LeBron James, Anthony Davis Explain Their Kobe Bryant Tattoos

Kobe Bryant lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash on Jan. 26. He was traveling with his daughter Gigi and seven other people, including the pilot. LeBron James and Anthony Davis got their Kobe Bryant tattoos in a tribute for the Lakers legend.

The superstars talked to The Athletic’s Brett Dawson and offered details of their new tats.

“All my tats are something special,” Davis says. “I don’t have any meaningless tats, so knowing how much Kobe meant to me, I felt like for me, the impact that he had on my life and my basketball career, I felt like it was only right for me to get a tattoo to remember him.”

LeBron has a coiled snake wrapped around flowers and the numbers 24 and 8. These are the numbers of the jerseys Bryant wore as a Laker.

“Every time I look at my tattoos, it puts me back in the perspective of time, or the inspiration behind it,” LeBron says. “So that’s all part of the journey.”

Tattoos and championship for Kobe Bryant

Bryant’s death shocked everyone in the world of basketball. He died too soon and the world will miss his energy and wisdom. He was a family man who used every moment to be with his wife and children. Bryant had the energy young players needed. Many players looked up to him. He was the Black Mamba, and everyone respected him. Bryant will be remembered as one of the best players in the basketball world.

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Bryant prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the first game they played since Bryant’s death. LeBron held a speech, and it was emotional.

When it comes to LeBron and the Lakers, they are on top of the Western Conference. The team is on a good way to make the playoffs and even win the championship. LeBron, Davis and the rest of the guys have a huge motivation. They will try to win a title for Bryant. It will be the best tribute for the legend. Let’s hope that the Lakers will continue playing with this strength.