Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Kobe Bryant Draft Movie in Development at Warner Bros.
A movie is being made about Kobe Bryant's entry into the NBA through the 1996 draft, focusing on the choices made.
The film, titled 'With the 8th Pick', will tell the story from the perspective of the New Jersey Nets, who almost drafted Bryant.
The screenplay is written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen.
The movie aims to capture the start of Bryant's career, rather than his later life.
Producers include Tim and Trevor White, known for their work on 'King Richard'.
The film will explore the pivotal decisions that could have altered Bryant's career.
A movie titled 'With the 8th Pick' is in production by Warner Bros.
The film will explore the events leading up to Kobe Bryant's 1996 NBA Draft debut.
The screenplay is written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen.
The movie will focus on the perspective of Bryant being drafted by the New Jersey Nets, who had the eighth pick.
Producers include Tim and Trevor White, known for their work on 'King Richard'.
- Who
- The screenplay is written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen, with producers including Tim and Trevor White.
- What
- A film about Kobe Bryant's 1996 NBA draft is in development.
- When
- Details were recently announced.
- Where
- The film is being produced by Warner Bros.
- Why
- To dramatize the behind-the-scenes events surrounding Kobe Bryant's draft and its impact.
- Movie Title
- With the 8th Pick
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Screenwriters
- Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen
- Focus
- Kobe Bryant's 1996 NBA Draft
- Perspective
- Potential Bryant selection by the New Jersey Nets
- Producers
- Tim and Trevor White, Ryan Stowell, Gotham Chopra
