It was distributed online through go90 . The animation , which carries the same name as Kobe 's retirement letter , was made in partnership with Granity Studios and Believe Entertainment Group . The short film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards , marking the first time an NBA player has won this award , as well as the first Oscar win for Keane , a veteran Disney animator
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
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