Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Hall of Fame at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall event. An incredible moment from Vanessa Bryant who just delivered an emotional speech as her husband Kobe supported by Michael Jordan and her daughter Natalia.
“Congratulations baby, all of your hard work and dedication paid off. You did it, you are in the Hall of Fame now.” – Vanessa Bryant #20HoopClass
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) May 15, 2021
Bryant was selected as part of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2020 alongside Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, as well as WNBA star Tamika Catchings, coaches Kim Mulkey, Rudy Tomjanovich, Barbara Stevens and Eddie Sutton.
The annual event was originally slated to take place in August 2020, but was delayed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“Congratulations baby. All of your hard work and sacrifice has paid off. You once told me, if you are going to bet on someone, bet on yourself. I’m glad you bet on yourself, you overachiever.” Vanessa said.
MJ didn’t speak but his presence on stage was powerful and clearly very meaningful. Vanessa told Jordan … “Kobe admired you. This means so much to us.”
Of course, Kobe famously idolized MJ growing up and they later became great rivals on the court and even better friends off of it.
So, when Kobe passed away back in January 2020, Vanessa knew the obvious choice to present her husband into the HOF would be His Airness.
Vanessa ended her speech with the following message . “You did it. You’re in the Hall of Fame now. You are a true champ. You’re not just an MVP. You’re an all-time great. I’m so proud of you. I love you forever and always. Kobe. Bean. Bryant.”
