After a glamourous career of cut-throat competitive years, what an athlete often looks back to reflect on is the bonds he makes off-court. The lasting legacy goes hand in hand with the life-changing friendships. One such example was observed when LeBron James celebrated the legacy of the late great Virgil Abloh who passed away in 2021.

The Los Angeles Lakers star honored his designer friend at the Drake concert. Coincidentally, the $250 million worth rapper did the same a few weeks back.

A celebration of friendship from LeBron James

The 38-year-old attended a Drake concert in Los Angeles at the CA Crypto.com Arena last night. There, he posted an Instagram story honoring his bond with Abloh. With a caption of “#RIPVirgil,” the Lobos owner indicated that it was a night he would have loved to spend with the designer.

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The NBA superstar added a symbolic owl emoji as a tribute to his friend while capturing a giant statue of him in the story. That statue was unveiled by Drake just more than a month ago during his tour’s opening. The rapper did so to celebrate his friendship with the iconic artist.

Virgil Abloh passed away two years back reportedly due to cancer after a long fight with the disease. The world to date mourns the sudden loss of such a talent. LeBron James was no exception as he gave his flowers to his old friend and showed his softer side to the world.

The unknown side of LeBron

With a demeanor of a fierce competitor, the four-time NBA champion often comes across as a driven individual. Despite that, he has been able to maintain great relationships with his contemporaries. Even at the pinnacle of his life, he has maintained an extreme level of loyalty to his close ones.

The tales of his friendship are exemplary. He reportedly still keeps in touch with his high school basketball teammates.

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In this life, human beings are remembered for their work alongside the memories they leave in the minds of their people. LeBron has created a nearly unmatchable legacy on the court of basketball. With already establishing himself as a basketball role model, his stories and actions make him larger than the game. These are the things that turn him into a KING.