For the first time since the disaster, the LA star has eulogized his good friend: "I am a broken dude. Promises you I will continue your legacy. Can't overcome it" • The Lakers decided to postpone the derby in front of the Clippers, which was scheduled for tonight
LeBron with Kobe on the hardwood. Still hard to digest
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A day and a half after the horrible tragedy and death of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter in a California helicopter crash, LeBron James broke silence and eulogized the good friend. Remember, just last Saturday night, LeBron climbed to third place in the all-time great list at Kobe's expense, and according to reports this morning (Tuesday) in the US, right after the game, Black Mamba called the Lakers star for the impressive feat. Now it turns out that this was also the last conversation between the two.
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I'm not ready but here I go. Man I'm sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I start 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'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 do right now because I can't get through it! Until we meet again my brother !! # Mamba4Life # Gigi4Life
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"I'm not ready for that, but here I go," LeBron wrote in his Instagram account. "Dude, I'm sitting here trying to write something, but every time I try, I start to cry when I think of you, about Niece Gigi and the connection we had Together, I heard your voice on Sunday morning before leaving Philadelphia back to Los Angeles, not thinking for a second that this would be our last call.
Damn! I'm broken dude. I love you big brother. Libby goes out to Vanessa and the kids. I assure you that I will continue your legacy. You are so significant to us here, especially the Lakers and it is my responsibility to take on and keep going. Please give me the power from heaven and look at me. I have so much more to say, but I can no longer write down because I can't get over it. Until we meet again my brother! Mamba forever. Gigi forever. "
Kobe and LeBron on the hardwood. Black Mamba viewer from paradise // Photo: AP
In the process, the Lakers have finally officially responded to the disaster. First when they issued a statement about the derby in front of the Clippers, which was to take place tonight. "In coordination with the league, the game set between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers set for January 28 has been postponed and set for another date. The club would like to thank you all for the amount of support and condolences. Bryant. "
