superstardom. "Kobe: The Making of a Legend" three-part series premieres Saturday at 9p ET/PT on CNN. | CNN Original Series

In 1996, at 17 years old, Kobe Bryant announced that he would go directly from high school to the NBA. "Kobe: The Making of a Legend," premiering Saturday at 9p ET/PT on CNN, traces his story from his childhood in Italy to athletic superstardom. | CNN

Once he had adopted the “Black Mamba” persona, Kobe Bryant reached new heights on the basketball court — including an 81-point game. Episode 2 of “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” airs Saturday at 9p ET/PT on CNN. | CNN Original Series