Sunday was a big and solemn day in the NBA world and for the Los Angeles Lakers as it marked what would have been the late Kobe Bryant ’s 47th birthday. Many of his peers, including Pau Gasol, took to social media to honor Bryant on his special day. Current Lakers star LeBron James was also one of Kobe Bryant’s peers who took the time to honor the late LA legend with a post on social media.

The Lakers’ official Instagram page posted a tribute to Kobe Bryant with an image depicting the former star in his signature dunk pose and his original No. 8 jersey. Behind the image was a large No. 8, with the caption, ‘Happy Birthday, Kobe,’ at the bottom of the graphic. The tribute was then reposted by LeBron James.

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