LeBron James Reacts To Lakers’ New Kobe Bryant, Gianna Statue

The Los Angeles Lakers respect everything Kobe Bryant accomplished in his two decades in the NBA. The Black Mamba won five titles with the Lakers and became the best role model for younger generations. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and their Lakers teammates honored Kobe with a title win inside the NBA bubble in Orlando in 2020. They won a title in the middle of the pandemic, but this title wasn’t the only tribute LA made. LeBron had an expected reaction to the latest tribute in honor of Kobe and his daughter Gianna.

The Lakers unveiled the second of their Kobe statues. The franchise has planned to release a total of three statues. In the most recent statue, fans can see Kobe and Gianna sitting courtside and sharing an emotional embrace.

Kobe, Gianna, and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash outside LA. All passengers lost their lives in the crash, including the pilot. There was a huge speculation related to the crash and all the factors that led to it. Kobe built a great legacy during his time in the NBA and his fans mourn his death.

LeBron respects Kobe and his legacy

LeBron may be busy winning games with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but he sure has enough time to focus on all the things that happen in LA. The latest Kobe statue was set up outside Crypto.com Arena and LeBron had an expected reaction.

LeBron James' on the new Kobe Bryant-Gigi statue outside the Lakers' arena pic.twitter.com/zQBhxJ56Qz

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The Black Mamba was one of the more competitive players in the NBA. He was unstoppable on the basketball court and players on opposing teams couldn’t find a way to hold him down.

Gianna would have had an excellent basketball career and she sure dreamed big. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the Bryant family and their loved ones.