Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (aka Gigi), and seven other people were killed in a tragic helicopter crаsh on Sunday. The night before, Bryant praised his longtime friend and fellow Los Angeles Laker LeBron James on Twitter for breаking his own record for most points scored to become the third-highest scorer in NBA history. “King James, keep moving the game forward. Bryant wrote in what would be his last public message, “Much respect, my brother.”

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Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (aka Gigi), and seven other people were killed in a tragic helicopter crаsh on Sunday. The night before, Bryant praised his longtime friend and fellow Los Angeles Laker LeBron James on Twitter for breаking his own record for most points scored to become the third-highest scorer in NBA history. “King James, keep moving the game forward. Bryant wrote in what would be his last public message, “Much respect, my brother.”

The world was shocked when news of Bryant’s quick deаth came out on Sunday. On Monday, James posted on Instagram about the terrible event, remembering his boss, brother, and friend. “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,” he said. As a lasting tribute to Bryant, the NBA star recently showed off a detailed tattoo by artist Vanessa Aurelia on the inside of his upper leg. It shows Bryant’s nickname, “Black Mamba,” along with roses and the numbers “24” and “8,” which he wore on his shirts. Below the picture is writing that only says “Mamba 4 Life.”

Go to Instagram to see this post ❦ I love you, brother #Mamba4Life #RIPKobe #RIPGiGi

James (@kingjames) shared this on January 31, 2020, at 4:21 p.m. PST.

The first slide in the gallery shows the two of them sitting next to each other on the court, with James’ head resting on Bryant’s shoulder. Along with the picture, James wrote, “My brother #Mamba4Life #RIPKobe #RIPGiGi.” This is a very moving tribute to both Bryant and his daughter Gigi, who is known as “Mambacita” because she loves basketball. Since James has known the Bryant family for a long time, this is likely not the last tattoo ode to the late sports hero. However, it is one of the most powerful.

The world was shocked when news of Bryant’s quick deаth came out on Sunday. On Monday, James posted on Instagram about the terrible event, remembering his boss, brother, and friend. “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,” he said. As a lasting tribute to Bryant, the NBA star recently showed off a detailed tattoo by artist Vanessa Aurelia on the inside of his upper leg. It shows Bryant’s nickname, “Black Mamba,” along with roses and the numbers “24” and “8,” which he wore on his shirts. Below the picture is writing that only says “Mamba 4 Life.”