Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James met his former teammate Late Kobe Bryant’s kids at the all-star game on Sunday in Salt Lake City.
LeBron James led Team LeBron at the 2023 NBA All-Star game on Sunday. Fans get to see Team LeBron facing Team Giannis. The teams were picked by the captains on the spot on the stage right before the game. Both teams stepped on the court shortly after the draft picking concluded. Furthermore, Team Giannis overpowered Team LeBron as Jayson Tatum shattered many records with his 55-point game.
Although, both captains had to retire prematurely from the game due to respective injuries. Team Giannis edges past Team LeBron with a scoreline of 184-175. In the meantime, during the game, a heartwarming moment between LeBron James and Late Kobe Bryant’s kids was caught on camera and is now viral on social media. Kobe’s entire family marked their presence during the game to honor the former’s legacy.
LeBron James Greets Kobe Bryant’s Kids At The All-Star Game
In the midst of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James took a moment to greet the late Kobe Bryant’s family. Bryant, a former NBA superstar, and five-time NBA champion, and his daughter Gigi passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in 2020. His death sent shockwaves through the basketball world. Meanwhile, on the night of the All-Star Game, James was seen greeting Bryant’s daughters, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri, before the start of the game. The cameras quickly captured the moments, and the video is now viral on social media.
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had a close relationship during their time in the NBA. Both players were widely considered among the greatest of all time in the sport of basketball. They also played together on the U.S. national team, winning Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. After Bryant’s death, James was among the many NBA players and fans devastated by the news. He posted several tributes to Bryant on social media and dedicated the rest of his season to Bryant’s memory. James also got a tattoo in honor of Bryant. The tattoo featured a black mamba snake and the numbers 24 and 8, which were Bryant’s jersey numbers.
Pau Gasol Receives Kobe And Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award
Kobe Bryant’s family attended Sunday night’s All-Star game to honor Kobe and his daughter Gigi’s legacy. After the All-Star MVP award was named after Kobe Bryant, the NBA renamed the WNBA Advocacy Award to Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. This year, Kobe’s former teammate, Pau Gasol, received the WNBA Advocacy Award.
After receiving the award, Pau spoke to the media and said that Kobe and his daughter are always with him in his mind and heart. Gasol further added Kobe played an essential role in his growth as a basketball player. Moreover, Pau said they won those championships back in the day due to Kobe’s sheer excellence and leadership skills. Lastly, Gason concluded by saying he will continue to live his life, thinking of him keeping an eye from above.
