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

Kobe Bryant scored an unbelievable 60 points in his final NBA game with the Los Angeles Lakers, a fitting tribute to his extraordinary playing career. Episode 3 of “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” airs Saturday at 9p ET/PT on CNN. | CNN Original Series

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