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Bryant added to his trophy collection Monday AEDT by winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in Los Angeles.
Bryant starred in a six-minute film titled "Dear Basketball," an animated version of the letter Bryant wrote to The Players Tribune to announce his retirement from the NBA in 2015.
The #Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to “Dear Basketball.” https://t.co/lJd891ISOk #Oscars pic.twitter.com/spkjUkFupu
— ABC News (@ABC) March 5, 2018
In his short acceptance speech, Bryant took a shot at Fox News pundit Laura Ingraham, mentioning her “shut up and dribble” remarks about LeBron James.
“As basketball players, we’re really supposed to shut up and dribble, but I’m glad we’re doing a bit more than that," Bryant said. "Thank you, Academy, for this amazing honor.”
"Dear Basketball" was put together by director and illustrator Glen Keane as an animated version of the letter Bryant wrote to announce his retirement.
"Garden Party", "Lou", "Negative Space" and "Revolting Rhymes" were also nominated for Best Animated Short Film.