Jenny Bass, the owner of the Lakers, participated in a sports program in the United States and was interviewed by the media. In the interview, a reporter asked about the different meanings of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to the Lakers. Jenny Bass said that these two players are both leaders of the Lakers, but they are also different. Kobe Bryant is the youth of Lakers fans, and he will always be in the hearts of Lakers fans.
In the second game of the Western Conference finals against Denver Nuggets, anthony davis immediately called out Kobe's name, which is the inner voice of the Lakers. Not only that, Kobe is also his mentor and good friend. LeBron James is the new leader of the Lakers. He will lead the team forward. Jenny said that Kobe helped her become a strong woman, just like her mentor. Jenny also expressed her willingness to help Kobe's family as soon as he died.
In the offseason, LeBron James also renewed his contract with the Lakers for two years and 85 million dollars in advance. Lebron james is almost 36 years old this year, and he still has one year left on his current contract. The Lakers management can offer James a maximum salary contract without hesitation, which shows their respect for James. The 30-year-old veteran will continue to fight.