LeBron James Says 'Every Game' Will Be Emotional Following Death of Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the entire NBA world, have had difficulties in coping with the shocking death of Kobe Bryant.

It's been over a week since Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were lost in a tragic helicopter accident in Calabasas, and people are still processing the loss of the Laker great.

LeBron James, who provided a touching tribute to the Bryant's this past Friday prior to the Lakers' game against the Portland Trail Blazers, said that the remainder of the season will be emotional.

“Every game is going to be emotional,” said James, via USA Today. “But time heals all, and it’s going to continue to help us every game. We’ll continue to lean on each other and lean on our crowd. Our crowd is going to be with us. We have to continue to push forward. That’s what he’d want us to do.”

James isn't lying. Not only did James get a tattoo in order to permanently pay tribute to Kobe, but NBA teams will also wear a black patch on their jerseys in honor of the future Hall of Famer.

Additionally, this year's NBA All-Star Game will feature a tribute to the late Bryants -- Team LeBron will wear No. 2 in honor of Gianna, while Team Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear the No. 24 for Kobe.

James is fully embracing Bryant's teachings, and hopes to honor him by leading the Lakers to their first NBA Championship in a decade.