Spike and Kobe Team Up

On April 13, 2008 the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers played an important regular-season game at the Staples Center and Spike Lee was there with 30 cameras and multiple microphones to capture every move that Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant made before, after, and during the game. This unprecedented access allows basketball fans to get a feel for the game in a way they never have before unless they've shelled out thousands of dollars for courtside seats. Bryant supplies the voiceover for Kobe Doin' Work (with occasional comments from Lee), and his love for the game is obvious. For Kobe, it's all about "communication and execution" and it becomes apparent from the start of the game that he is the team's on-court coach (with all due respect for Phil Jackson). The cinematography is extremely impressive and it is fascinating to look at the current game of basketball through the eyes of one of the greatest players to ever lace 'em in the NBA. ESPN is airing Kobe Doin' Work without commercial interruption this Saturday, May 16, at 7pm. Make sure to set your DVRs now. This is must-see viewing for all hardcore ballers.