Showtime to Re-Air 'Kobe Bryant's Muse'

Showtime will re-air its sports special Kobe Bryant’s Muse Dec. 1, two days after the NBA star announced his decision to retire at the end of this season.

The special will air at midnight; it follows Bryant as he prepares for the 2015-16 in the aftermath of a shoulder injury that prematurely ended last year's campaign, according to Showtime.

The five-time NBA champion and 17-time NBA All-Star announced on Sunday that he would retire at the end of the current NBA season.

Kobe Byrant's Muse first aired this past February.

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