LeBron James finally responded on Instagram Monday evening following the sudden death of Kobe Bryant.
For the first time since NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash, Lebron James issued a statement on Instagram.
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 s*** 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
— kingjames/Instagram
James had just passed Bryant on NBA’s scoring list the day before the crash. He was a teenager when he first met Bryant at a youth basketball camp.
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