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This year, the world lost Kobe Bryant in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26. The basketball world was in mourning for months, and players and fans found multiple ways to honor his legacy. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who has vowed to continue Bryant’s legacy, shared a tribute to the NBA legend. Fans seemed excited by the image, which showed the two greats together.
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LeBron James Instagram Update Includes Kobe Bryant Tribute After Lakers Championship Ring Ceremony
Prior to the first game of the NBA season against the LA Clippers, the Lakers held their championship ceremony. A few hours later, digital artist Jeff Cole posted the image, where Bryant was alongside LeBron James, who was receiving his fourth NBA championship ring after the Lakers’ title win in October.
After a while, James shared the image on his Instagram account. “What I felt last night when I took that ring out of the case. I love you and miss you, my brother,” wrote the four-time NBA champion, crediting Cole for his image. Fans seemed excited by the image, missing their Lakers legend.
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The Lakers ring, delivered without a hearing, also honored Kobe Bryant. All rings featured a mamba snake behind the players’ jersey number, paying tribute to Bryant’s nickname, Black Mamba, a derivative of his own Mamba Mentality. It also includes a removable top that displays the retired Lakers jerseys, which also featured Bryant’s numbers.
The 18-time All-Star was the 1996 No. 13 overall pick of the Charlotte Hornets. He was later traded to the Lakers, whom he led to five NBA titles: one three mob (2000-2003) and one two mob (2009, 2010). Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Lakers, retiring in 2016.
Lakers’ LeBron James on Kobe and Gigi Bryant: “They are part of this family … We still wear 24, 8 and 2 with pride and remembering how great they were.” pic.twitter.com/1XbntZrb5n
– Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 20, 2020
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James, on the other hand, led the Lakers to their 17th NBA championship tying a record. He won his fourth NBA title and Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals, second only to Michael Jordan’s record of six. After Bryant’s death, James had promised that he would carry on Bryant’s legacy, starting with winning the 2019-20 NBA title. The last time the Lakers won was in 2010, which was the last title they won while Bryant was on the roster.
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(Image credits: Jeff Cole Instagram)
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