LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Saturday night and following the game the three-time NBA champion spoke about what it meant to him to move up on the list and to pass someone as great as Kobe.
For the past 36 hours the Lakers organization and the people part of it have been pretty silent in regards to the tragic news’ and rightfully so, but on Monday night LeBron James broke his silence and shared an extremely heartfelt message on social media.
The last time LeBron James spoke to Kobe Bryant was over the phone after Saturday night’s game.
I’m Not Ready but here I go. 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!! 😢😢😢😢💔. 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 shit 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❤️🙏🏾 #Gigi4Life❤️🙏🏾
(H/T Instagram/kingjames)
