LeBron James took to Twitter with a simple but powerful message ahead of the memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. "Wait... so... A month ago... people were mad 'LeBron made Kobe's death about himself...'" "I respect your question for sure, but it's very emotional," James said when asked if he was in the crowd, according to Although it remains unknown if James did in fact join the crowds of mourners, he did at least tune into the memorial, as he went on to praise Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, for the emotional speech she gave at the service. All rights reserved. Here's what the L.A. Lakers star had to say about the gathering. Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. With some 20,000 people crowded into the Staples Center for the service, eyes were peeled for James, who remained evasive regarding his attendance when hounded by the media, prompting many fans to speak out on social media. It reads “2/24” with the infinity emoji and purple and gold hearts.The Lakers chose 2/24 for a reason. Interesting: LeBron James declined to answer whether or not he attended Kobe Bryant's memorial service on Monday Legend: Kobe Bryant seen during his last game on April 13, 2016 'A very emotional day. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) It’s unclear at the moment if Kobe’s family will attend. LeBron James is still in awe of Vanessa Bryant.
With his three daughters that are still here," he added. ... It’s unclear at the moment if Kobe’s family will attend.
Kobe wore No. A private funeral has been held for Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The lingering question of whether or not LeBron James attended Kobe Bryant's celebration of life public memorial on Monday is becoming a point of frustration for some fans. He can be reached at LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 05, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com "Why are y'all so pressed about knowing if LeBron attended the memorial or not?" "We continue to live on his legacy and continue to have our hearts heavy with both sadness and with happiness for his family that are still here. Perhaps Monday’s celebration can provide some closure for Kobe’s family and friends.Matt is a Co-Founder at The Spun. So, it's not a closure. Players on the Lakers, along with a number of other NBA stars, will be in attendance.The celebration of Kobe’s life will be carried on ESPN starting at 1:00 PM ET.Kobe’s death came just one day after James had passed him for third on the all-time scoring list. "Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. 24 for most of his career, and Gianna wore No. ""My heart is with their family still. It was just a very difficult day. After LeBron James spoke at the first game for the Los Angeles Lakers after Kobe Bryant’s death, it would have been unfair to expect him to stand in the Staples Center again as people from all over the world of basketball, entertainment and Los Angeles came to pay tribute to a fallen icon and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, an icon in her early stages. LeBron James holds the ball and lets the 24-second shot clock expire as a tribute to Kobe Bryant to begin a game against the Trail Blazers on Jan. 31 at Staples Center. Obviously, it was a celebration but it was a difficult day for all of us. Lebron James appeared notably absent from yesterday's celebration of life service for Kobe Bryant. Monday, there will be a memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, who were tragically killed in a helicopter accident back on January 26. "To stand up there the way she did, to give that speech the way she gave that speech. LeBron James took to Twitter a few minutes ahead of the event with a message.James, who was close to Kobe and his family and was visibly devastated after hearing the news, posted a simple-but-powerful note to social media. I commend her. With his mom and dad and his sisters. But it was a celebration which was well received from not only the Laker faithful, not only the family here, but everybody around the world. "One thing I can come out of it saying is how strong and how bold and how powerful Vanessa is," James said. The 35-year-old basketball star praised Kobe Bryant ’s widow amid rumors that he didn’t attend the late athlete’s public memorial.
""It's never going to be a closure," he added. Proceeds from the event will go the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. The Kobe Bryant memorial was attended by many of the biggest names in NBA and WNBA history, including active players who had games Monday night. His last tweet was a congratulatory post to James in the aftermath.While it’s been a month, many are still having a hard time wrapping their heads around the tragedy. 2 on her youth basketball team. "With his wife.
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