LeBron James Kisses Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa on the Cheek in Heartwarming Moment of Respect

It was great to see the best NBA players from each team at the All-Star Game last weekend. The match went in favor of Team James as they defeated Team Durant 1603-160. The event took place in Cleveland on Sunday. Amongst all the NBA superstars from the past and the present, there was a special guest present.

Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa was seen at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse during the halftime ceremony. 

Vanessa was there to present the Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award to veteran player Chris Paul. She received a warm hug from James after the presentation. It was an emotional moment as many legendary players shared the stage during the ceremony. It was an honor for their contributions to the NBA.

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Bryant’s loss left a huge void and was an emotional experience. In a heartwarming moment of respect, LeBron kissed Bryant’s wife Vanessa on the cheek.

As a matter of fact, Bryant is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. As the NBA history unfolded and every legend was there, Bryant‘s absence was especially difficult to watch at this time.

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James and the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe had a close relationship. It was evident on the court. Furthermore, they were very close friends off the court as well. Their bond grew stronger when James joined the Lakers back in 2018. After Kobe’s death, James is still carrying on his legacy in the world of basketball.

It is clear how much he still misses his teammate. During the All-Star game ceremony, it was difficult to watch all the players who have made the NBA what it is with a legend like Bryant not in attendance.

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It would be impossible to talk about Bryant and not mention his achievements in the All-Star game. His 19 years old age made him the youngest player to ever play in the All-Star game. This achievement still stands today.

Please take a moment to tell us your reaction to seeing James give a warm hug to Bryant’s wife, Vanessa. Let us know how you felt during the ceremony as well.