Published 12:15 IST, February 26th 2020
LeBron James considers himself 'emotionally a wreck' after Kobe Bryant's death
Kobe Bryant memorial: A day after the Kobe memorial, LeBron James spoke revealed that he will 'never' have any closure regarding the Lakers legend's death.
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world houred tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center on February 24 with a public memorial service. A day after Kobe Bryant memorial, LeBron James revealed that he will 'never' have any closure regarding Lakers legend's death. During his interview with ESPN, LeBron James did t confirm his attendance for Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center.
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Kobe Bryant memorial: LeBron James reveals that he will never get closure after Kobe Bryant death
During interview, LeBron James stated that re was never going to be any closure for him when it comes to Kobe Bryant's death. Lakers will continue to carry his legacy and move on with heavy hearts and be happy for his family that is re, which is re will never be closure for LeBron James. James also added that celebration was t only received by ir families but rest of world as well.
After Kobe Bryant memorial, LeBron James' nt Rich Paul told ESPN that James spent event 'in his own '. LeBron James added that he was emotionally a wreck, like everyone else close to Kobe Bryant. James has stated that talking about situation is difficult for him, which could be why he did t speak or make a public appearance during Kobe Bryant memorial. LeBron James last spoke about Kobe Bryant at Lakers tribute to legend during ir first game after his death on January 26.
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Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James' emotional speech during Lakers tribute to Bryant
Was LeBron James at Kobe Bryant memorial? LeBron posted on Instagram and Twitter ahead of memorial
Though LeBron James was t personally seen at Kobe Bryant memorial, he paid his respects to him via social media. On Twitter, he wrote '2/24' and added a purple and yellow heart. On his Instagram, he posted a photo consisting of same symbols while adding a caption that said 'Mamba Forever'.
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Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James and Kobe Bryant bond
A day before Kobe Bryant's death, LeBron James crossed Lakers legend on NBA's all-time scoring list. Kobe Bryant's last social media posts were also about LeBron James, congratulating younger NBA star. During Kobe Bryant's death, James and Lakers were travelling back from Bryant's hometown Philadelphia.
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morning of his death, LeBron James was seen crying and hugging people after exiting plane in LA. This NBA season, Kobe Bryant had started attending NBA games again thanks to his daughter Gianna. During some Lakers games, LeBron and Kobe Bryant interacted during games, photos of which James uploaded in his statement on Bryant and Gianna's death.
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12:15 IST, February 26th 2020