LeBron James built a solid relationship with Kobe Bryant well before the King joined the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the future Hall of Famer finally revealed the exact moment when the Black Mamba let him know he was ready for the NBA.
The Lakers star was apparently reminiscing about the good old days on social media when he shared a post with Kobe Bryant. LeBron James claims that the Lakers legend helped him get off the court and that this was a clear sign that Bryant gave James the utmost respect.
LeBron James thinks back to the first time he faced Kobe Bryant. LeBron totaled 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists with 6 of 20 shooting. Kobe Bryant finished with 10 points and 3 of 8 in the Lakers’ 89-79 win over the Cavs.
This is the description on the Instagram post showing both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant:
“The help off the court made me realize that I belonged and that I was chosen even at the age of 19.”
