From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”
The Big 3: Hall of Fame night awaits Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant speaks with members of the media ahead of a basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, in this Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, file photo. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Each was an NBA champion, an MVP, an Olympic gold medalist, annual locks for All-Star and All-Defensive teams. And now, the ultimate honor comes their way: On Saturday night, May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Connecticut, they all officially become members. Matt Rourke
FILE - San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan speaks to the media during a news conference for NBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas, in this Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, file photo. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Each was an NBA champion, an MVP, an Olympic gold medalist, annual locks for All-Star and All-Defensive teams. And now, the ultimate honor comes their way: On Saturday night, May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Connecticut
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame according to an official announcement by the organization on Saturday. Bryant played 20 seasons in the NBA, all with the Los Angeles Lakers. Over those 20 years, he was an 18-time NBA All-Star, the 2007 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA Finals MVP,…
He was really into coaching [daughter] Gigi, Jordan told ESPN, so I hit him up about that. Happy holidays, Jordan texted back, and hope to catch up soon. Coach Kobe??! I added that little crying/laughing emoji, Jordan explained to ESPN. Ah, back at you, man, Kobe wrote. Hey, coach, I m sitting on the bench right now, and we re blowing this team out. 45-8. I just love that text because it shows Kobe s competitive nature,” Jordan explained to ESPN.
In January 2020, Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter,
Gianna, were going to a basketball tournament at Mamba Academy in Southern California when they and seven other passengers, were killed in a helicopter crash in the hills near Los Angeles.
NBA Announces New Social Justice Award In Honor Of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The award commends the efforts made by current NBA players whose activism has led to societal change.
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Written by BET Staff
The NBA just announced that they will honor the social justice efforts taken on my current players with the creation of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.
According to a recent press release, the top winner of the award will select an organization to receive a $100,000 contribution on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s behalf. The other four finalists will each select an organization to receive a $25,000 contribution.