By Monica Miller | April 5, 2020
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement: “Kobe was always one to downplay his professional accomplishments — MVPs, NBA championships, gold medals, Oscars, and on and on and on. But all of us can trust that this Basketball Hall of Fame honor is one Kobe would, and will, deeply appreciate. The highest of congratulations to you, dear friend. This one is so well deserved — for all the hard work, sweat and toil. Now, a part of you will live in the Hall with the rest of the all-time greats, where your legend and spirit will continue to grow forever.”
While Kobe will not be there for the indictment, Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, and his daughter Natalia will speak for him.
