Kobe Bryant produces mini-movie highlighting Giannis Antetokounmpo and tweets praise to Arike Ogunbowale

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant had some kind things to say about two big time performers Friday with Wisconsin ties – Giannis Antetokounmpo and Arike Ogunbowale.

Bryant's "Musecage Basketball Network" gave the Milwaukee Bucks star some superhero treatment in what amounts to a miniature, animated movie praising Antetokounmpo's gifts as a "Demigod."

Bryant narrated the 3-minute, 37-second piece that appeared on ESPN's social media feeds Friday. It's part hype video and part analysis with a cinematic slant.

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"He began to command double teams in the post," Bryant said of Antetokounmpo's evolution."He became a defensive force, a great passer, a great rebounder and a player that can now knock down the 'J.' But Giannis wasn't satisfied. He believed he could do more with the gifts he was given."

The video also refers to the BMO Harris Bradley Center as "The Parthenon" which is, well, kind to say.

He also offered a complimentary Twitter exchange with Ogunbowale, the Divine Savior Holy Angels product who hit a game-winning shot to stun undefeated Connecticut in the Final Four on Friday night and send Notre Dame to the national championship game.

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Bryant and his wife were in attendance at the game in Columbus, Ohio. Ogunbowale, whose Fighting Irish will play for a national title Sunday, said she adopted "Mamba Mentality" – a nod to Bryant – in hitting the big shot.

Bryant has begun making forays into the cinematic realm, including a series of works in conjunction with ESPN. His video "Musecage," airing in March 2017, combines the sensibilities of children's television with an examination of his own career. His network also produced a video highlighting Boston's Kyrie Irving.

In early March, Bryant received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short, "Dear Basketball," based on a poem he wrote announcing his retirement.