Original title: Kobe is inducted into the Hall of Fame, everything is like life after retirement

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today officially announced the list of nine people selected for 2020, led by Kobe, Duncan and Garnett.

In addition to three people, WNBA star Tamika Kachins, coach Eddie Sutton, Kim Murki, Rudy Tomjanovich, Barbara Stevens , And former FIBA ​​Secretary General Patrick Bauman. In the words of legendary superstar "Magic" Johnson, "The 2020 Hall of Fame is the greatest in history."

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. "

Garnett also said that being in the Hall of Fame meant everything to him.

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

"You have put in a lot of time, worked hard on your skills, endured painful competitions, endured the pain of failure, experienced adversity, and learned to progress ... The ultimate purpose of everything you do is to be here (inducted into the Hall of Fame). "

When the same generation of Duncan and Garnett appeared in front of the camera, the fans' thoughts of Kobe would inevitably deepen. In this situation, the phrase "one less dogwood is inserted all over."

Data Map: Kobe

In the first year of candidacy, Bryant quickly entered the Hall of Fame, which once again proved his huge appeal in the basketball field.

In the 1996 NBA draft, Bryant was selected in the first round with the 13th pick, and his brilliant career was also started. In the 20 years he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe won five NBA championships and combined the regular season MVP and the finals MVP. He has been selected as an All-Star for 18 times, making him one of the iconic NBA stars.

Data map: Fans mourn the photo of Liu Zhongguan, a reporter from Kobe China News Agency

But it is sighing that on January 26 local time, Kobe's helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. All nine people on board, including Kobe and his second daughter Jaina, were killed.

"I can no longer see you with thin scum, wearing a straight suit and shiny leather shoes, and walked to the podium", "If one day you forget to work hard, I will take Kobe Bryant's story Tell you "... After learning that Kobe was selected for the 2020 Hall of Fame, fans have left messages to express their nostalgia for idols.

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Kobe's wife, Vanessa, said in a video that this was not only the pinnacle of Kobe's career, but the whole family also got some comfort from it. Also present with their daughter Natalia.

Vanessa said: "This is an incredible honor. We are all proud of him. I hope he can celebrate this moment with us here. This is the pinnacle of his career, every achievement he has made, Let him get here step by step. We are really proud, and when we learned that he was in the Hall of Fame, it did bring us some comfort. "

Data Map: Vanessa at the Kobe Memorial Service

For Bryant's selection to the Hall of Fame, the Lakers star "Magic" Johnson also updated social media for the first time. He said: "Another Lakers player was included in the history of the Hall of Fame, congratulations to the entire Bryant family."

Lakers owner Jenny Bass also said in a statement, "Kobe's meaning for the Lakers can't be described in words. He is not only a winner and a champion, but also dedicate all his own to basketball. Kobe is strongly aggressive His heart, training attitude and motivation are unparalleled. These qualities have allowed him to help the team win 5 championships. "

Figure: Kobe's two jerseys retired at the same time

"The Hall of Fame is the greatest person in basketball, and no one deserves the Hall of Fame more than Kobe." Jenny Bass's remarks expressed the hearts of many fans.

Perhaps as one of the fans said, "Everything is like the life after Kobe retired. Occasionally, it is enough to brush out some of his news.