Michael Jordan to present the late Kobe Bryant at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Posted Apr 15, 2021 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the 2020 class of honorees -- led by Michael Jordan honoring Kobe Bryant. The connection between Jordan -- arguably the greatest player of all time -- and Bryant -- who did everything he could to emulate his idol -- was far deeper than anyone knew. (ESPN.com)