LeBron James & Anthony Davis Reveal How Kobe's Death Still Impacts Them

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LeBron James & Anthony Davis
Kobe Bryant's legacy will forever live on.

When Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a helicopter crash almost one year ago to the day, fans around the world were devastated. Kobe was one of the most iconic basketball players of all-time and he left a lasting impact on some of today's biggest superstars. As a lifelong member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant had a particular impact on the current roster, which eventually went out and won the championship in his honor.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have had leadership roles on the Lakers over the past two seasons and in a new report from ESPN, both players outlined how Bryant's passing continues to have an impact on them. Based on their words, it's clear that Kobe is at the top of their minds every single game.

LeBron James & Anthony Davis Reveal How Kobe's Death Still Impacts Them
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"Man, it's a saying that time heals all," James said. "And as devastating and as tragic as it was and still is to all of us involved with it, only time. And it takes time. Everyone has their own grieving process."

"As we approach his one-year anniversary, it saddens our hearts to actually come to the realization that he's gone," Davis added. "I know I still have trouble with it, you still just can't believe it."

Both players also talked about how Kobe still creeps into the Lakers' rituals as they always say "Mamba On Three" in the huddle. Almost a year after Kobe's passing, the Lakers continue to make him proud and that Mamba Mentality is with the team every single game.

LeBron James & Anthony Davis Reveal How Kobe's Death Still Impacts Them
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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