Kobe Bryant's Induction Into br Basketball Hall of Fame Is Postponed The NBA legend was due to be br posthumously inducted on August 29, but the ceremony has br been pushed back until br spring next year. American businessman br and sports executive br Jerry Colangelo commented. Jerry Colangelo, to ESPN Colangelo admitted the ceremony is "just not feasible" br amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the board of br governors will discuss dates on June 10.