Published 12:03 IST, February 4th 2020
LeBron James calls himself 'Girl Dad', to honour Gianna during All-Star game
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed that Team LeBron would wear the No. 2 jersey during the All-Star game to honour Gianna Bryant. Find out more.
The NBA will honour Kobe Bryant, who lost his life along with his daughter Gianna and 7 others in a tragic helicopter crash, during the All-Star weekend. During the NBA All-Star game, Team LeBron and Team Giannis will honour Kobe and Gianna Bryant by wearing the No. 2 and No. 24 jerseys respectively. Both teams will also wear jersey patches with names of those who lost their lives in the crash.
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Kobe Bryant was widely known for his strong bond with his five daughters. After his sudden death, an interview of him went viral on social media, where Bryant admitted that he would have five more daughters if he could. Bryant proudly called himself a 'girl dad'. Bryant was subsequently honoured by fathers all around the world with #GirlDad.
NBA All-Star 2020: LeBron James talks wearing the No. 2 jersey
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed that he is also a 'girl dad' after expressing his love for his only daughter Zhuri. Speaking to LA Times, LeBron James admitted that he chose to wear the No. 2 to honour the memory of Kobe Bryant's daughter. LeBron James noted that Gianna Bryant reminds him of his own daughter.
LeBron James added that he spoke to Bryant several times about the importance of fatherhood. James said that Bryant was the happiest in the last three years when he was with his daughters and family. LeBron James further revealed that he is a 'girl dad' too and so is his Lakers strike partner Anthony Davis.
The NBA All-Star game will be played on February 16 (February 17 IST) at the United Center, Chicago.
LeBron James honouring Kobe Bryant on the court
Updated 12:03 IST, February 4th 2020