LeBron James dubs Kobe Bryant’s daughter as one of the greatest female players

After Los Angeles Lakers secured ir 12th win of season on Monday against Atlanta Hawks (Kobe Bryant witnessed from stands), LeBron James praised Kobe Bryant's eldest daughter Gigi. He dubbed her as one of  next-great female basketball players.

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Kobe Bryant and LeBron James' mutual respect

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were once rivals on court. Both have a hardcore fanbase that often argues about ir respective greatness. James and Bryant, however, share a mutual respect that was on display during and after Los Angeles Lakers' 122-101 win over  Atlanta Hawks.

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Kobe Bryant witnessed LeBron James romp through Hawks

Kobe Bryant attended game with his daughter Gigi. He witnessed a game-winning performance by LeBron James where he recorded 33 points,12 assists and seven rebounds. James' performance helped lift Lakers to an NBA-best 11-2 record. 34-year-old has been in very good form this season averaging 25.0 points, an NBA-high 11.2 assists and 7.6 rebounds per game.

LeBron James full of praise for Bryant and his daughter

Speaking after game, 34-year-old said it was “fantastic” to play in front of Kobe Bryant, who helped Lakers win five NBA titles during his 20-year career. James also praised his daughter Gigi and admitted that Bryant's got one of greatest female basketball players sitting just beside him. It was high praise from Lakers star, but he’s t only NBA player who’s apparently a fan of Kobe’s daughter’s game. Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young ted on Twitter that he was just as excited to meet Gigi as she was to meet him.

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Kobe Bryant was shown on big screen with 4 minutes 25 seconds left in first half and rose to ackwledge a standing ovation. LeBron James himself shook hands with Bryant mid-game and n nailed a 3-pointer to give Lakers a 24-5 lead.

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