Before the world lost Kobe Bryant, he was building the future of basketball through his Mamba Academy. Amalia Holguin, a University of Texas commit coming off a 61-point senior night, was one of the players he personally discovered and developed, starting at just nine years old. In this Sports Illustrated digital cover video feature, Amalia shares untold stories about being coached by Kobe, the Mamba mentality he instilled, and how he brought in stars like Kyrie Irving and top WNBA players to train with his team. Amalia also shares unforgettable moments like team bus rides where Kobe led Beyoncé singalongs. As the last player from Kobe’s Mambas, Holguin reflects on legacy, loss, and her journey toward college basketball and the WNBA while carrying forward everything she learned from one of the greatest to ever do it.