James also talked about this topic in today's interview. When asked about the slogan of the team ending training and warming up before the game? 1, 2, 3, Mamba? At that time, James said that without Kobe, there would be no Lakers now. Kobe's existence and influence are obvious to all. When you put on the purple and gold shirt and put on the Lakers' equipment, even before I became a Laker, when you think of basketball, Kobe's influence is far-reaching.
Without Kobe's contribution, the Lakers might not have reached their present height. Although many fans have regarded James and Kobe as rivals over the years, in fact, their personal relationships are still very good. James also has great respect for Kobe. At Kobe's last All-Star, James was the first player who was willing to do his best to enjoy Kobe. And James once said that I had many opportunities to play with him in the All-Star Game and the Olympic Games. Suppose you are a player. If you love games, if you participate in games, or even if you don't play games, but you are just a fan, you can't help thinking about Kobe every day.
In fact, since Kobe's death, Lakers players have been commemorating Kobe in their own way, and the Lakers also regard this season as a special season. They hope to win the championship for Kobe, and they are willing to inherit Kobe's glory and go all out.