LeBron James Tears Up Over Kobe Bryant's Death: "A Great Player"

NBA star Kobe Bryant / Photo by EPA Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] LeBron James (38, LA Lakers), who plays in the American professional basketball league (NBA), expressed his condolences after hearing the news of Kobe Bryant's (41) death.

On the 26th (local time), according to the 'New York Post,' James was reported to have shed tears while mourning Bryant's death.

According to the media, after hearing the news of Bryant's death, James said, "I remember his last words. If you truly want to be great, and want to become one of the greatest players, you have to give everything you have until the very end," adding, "That meant there is nothing that can replace that."

He continued, "He (Kobe Bryant) was an offensively flawless player," and "Thanks to his skills and passion as a player, he will be remembered forever," paying tribute to the late athlete.

The two were known to have a close friendship. The day before, Bryant had tweeted, "Respect to my brother (LeBron James)" after James surpassed his record by scoring a total of 33,655 points compared to Bryant's 33,643 points.

Meanwhile, NBA star Bryant died on the 26th when the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter he was riding crashed in Calabasas, California, USA.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced that five people, including Bryant and his daughter, died in the accident, and there were no survivors.

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