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Just last night, Kobe Bryant had congratulated LeBron James for passing him in the career points list.
Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020
After the game, LeBron talked about how much Kobe meant to him throughout his career.
ICYMI … Here are LeBron's comments on how much Kobe meant to him after he surpassed him on the all-time scoring list. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/NzfL67a1Ub
— Andscape (@andscape) January 26, 2020
Today, Kobe and his daughter Gigi tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas.
Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020
LeBron arrived in LA this afternoon with the team and was seen in tears at the airport after learning of Kobe’s death.
Video on @MSNBC of @KingJames grieving as the @Lakers return to the airport. 🙏🏾💔 pic.twitter.com/qNnohoA8DZ
— Rene Knott (@reneknottsports) January 26, 2020
Lebron getting off the plane will hit you in the feels. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/r7qhqlb7YF
— Bills Run Deep (@BillsRunDeep2) January 26, 2020
Lebron reacting to the news about Kobe Bryant 💔 pic.twitter.com/Mc9Phs9dAV
— CrossedSports (@crossedsportsig) January 26, 2020
The Lakers' team plane arrived back in LA hours after the death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant. Players could be seen embracing as they gathered and shared a tearful moment on the tarmac at LAX. https://t.co/Pe99QrkbmX pic.twitter.com/xP7zHN9ctW
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) January 26, 2020