NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol, along with legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, have been inducted into the Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame. And 43-year-old Gasol, legend of the Los Angeles Lakers and probably the strongest Spanish basketball player in history, wanted to dedicate himself to the late Kobe Bryant, his great friend who died in a helicopter accident three years ago along with his daughter Gigi , who Introduction of the greatest of the NBA in Gotha. “On this journey, I met the person who has evolved my game like no other,” he said, “who taught me what it takes to win at the highest level: Kobe. I wouldn’t be here without you brother. I want more than everyone else.” “Another thing is that you and Gigi were here with us today. I miss you and I love you.” And he turned to Vanessa, Bryant’s wife, who was present in the audience: “Thank you Vanessa for being here tonight. I’m proud to be your brother and uncle to your girls.”