‘This is not supposed to happen.
I’m supposed to play basketball, not write something that wins an Oscar.’
This is not supposed to happen, a grinning Bryant, 39, toldJimmy Kimmelof his statuette.
Im supposed to play basketball, not write something that wins an Oscar.
At 24 years old, Bryant was accused of sexual assault by a 19-year-old hotel employee in Colorado.
He wasarrested on felony chargesat the time, butthe case was droppedwhen the accuser was unwilling to testify.
The woman then filed a civil suit against Bryant that wassettled out of court.
I think for us going forward, how do I carry this night beyond this night?
Now theres a greater sense of responsibility.
How do I provide more opportunities for even more diverse and new voices to be heard in this industry?
In the animation business, theres a serious lack of diversity.
Watch Bryant onJimmy Kimmel Livein the video above.
