VIDEO: Footage Emerges of LeBron James Getting What Appears to Be Snake Tattoo in Honor of Kobe Bryant

The basketball world continues to mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant and express its gratitude towards the former Laker through various forms of tribute. Athletes, fans, friends and celebrities alike have been posting heartfelt messages to social media in honor of Kobe, and some diehard fans have even gone well beyond that. It seems you can officially add LeBron to the list of diehards, as the King shared a video of him getting some fresh ink of a snake, in what appears to be a show of ultimate respect to the late NBA legend.

Appears as if LeBron is getting a snake tattoo to honor the memory of Kobe Bryant. ? ?

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— theScore (@theScore) January 30, 2020

He's wearing it on his BODY. It just means more.

James recently shared an emotional post over Instagram in which he honored his late friend. Now he's taking things another step further with what appears to be a Kobe-themed tattoo.

While we have yet to see the finished product, one can only imagine it will be a truly heartwarming piece of art.

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I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!! I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! ?????. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation?? and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️?? #Gigi4Life❤️??

A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 27, 2020 at 6:43pm PST

James, just like the rest of us, was completely shocked and devastated upon hearing the news of Kobe's passing, and as the new face of the Lakers, LeBron is doing all he can to show his respects to Bryant.