11.Trae Young takes off his warm-ups to reveal he will be wearing number 8 tonight in honor of Kobe Bryant.
LeBron James was heartbroken by the loss of his close friend and made his intentions to carry on the legacy of Laker glory very clear in a passionate speech at the Staples Center.
The storied history of the LA Lakers has seen many superstars who have revolutionized the game like never before. The team was dubbed the 'Redeem team' and who better to lead them than Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.While the team was training hard in preparation for the Olympics, LeBron James took it upon himself to keep the players' spirits high and was joined by Miami Heat superstar Later during the season, LeBron James pointed out the same isolation play when the Lakers played the Cavaliers but this time Kobe stayed stone faced as he usually does while being on the court, no matter who the opponent is.In a joint interview Kobe Bryant spoke about LeBron's humour:He spoke about the passion with which he plays against such competitors saying:While most people may be unaware, LeBron James and Kobe have a close bond, especially since LeBron joined the Lakers last season. Throwback: Young LeBron James shares a laugh with Kobe Bryant at 2008 Olympics after deciphering Black Mamba’s signal Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in Team USA uniform Vivek Parimi FOLLOW Kobe was the first to congratulate LeBron James on his achievement on Twitter.This was just a day before he passed away in a helicopter crash. He made an exception for Anthony Davis. Looney, 31, dies after suffering heart attack at team workout
Wasn’t even born when Bryant entered the league. The current-gen Mamba Forever Edition will feature a young Kobe Bryant sporting his old number eight jersey, while the next-gen version of the cover will show Kobe … Vanessa Bryant announced the release of Geese Are Never Swans, a young adult book that her late husband, Kobe Bryant, had been working on before his death. Kobe attended his first game at Staples center since his jersey retirement to watch LeBron James play, giving him a handshake and a short hug during the game. Get your Fantasy Football league up and running today!Rob Manfred insists MLB will go on: 'We are playing, the players need to be better'Clippers' Montrezl Harrell announces death of his grandmotherMatt Dumba speaks up for Hockey Diversity Alliance, kneels for U.S. national anthemMagic City dancer says she performed for Lou Williams, contradicting Clipper guard's 'in-and-out' claimRichard Jefferson: NBA player hotline isn't snitching - it’s necessaryBoutier grabs share of clubhouse lead at rain-hit Drive On ChampionshipLos Angeles: Why Are People Snapping Up This $89 Portable AC?Visualize How 6 Supercars Sound With The Aid Of ScienceJonathan Isaac's protest could've been applauded if his explanation wasn't nonsenseJoe Burrow: I’ll live off my endorsements and save all my NFL paychecksLouisiana assistant coach D.J. LeBron James has vowed to bring back a title this season for Kobe and for the city of Los Angeles and remains as motivated as ever. The two players dominated their conferences for many years, but never got to match up in an NBA Finals.However, basketball fans all over the world got to see these two legends on the same team when they represented USA at the Olympics in 2008 and 2012. From Six months after the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James is hoping to carry on the mission, to bring back a title to the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant’s Co-Author Eva Clark on His New Young Adult Book Exploring Mental Health in Sports this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. When he stripped off his warmup jacket on Sunday, hours after the death of Kobe Bryant, he was wearing something different. Never crossed paths with him in the NBA. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox.Trae Young never played against Kobe Bryant. During his playing career, there weren’t many young players whom Kobe Bryant mentored. Every word you ever told me... Will stick with me forever,” Young tweeted shortly after news of Bryant’s death broke.Remembering Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna (Getty/AP Images)Make better choices. All the advice. 8 jersey, specially created for the occasion on short notice, changed from his usual No. A young basketball fan in China has cheated death after he accidentally fell off a second-storey terrace while mimicking his favourite NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.