Fans were left emotional after Kobe Bryant’s last tweet honoring LeBron James surfaced 5 years after he passed away.
Five years ago, on 26th January 2020, the late great Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash that left the NBA and the world stunned. Five years to that day, fans continue to honor the legacy he left behind, especially his legacy of honoring the greats of the game. Digging back in time, it’s quite emotional to see Bryant’s last tweet being about fellow Laker legend LeBron James.
Before his passing, Kobe Bryant had been an ardent fan of the game and was present at the Crypto.com Arena (Staples Center at the time) when LeBron James passed Bryant on the all-time points scored leaderboard. The two embraced and shared their respect for each other, following which Bryant would tweet his last message – an ode to James’ pushing the game forward.
Fans left emotional after Kobe Bryant’s LeBron James tribute resurfaces
As the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing approached, fans of the legendary basketball player were obviously emotional. Bryant had been an inspiration and idol for millions across the world, and his final tribute to LeBron James was in the spotlight. For his last tweet to be about James was quite the coincidence for fans, given the rivalry the two shared on the court.
Of course, it is well-known that Bryant and James shared a deep respect for each other. Since his passing, James has often spoken about the inspiration Bryant provided to him, especially at the 2008 Olympic Games where they both shared the court together. The Laker legacy that Bryant once carried is now in the hands of LeBron James, as he vowed to do in 2020.