NBA Fans React to Vanessa Bryant's Amazing HOF Acceptance Speech for Kobe
By @InMaxwellsHouse on IG
May 16, 2021
Vanessa Bryant gave an emotional speech in honor of Kobe Bryant getting inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Other celebs were in attendance, including Michael Jordan, Ciara, Russell Wilson, and LaLa Anthony. During her speech, she thanked Kobe, people who supported Kobe throughout his career, and she thanked his parents for raising him. Vanessa said in the speech, "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. To all of our close friends and family that have been present for my girls and I, thank you." She added, "Thank you for being the Mickey to my Minnie, the Noah to my Allie. Thank you for loving me enough to last lifetimes, and every lifetime I choose you."
Kobe Bryant was undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever step on the court. The tragic helicopter crash that took his life, his daughter Gianna's, and 8 others will forever be in the minds and hearts of the families affected and fans of the Laker great. After the powerful speech Vanessa gave (with Michael Jordan by her side), fans took to Twitter to show their support.
You changed the game. You inspired the world. Thank you, Kobe. #MambaForever x #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/mHp0A3eOE7
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 15, 2021
Kobe truly had two hall of fame careers in one.. Who does that?!
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 15, 2021
I don’t know how long it will be before my heart doesn’t crack a little bit when I look at Vanessa. She’s a strong woman and isn’t defined by Kobe, but for the moment my heart just breaks every single time.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 15, 2021
Vanessa Bryant... She was simply incredible and powerful.
— Jorge Sedano (@Sedano) May 15, 2021