NBA: Kobe Bryant's last tweet congratulates LeBron James

Kobe Bryant's last tweet was to congratulate LeBron James on passing him to become the NBA's third-highest points scorer of all time.

LeBron James in tears as he exits the Los Angeles Lakers team plane following the news of Kobe Bryant's death. James passed Kobe for 3rd on the all-time scoring list yesterday. pic.twitter.com/4gUYmRjUqI

— 12 SPORTS (@12SportsAZ) January 26, 2020

James took third place when his LA Lakers were beaten 108-91 by the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020

James scored 29 points to move to 33,655 career points, 12 more than Bryant, who was also a star for the LA Lakers.

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the NBA's all-time top scorer on 38,387 points, ahead of Karl Malone on 36,928. Both played for the Lakes during their careers.

Prayers to the Bryant family 🙏🏽 #RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/HpsnjMggDH

— Kobe Bryant Fans (@Team_KB24) January 26, 2020

RIP Gianna Maria Bryant. Rest In Peace Queen Mamba 💔🏀 pic.twitter.com/glxRDxp4sl

— Kobe Bryant Fans (@Team_KB24) January 26, 2020

[Source: Stuff:Co]