Lebron James pays tribute to LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant- Lebron James pays tribute to the legendary LA Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant - The Lakers point-guard became the third highest scoring player after beating Bryant's record by one-point in their game Lebron James has finally paid tribute to LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after the unfortunate death of the basketball legend. Kobe was on court side when Lebron surpassed his 33,643 points during a game with Philadelphia Sixers. The basketball legend alongside eight others including his 13-year-old daughter perished in a helicopter crash. The helicopter’s pilot was told by the traffic controller you’re too low moments before he crashed in thick fog on the west coast. The sporting world have been mourning the loss of one of their biggest icons and Lebrone has finally broken his silence in an emotional message on social media. "I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! Read also He influenced my teenage years - Comedian Bovi reacts to Kobe Bryant's death "I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Phily back to LA. Didn't think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we'd have. "I'm heartbroken and devastated my brother, (crying emoji). man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. "I promise you I'll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us here especially. #LakerNation and it is my responsibility to put this sh*t on my back and keep it going!! "Please give me strength from the heavens and watch over me! I got US here! There's so much more I want to say but just can't right now because I can't get through it! "Until we meet again my brother!! #Mama4life #Gigi4life." PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that US President Donald Trump has shared an emotional tribute to the late NBA player Kobe Bryant. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter passed away after his helicopter crashed. Trump described the basketball star as one of the "truly great basketball players of all time". Read also Nigerian student who wrote JAMB 4 different times tops his class in US university (photos) Another Legit.ng report stated that Jose Mourinho has persuaded his players to follow the winning mentality of Kobe Bryant when he became manager of Tottenham last November. Legit.ng also said the deaths of Kobe and his daughter have dominated news headlines, they were not the people who suffered the unfortunate fate. There were seven other people on the helicopter including the pilot putting the total number of deaths at nine. Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi| Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lebron James pays tribute to the legendary LA Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant - The Lakers point-guard became the third highest scoring player after beating Bryant's record by one-point in their game PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng Legit.ng Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi