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LeBron James Reveals New Tattoo In Tribute To Kobe Bryant

LeBron James Reveals New Tattoo In Tribute To Kobe Bryant

The LA Lakers player commemorated the life of the late NBA legend

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

LeBron James has revealed a new tattoo in tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.

The LA Lakers player pulled up his shorts during a training session to show the image of a Black Mamba on his thigh.

The tattoo is a reference to Bryant who was known as Mamba by fans and friends around the world.

Fellow Lakers player Anthony Davis also commemorated the NBA legend and posted a video on his Instagram page of him getting a tattoo done.

This comes a few days after the 41-year-old tragically died in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter.

Seven other passengers also lost their lives on Sunday morning: basketball coach John Altobelli; his wife, Keri; and their daughter Alyssa; Payton Chester and her mother Sarah; Christina Mauser; and pilot Ara Zobayan.

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Earlier this week James penned an emotional tribute to Bryant, in which he spoke of his utter shock and disbelief at his death.

Writing on Instagram, the 35-year-old said: "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 s*** on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me!

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"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!!"

In Bryant's last post on social media, he had congratulated James for overtaking him on the league's all-time scoring list.

James surpassed Bryant during the LA Lakers' 108-91 defeat by the Philadelphia 76ers, to become the third highest scorer in NBA history.

Scoring 29 points, James moved to 33,655 career points - 12 more than Bryant - in turn placing him third behind all-time top scorers, former Utah Jazz star Karl Malone (36,928) and LA Lakers legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar (38,387)

Praising his friend, Bryant wrote: "Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother."

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