ChinaNews.net client, April 5th, early in the morning on the 5th of Beijing time, the Nai-Smith Basketball Hall of Fame officially announced the list of nine people selected in 2020, led by Kobe, Duncan and Garnett.

In the 1995 NBA Draft, Garnett was selected by the Timberwolves in the fifth round of the first round, and gradually grew into the best player in team history. In his 21-year career, Garnett won a championship and a regular season MVP, and was selected to the All-Star 15 times.

In the 1996 draft, Kobe Bryant was selected in the 13th round of the first round, and his brilliant career began. In the 20 years he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe won the NBA championship five times, and combined the regular season MVP and the finals MVP in a total of 18 times selected for the All-Star.

In the 1997 draft, Duncan joined the Spurs as the No. 1 pick. In his 19-year Spurs career, Duncan won 5 championships, 3 finals MVPs, 2 regular season MVPs, and 15 All-Star selections. He and Garnett are regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in history.

Data Map: Kobe's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys are retired at the same time

In addition to Kobe, Duncan and Garnett, this year's selection also included WNBA star Tamika Kachins, coach Eddie Sutton, Kim Murki, Rudy Tomjanovich and Barbara La Stevens, and former FIBA ​​Secretary General Patrick Bowman.

After being elected to the Hall of Fame, Duncan confessed that he never expected this day.

Data Map: Duncan at the jersey retirement ceremony

Duncan said, "This is the end of a player's career. This is an incredible journey. I enjoy it very much. I never imagined that I could go to this point to play and enjoy the game. I love my job. Now with It ’s an amazing achievement for these people to enter the Hall of Fame together. "

As the first star in the history of the Spurs, when Duncan retired, the Spurs held a retirement ceremony for him with the No. 21 jersey. Duncan is currently serving as an assistant to the Spurs, assisting mentor Popovich.

Data Map: The Celtics have officially announced that they will retire Garnett's No. 5 jersey next season

Kevin Garnett also said that being in the Hall of Fame meant everything to him. "You have put in a lot of time, worked hard on your skills, stayed awake, endured painful competitions, endured the pain of failure, experienced adversity, learned progress ... The ultimate purpose of everything you do is to come here (inducted into the Hall of Fame) . "

Not only is Garnett the greatest star in the Timberwolves history, the Celtics have also officially announced that he will retire his No. 5 jersey next season.

In addition to Kobe, Duncan and Garnett, this year's selection also included WNBA star Tamika Kachins, coach Eddie Sutton, Kim Murki, Rudy Tomjanovich and Barbara La Stevens, and former FIBA ​​Secretary General Patrick Bowman. (Finish)