The NBA world got emotional as the Los Angeles Lakers presented their tribute to rapper Takeoff during warmups ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. In their last game, LeBron James and co. finally ended their losing streak against the Denver Nuggets. And now fans want them to continue to build on their first win of the season.

Takeoff, the 28-year-old Migos rapper, was shot and killed last night in Houston. And the news of his death shocked the entire world. All of the big names came out to express their condolences and pay tribute to the young star online. “No f*****g way…,” Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young tweeted, and Dallas Mavericks coach Jared Dudley tweeted, “Wow! So sad man! RIP.” Furthermore, superstars from other sports also paid their respects.

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So far this season, the New Orleans Pelicans have won four of six games. Tonight, it will be interesting for fans to see the competition between the two power forwards Zion Williamson and the Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James.

LeBron James’ Lakers paid their tribute to Takeoff

During the pre-game warmups, the entire stadium would have gotten emotional as the Lakers only played Migos music. An emotional environment could be felt throughout the warmups. Not only in the stadium but also the fans shared their feelings on social media.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

The NBA and the hip-hop industry share an unspoken bond. Several NBA stars have been seen spending time with rappers and hip-hop artists over the years. LeBron James and James Harden are just a few that fans will remember for their close friendships with prominent rappers in the industry. James can also often be seen singing along to rap music on his social media.

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It was a very heartfelt gesture from the Lakers and fans will hope that they continue their winning streak moving forward.

What did you think of the Lakers’ tribute to Takeoff? How do you think LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will fare this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.