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One of the Kobe Bryant’s last wills will be fulfilled on the day you enter Basketball Hall of Fame, as Michael Jordan will be the one to raise it With a speech that is expected to be very emotional, like the one he gave at the mass funeral held for the Lakers legend at the Staples Center in February 2020.
Kobe asked to be inducted into the Hall of Fame by Jordan
As we all know, January 26, 2020 died in a helicopter crash known as Mamba Neagra, who in 2016 ended his career and at that time made his wish public Michael Jordan or Phil Jackson will give the speech before their arrival at the NBA Immortals Precinct.
“Kobe was like a little brother to me,” Jordan said after the devastating news of Bryant’s death, with whom he had a rivalry on the field due to the desires of the Lakers player to overcome him, but always with an unbreakable personal connection.
Considered the most talented and brightest generation in history, The 2020 class has, in addition to Kobe, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett as maximum exponents, which will be induced by two other legends such as David Robinson and Isiah Thomas.
When is the Hall of Fame ceremony?
The opening ceremony of the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts will continue May 15.
Class 2020 Hall of Fame NBA
- Kobe Bryant
- Tim Duncan
- Kevin Garnett
- Eddie Sutton
- Rudy Tomjanovich
- Tamika Catchings
- Kim Mulkey
- Barbara Stevens
- Patrick Baumann