Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been vocal with their teammates following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant.

James and Davis were very close with Bryant. Vogel says the two stars have been helping the group manage their emotions:

LA players and coaches gathered for a light workout on Tuesday that turned into an impromptu storytelling session about their favorite memories of Bryant. It was the first time that the team had met since Bryant's passing.

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James recalled of story of Bryant knocking down Pau Gasol during a game between Team USA and Spain in the 2008 Olympics. Dr. Judy Seto, the Lakers' director of sports performance, said that it was a calculated move to get Gasol thinking of where he had to improve before joining the Lakers the following season.

The Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference. It would be special to see James and Davis lead LA on a title run for Kobe. The Lakers are back in action on Friday when they host Damian Lillard, Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Lakers retired Bryant’s No. 8 and 24 jerseys last year. He will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer as part of an incredible class when inductees are announced later this year.