24-year-old Canberra, Australia native Nick Kyrgios is one of the biggest names in the world of tennis today. As it turns out, he is a huge fan of basketball — in particular, LeBron James and Kobe Byrant. So much so, that Kyrgios had a sleeve tattoo made in honor of the two Los Angeles Lakers superstars:
Nick Kyrgios has made a new tattoo in tribute to Kobe Bryant and LeBron James
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That's a pretty immense tat, and to have one made in honor of your idols is a huge commitment. Obviously, Kyrgios loves Kobe and LeBron that much to have the Lakers stars permanently inked on his body — and so visibly.
It comes to no surprise, however, that athletes from other sports have come to admire the likes of Bryant and James. Both players are widely considered to be two of the greatest basketball players of all time. Then again, you don't have to be a basketball player to idolize these two Lakers greats. As a matter of fact, you need not be an athlete either. Both Kobe and LeBron's admirable dedication to their craft transcends not only basketball, but the world of competitive sports as well.
It's also probably safe to say that Kygios is a huge Lakers fan. Much like other Purple & Gold supporters, he probably isn't too happy about how this season has turned out. The league-mandated season suspension due to the coronavirus has put a complete halt on the current campaign, and there is a chance the season might just get canceled altogether. L.A. was one of the favorites to go all the way this year, and it would be a shame for them if all their hard work this year is put to waste.
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