Kobe Bryant is now an Oscar nominee

And now, he can add Oscar nominee to his list of achievements.

What makes a John Williams piece timeless?

How is he using each instrument?

How is he building momentum?

As a basketball player, what I found myself doing a lot was essentially conducting a game, right?

(Williams told Bryant hed never seen a basketball game in his life.

High school, college, professional, or television, he said.

When Bryant began producing theDear Basketballshort, Williams was the only person he wanted to score it.

I dont want it to be poppy, I dont want it to be hip-hoppy.

I want timeless, classical music.

This is beyond the realm of imagination, Bryant tweeted Tuesday morning upon learning of his nomination.

Thanks to the genius of@GlenKeanePrd& John Williams for taking my poem to this level.

Its an honor to be on this team.

Watch the full short filmhere.