The Lakers paid an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant ahead of their first game since his death. 'Tonight we celebrate the kid that came here at 18, retired at 38 and became probably the best dad we've seen over the last three years,' LeBron James said.
Bouquets of red roses were placed on two empty, courtside seats. Bryant's yellow No. 24 Lakers jersey was pulled over one. Gianna's black No. 2 jersey fromThe Staples Center held 24.2 seconds of silence in honor of the father-daughter pair and the other victims.
"I have four girls, so my mission is for women to have opportunities," Bryant's voice boomed across the Staples Center. The helicopter was en route to a youth basketball tournament at Mamba Sports Academy when it crashed in Calabasas. A visibly devastated LeBron James tossed aside his written speech, opting to speak from the heart to"Lakers Nation."
Lakers fans outside the Staples Center pay their respects, surrounding a memorial for Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims killed last weekend in a helicopter accident.Lakers fans outside the Staples Center pay their respects, surrounding a memorial for Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims killed last weekend in a helicopter accident.James vowed that he and the Lakers would carry on Bryant's legacy. He closed by echoing Bryant's retirement speech.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Lebron James' Speech Honoring Kobe Bryant Will Inspire Lakers NationL.A. Lakers star Lebron James honored the late NBA legend during the pre-game tribute at Staples Center on Friday night
Baca lebih lajut »
LeBron James, Usher, Boyz II Men Remember Kobe Bryant at L.A. Lakers GameIn the first match since the crash that claimed the former Laker's life, fans chanted and roses adorned the seats where Bryant and his daughter Gianna once sat.
Baca lebih lajut »
LeBron James Breaks Down in Speech Honoring Kobe Bryant at Lakers GameThe athlete was visibly emotional during his first game back since news broke of Bryant's death.
Baca lebih lajut »
Lakers Pay Emotional Tribute to Kobe Bryant with LeBron James, Usher and Boyz II MenIt was a surreal and heartbreaking night at Staples Center as the Lakers played their first game following the death of Kobe Bryant. During a twenty-five minute ceremony, which featured performance…
Baca lebih lajut »