Kobe Bryant was on his way to the Basketball Hall of Fame well before his unexpected death. While the world still mourns one of the best basketball players ever, his enshrinement is still not complete. While others are introduced, it’s normally the inductees who get to give their acceptance speech. The world was robbed of what Kobe had to say.

Much like Michael Jordan before him, Kobe’s speech was going to be well worth the wait. But now, with circumstance changed, the Hall of Fame must decide who will not only introduce Kobe Bryant but who will give the speech? There’s no doubt that honor should go to his wife Vanessa Bryant, but who will introduce her? Here are 3 people who should introduce Kobe Bryant at the Basketball Hall of Fame.