Vanessa Bryant Summarizes Kobe Bryant’s Legacy in Emotional Hall of Fame Speech
Kobe Bryant gave the basketball world a lifetime full of memories. From Gold Medals to 81 point games and NBA Championships to MVP awards, Bryant did it all. His tireless work ethic was matched only by his skill and enthusiasm with which he played the game.
From early on in his career, we knew it was only a matter of time before he was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That day came today. He wasn’t there to accept the enshrinement, but Vaness Bryant reminded everyone of the legacy that Kobe Bean Bryant left behind.
Michael Jordan joined Vanessa Bryant as she praised Kobe for his accomplishments on and off the court. Vanessa thanked Kobe for his contributions to the basketball world but, more importantly, being a great dad. Vanessa encapsulated his career, speaking about Kobe returning from injuries, proving doubters wrong, and always working to be the best.
Today, Vanessa personified the Mamba Mentality that helped Bryant to five NBA Championships. Vanessa delivered a powerful message in a way that only a Bryant could.