American professional basketball player LeBron James has penned down an emotional tribute after the shocking death of NBA and Lakers great Kobe Bryant.
In a post sighted by thedistin.com on LeBron’s Instagram page, LeBron shared photos of him and Bryant over the years and wrote;
I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!! I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! ?????. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation?? and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️?? #Gigi4Life❤️??
Bryant, 41, died Sunday morning in a private helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed and there were no crash survivors who are believed by officials to have killed nine people.