Published 11:36 IST, October 7th 2020
LeBron James honours Kobe Bryant with 'More Than Ever With Love' shirt ahead of Game 4
Lakers' LeBron James paid yet another tribute to the late Kobe Bryant by wearing a t-shirt with a special message ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
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Los Angeles Lakers have essentially dedicated ir 2019-20 season to late Kobe Bryant. NBA legend, along with his daughter Gianna and seven ors, were killed in January 2020 after being involved in a tragic helicopter crash near Calabasas, California. Since n, Lakers have repeatedly houred ir former player during course of current season.
Lakers' tribute for ir late legend continued during NBA Finals after y donned Black Mamba jerseys during Game 2 of series against Miami Heat. Lakers picked up a 124-114 win in Game 2, extending ir le in series to 2-0. Bryant also seems to bring luck to his former side as Lakers have won every single game in postseason (4-0) when y donned Black Mamba jerseys.
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Speaking to reporters after Game 2, LeBron James said, “It’s always special to be able to represent someone who meant so much." LeBron tched a triple-double of 33 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in that game.
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LeBron James' Kobe Bryant t-shirt
Ahe of Game 4 of NBA Finals, LeBron James paid yet ar tribute to Black Mamba. LeBron James donned a t-shirt that featured a picture of Kobe Bryant along with inscription: "More Than Ever With Love: 1978-2020."
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LeBron went on to star for his side, helping m win Game 4, 102-96. LeBron scored 28 points and ded 12 rebounds and eight assists, in what was yet ar dominant show from three-time NBA champion. Anthony Davis scored 22 points, ding ar nine rebounds and four assists.
For Miami, Jimmy Butler led scoring charts with 22 points on board. 31-year-old ded 10 rebounds and nine assists. Tyler Herro scored 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Bam ebayo returned from his injury to score 15 points on Tuesday.
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After dropping Game 3 to Miami, Lakers did well to bounce back in series, ending night with a solid 3-1 le. LeBron and co. are w in driving seat to win ir first NBA title since 2010 - when Kobe Bryant led franchise to ir 16th NBA championship. Lakers are favourites to wrap up series on Friday, October 9, when two sides will meet again for Game 5 of NBA Finals.
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(Im Credits: LA Lakers Twitter)
11:36 IST, October 7th 2020