Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' Wins Best Animated Short at 2018 Oscars | THR News

Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' Wins Best Animated Short at 2018 Oscars | THR News

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Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for his short film 'Dear Basketball', based on his NBA retirement letter. His acceptance speech included a dig at Fox News' Laura Ingraham. The win sparked mixed reactions, with some congratulating him and others criticizing due to past sexual assault allegations amid the Me Too movement. Social media was divided, with notable figures expressing disapproval.

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What was the basis for Kobe Bryant's short film 'Dear Basketball'?

His retirement letter from the NBA

His childhood dreams

His relationship with his coach

His first NBA championship

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What was the context of Kobe Bryant's comment about 'shut up and dribble'?

A dig at a Fox News personality

A quote from his coach

A response to a sports commentator

A line from his Oscar speech

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How many NBA championships did Kobe Bryant win during his career?

Three

Four

Six

Five

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What was a major reason for the controversy surrounding Bryant's Oscar win?

His past legal issues

His comments on social media

His recent retirement

His rivalry with another player

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What was a common theme in the social media reactions to Bryant's Oscar win?

Celebration of his achievements

Criticism due to past allegations

Support for his future projects

Indifference to the award