“There is no voice more closely associated with NBA basketball than Marv Albert’s,” said Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner. “My first memories of the NBA were of listening to Marv call a game with his signature style, iconic phrases and unparalleled passion. From his remarkable run as play-by-play announcer for the Knicks to his prominent national roles calling our marquee games on NBC and Turner Sports, Marv has been the soundtrack for basketball fans for nearly 60 years. We congratulate him on a Hall of Fame career that is simply unmatched.”
Albert has been with Turner Sports for 22 years, including 19 as an NBA play-by-play announcer. In addition to the NBA, his responsibilities have included the NCAA Tournament (2011-15), Wimbledon Championships (2000-02), the 2002 World Championships of Basketball and the 2001 Goodwill Games.
Vanessa Bryant Details Heartwarming Reason Why Her Daughter Natalia Didn t Attend Kobe Bryant s Memorial Ceremony
Natalia Bryant, late basketball legend Kobe Bryant s daughter, was not able to attend her dad s hall of fame induction ceremony. Her mom, Vanessa Bryant took to instagram to explain the heartwarming reason why Natalia was absent.
On May 16, Vanessa Bryant posted a selfie on Instagram alongside her daughter Natalia. Vanessa wrote the explanation as well as told a story of how she and Kobe wasn t able to attend their prom.
In the caption, Vanessa wrote Natalia almost missed her senior prom last night. When I was a senior in high school, Kobe and I were engaged and he had a playoff game the night of my prom. Kobe didn t want me going to prom without him and I didn t want to go without him.
Kobe Inducted Into Hall of Fame https://ksgn.com/news/kobe-inducted-into-hall-of-fame
It was a special weekend for Kobe Bryant’s family. He was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020 on Saturday night. His wife Vanessa was joined on the stage with Michael Jordan and said, “I wish my husband was here to accept this incredible award. He and Gigi deserved to be here to witness this. Gigi would be so proud to watch her daddy get enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame. There will never be anyone like Kobe. Kobe was one of a kind. He was special, he was humble off the court but bigger than life.