“Being selected into the Hall of Fame is the peak of my career. Those moments of hard work on the court are all for arriving here.” Garnett said.
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, April 4 (reporter Wang Jiyi) officially announced on Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 202020that nine people including “stone Buddha” Duncan, “line Winder” Garnett and the superstar Kobe who passed away at the beginning of the year were selected, the formal ceremony of entering the Hall of Fame will be held on August this year.
Kobe died in a plane crash at the beginning of the year. In that tragedy, Kobe, Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Jaina and seven others were killed, which shocked the world. Kobe’s wife Wanisha said, “I really hope Kobe can celebrate this moment with you here. Being selected into the Hall of Fame is the greatest affirmation of his whole career, and all his previous achievements are finally to join this sacred palace. We are very proud of him.”
Kobe played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2016. He won five American League basketball (NBA) championships in his career and 18 NBA All-Star teams. Duncan is also a legendary superstar. His career is also very long, and the basketball data is also amazing. He won the prize and won the “soft hand”. Duncan led the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Championship five times and was selected into the All-Star team 15 times.
“Being elected to the Hall of Fame is a perfect curtain call for my career. I always feel that my basketball career is incredible, and the words “dream come true” are not enough to describe. I never thought I would enter this Palace when I played.” Duncan said.
“Line Winder” Garnett played for Minnesota Timberwolves for a long time. After switching to Boston Celtics, he and Pierce and Ray Allen formed the “three Giants” and created the “green version army” Dynasty, he won the NBA championship in 2008. In addition, Garnett has also been selected as an All-Star team for 15 times.
“Being selected into the Hall of Fame is the peak of my career. Those moments of hard work on the court are all for arriving here.” Garnett said.