
LeBron James seen crying on LAX tarmac over Kobe Bryant's death in video
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LeBron James was seen crying on video after returning to Los Angeles and learning that Kobe Bryant died in a tragic crash that killed all nine passengers aboard the former NBA player's helicopter on Sunday. “Much respect my brother #33644.” James celebrated Bryant’s career over the weekend after it was reported he had surpassed the former Lakers player, telling reporters: “Seeing him from afar, and then being able to be in practices with him, and me watching and learning — it’s just too much. It doesn’t make sense.” “Just to make a long story short,” he continued, “now I’m here in a Lakers uniform in Philadelphia, where he’s from, where the first time I ever met him he gave me his shoes, it’s just surreal.” Reports have emerged of extremely foggy conditions at the time of the crash, though it was not clear what caused the fatal incident. Though Bryant and James never played on the Lakers at the same time, both are often regarded as some of the best players in the league’s history.
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