It’s been five years since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, in Calabasas, California. Every year since, the NBA community has honored this basketball legend.
Recently, his final tweet honoring LeBron James was shared again, reminding fans of the strong respect and friendship between the two stars.
Five years before this day, just a few hours before his tragic helicopter crash, Kobe Bryant sent a heartfelt tweet congratulating LeBron James for passing him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
After sharing respect for each other, Kobe tweeted his final message: “Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother #33644.” The tweet resurfaced recently, reminding fans of Kobe’s legacy and his hope to see the Lakers, led by James and Anthony Davis, win their first title since 2010.
5 years ago today… Kobe’s last tweet 😔🙏💜
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 25, 2025
(h/t @kobehighlight) pic.twitter.com/KdoP60OtF9
In 2020, James and Davis fulfilled that dream in the NBA Bubble, dedicating their championship victory to Kobe’s memory—a moment forever etched in basketball history.
Fans react to Kobe Bryant’s heartfelt throwback post
Kobe Bryant’s last message, praising LeBron James and showing their mutual respect, holds a special place for basketball fans everywhere. As the tweet resurfaces, fans are honoring Kobe’s legacy and reflecting on how quickly time has passed since the NBA legend’s tragic death.
@Konfu_T stated, “Fuck where does time go.”
Fuck where does time go
— Himzel Washington (@Konfu_T) January 25, 2025
@kmtrises wrote, “Wish kobe was still alive.”
wish kobe was still alive
— KMT (@kmtrises) January 25, 2025
@yoboy49ersfan noted, “RIP Kobe, we still love you ❤️.”
RIP Kobe, we still love you ❤️
— Depressed Niners Fan (@yoboy49ersfan) January 25, 2025
@upbilssed said, “Kobe fans don’t like LeBron but KOBE likes LeBron smh.”
Kobe fans don’t like LeBron but KOBE likes LeBron smh
— Graceful🦈 (@upbilssed) January 25, 2025
@punkrockcoach noted, “What an ABSOLUTE legend! 💎”
What an ABSOLUTE legend! 💎 pic.twitter.com/njlZb0PVR2
— COACH (@punkrockcoach) January 25, 2025
@Tcreager24 commented, “RIP to my GOAT ❤️.”
RIP to my GOAT ❤️
— T🐬🌰 (@Tcreager24) January 25, 2025
