Warner has acquired a spec script based on the true story of NBA legend Kobe Bryant joining the Los Angeles Lakers.

The project comes from screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen.

Rumors of the project had piqued the interest of multiple studios and streamers. Warner preempted an auction and took the script, tentatively titled “With the 8th Pick?”off the table early.

Warner had no comment when asked about the project.

Bryant played 20 seasons with the Lakers, winning five championships including a three-peat in the early aughts alongside Shaquille O’Neal and coach Phil Jackson. He was an 18-time All-Star and was named the league’s MVP for the 2007-2008 season. He retired from professional basketball in 2016 at the age of 37.

In January 2020, Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Orange County, Calif. along with eight other passengers, including his daughter Gianna.