The basketball player said in his heartbreaking post that he is “not ready” to say goodbye to Bryant and his daughter. After the news was first released, James was seen crying and hugging multiple people after the Lakers landed in Los Angeles.
LeBron James couldn’t believe the news of Kobe’s passing…. ? pic.twitter.com/rR3ihSEzX1
— Hoops ON Tap (@SONTHoops) January 27, 2020
“I’m Not Ready but here I go,” he wrote on his Instagram page.
“Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had!
“I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!! I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! (four crying faces and a broken heart). Man I love you big bro.
“My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation and it’s my responsibility to put this s--t on my back and keep it going!!
“Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it!
“Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life(heart and praying emoji) #Gigi4Life(heart and praying emoji)”
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Lebron James has just passed Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with his 33,645th point the night before.
The two had spoken after that, with several other players listening in on the call. Bryant had also paid tribute to James on social media after the game.
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