When news broke that Kobe Bryant suddenly had passed away along with eight others in a tragic helicopter accident, the outpouring of tributes, support, and condolences were unprecedented. 

One of the first people that the world looked to was his close friend LeBron James, who, just the day before his death, had passed Kobe for third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. 

LeBron first posted a heartbreaking Instagram photo with a tribute to him, then wore Kobes to practice yesterday. 

 

 

 

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❤️🙏🏾

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Now, LeBron looks to have gotten a tattoo in honour of Kobe. 

 

 

 

While we can't fully see the details of it yet, it looks like the tattoo of a Black Mamba that reads 'Kobe 4 Life'. 

We imagine we'll see the extent of the tattoo tomorrow night in LA when the Lakers return to the court, and we can't wait. 

(H/T: TMZ)