Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was granted quick acceptance into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to news reports. The official announcement is expected Saturday.
The Basketball Hall of Fame has a three-year waiting period from the end of a player’s career for induction consideration. Bryant died in a helicopter crash in January along with his daughter and seven others.
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Bryant will be joined by Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan as this year’s inductees. The report of his induction was broken by The Athletic.
Bryant played 20 seasons with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs and a regular season Mvp.
The Basketball Hall of Fame has a three-year waiting period from the end of a player’s career for induction consideration. Bryant died in a helicopter crash in January along with his daughter and seven others.
More from DeadlineTwo Los Angeles Lakers Players Positive For Covid-19, In Quarantine And AsymptomaticLakers, Clippers, Kings Team Up To Help Staples Center Workers Losing Wages Amid Coronavirus CancellationsLA County Sheriff Says He Ordered Deputies To Delete Graphic Photos Of Kobe Bryant Crash Site
Bryant will be joined by Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan as this year’s inductees. The report of his induction was broken by The Athletic.
Bryant played 20 seasons with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs and a regular season Mvp.
- 4/4/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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