Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
James and Chris Paul are the first active NBA players inducted into the HOF.
Alongside WNBA legends Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles.
West is the first to be inducted twice as a player and a contributor.
The enshrinement is scheduled for mid-August.
Alongside other first-ballot NBA selections Pau Gasol and Tony Parker.
“There is now a turban and the first fan honoured within Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.”
Honoring everything the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar has done for the sport.
“Kobe will be honored the way he should be.”
