When Kobe Bryant retired after the 2015-16 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his next step was the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
As Bryant was finally able to spend more time with his family, he was building Kobe Inc. and Granity Studios when the announcement came on Dec. 19.
Along with Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, Bryant officially headlined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020 candidates.
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Amid the tragedy, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo will honor Bryant, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic:
Kobe Bryant will be a first-ballot enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020.