Lakers’ LeBron James honours Kobe Bryant with new tattoo

LeBron James is honouring his friend Kobe Bryant with a new tattoo. (LeBron James/Instagram)

LeBron James has revealed a new tattoo he’s gotten to honour his late friend Kobe Bryant.

The tattoo pays tribute to Bryant’s nickname Black Mamba by featuring a Black Mamba snake, Bryant’s numbers eight and 24 as well some roses and the words “Mamba 4 Life.”

The Lakers legend passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.

The Lakers will return to the court for the first time since the crash when they host the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center Friday. Ahead of the game, the club revealed a new KB logo that will appear on the court and team jerseys as well as hung a jersey next to Bryant’s former stall, which is now being used by James.

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