Faces of the News: Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett

In one of the most star-studded events in basketball lore, the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, enigmatic Spurs superstar Tim Duncan and mercurial Celtics big man Kevin Garnett were recently inducted into the Hall of Fame.

No one can question this collective honor. Bryant piled up averages of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in 20 NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The five-time NBA champion and 18-time NBA all-star had the MVP of the midseason spectacle’s main game named after him.

Bryant died in a chopper crash this year along with daughter Gianna, drawing tributes from all over the world.

Duncan also won five titles with the Spurs. He averaged 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.2 blocks per game in 19 seasons with San Antonio.

The 15-time all-star is currently an assistant coach with the Spurs. Garnett won his only NBA title with Boston after spending the early part of his career with Minnesota. T

he 2004 MVP and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year finished his career averaging 17.8 points, 10 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 21 seasons.