After the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (1978-2020), another basketball superstar came up with a moving statement on Instagram. LeBron James (29), who has had a close friendship with Bryant for many years, posted a picture of himself with the ex-Lakers player. "I'm not ready for this," James began his post. He is sitting here trying to write this post, but every time he thinks of Bryant he has to cry.
"I literally hear your voice from Sunday morning," continues the current Los Angeles Lakers player. Not in a million years would he have thought that it could be their last conversation: "What the hell! I am heartbroken and devastated, my brother! Man, I love you, big brother." His sympathy goes to the surviving wife Vanessa and the three other children. In addition to Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna also died in the crash. "I promise to continue your legacy," explains James.
It was only on Saturday, one day before the crash, that James pushed his friend Bryant out of third place in the eternal NBA point statistics. Bryant then tweeted that he had the greatest respect for James. He also called him his brother. It should remain his last tweet. Meanwhile, the NBA canceled the scheduled city duel of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers this Tuesday. The Lakers thanked for the support. It was a "very difficult time" for the club. However, the Bryant family will continue to be supported in the future.