UNCASVILLE, Conn. —
Kobe Bryant has officially been enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, capping a 20-year career filled with five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, 15 All-NBA teams and 12 All-Defensive teams.
His wife, Vanessa, spoke on his behalf, closing the enshrinement ceremony.
Vanessa Bryant and his oldest daughter, Natalia, accepted Bryant’s Hall of Fame jacket and ring on Friday night, with Vanessa putting the jacket on Natalia.
San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics big man Kevin Garnett, and WNBA legend Tamika Catchings were among those also inducted on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort.