In the wake of Kobe Bryant‘s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, many wondered if his parents were in attendance since cameras never turned to them and showed where they may have been seated.
It appears they were not there as family friend Anansa Sims has come out with claims that his family was not invited to the ceremony and would’ve had to pay their own way to get there.
Anansa Sims–who is best friends with one of Kobe Bryant‘s sisters, Shaya, and girlfriend to former NBA star Matt Barnes was seen in the comments alleging that Kobe Bryant‘s parents were not treated properly during the induction process.
“They were asked by a 3rd party from The Hall of Fame if they wanted to purchase tickets to the HOF. Purchase. It was made clear that tickets, flights and hotel accommodations wouldn’t be taken care of.”
In another comment, she alleged:
“His parent didn’t just choose not to go to the HOF. His parents were totally disrespected at his memorial. They weren’t personally invited to the HOF.”
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Anansa Sims also seemed to mention Vanessa Bryant’s claims during her speech that Kobe wanted his parents to attend his induction. Sims claimed:
“I believe they would have purchased the tickets they were offered had they known he said they wanted them there.”
“If they would’ve known that prior to hearing it in the HOF speech last night, I believe with all my heart that they would’ve attended. And I believe it would’ve brought them so much comfort to know that, that’s what was in their Sons [sic] heart and mind.”
Vanessa Bryant said in her speech that Kobe told her that he wanted his parents to attend his induction ceremony. She alleged:
“My husband and I were sitting at our kitchen island, and he and I had a conversation about my father and mother-in-law attending tonight’s enshrinement. I invited my mother and father-in-law to tonight’s enshrinement to thank them for bringing one of the most amazing human beings into this world. Pam and Joe, thank you for raising Kobe to be exceptional. Thank you to all of Kobe’s family. Sharia, you’ve gone above and beyond. I love you.”
