Basketball HOF 'Hopeful' 2020 Events Won't Be Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

The Basketball Hall of Fame reportedly "remains hopeful" its induction ceremony this summer will continue as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times.

The nine-person class of 2020 is one of the most star-studded groups ever put together, including Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.

The class is scheduled to be inducted on August 29.

The event will likely be emotional considering the inclusion of Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash in January.

"We wish that he was here with us to celebrate but it's definitely the peak of his NBA career and every accomplishment that he had as an athlete was a stepping stone to be here," his wife Vanessa said about his induction, per Phil McCausland of NBC News.

The 18-time All-Star and five-time NBA champion helps make it a memorable class.

Duncan and Garnett, who were each selected to 15 All-Star games, were also among the best of their generation.

Adding in an elite WNBA talent in Tamika Catchings and notable coaches Eddie Sutton, Kim Mulkey and Rudy Tomjanovich, this is one of the best classes in a long time.

The Basketball Hall of Fame will hope to keep everything on schedule, but there will likely be a major crowd whenever the festivities take place.