“Kobe Bryant averaged almost 50!”: When the Lakers legend had one of the most memorable scoring stretches in NBA history

Nithin Joseph | 23/05/2022
"Kobe Bryant averaged almost 50!": When the Lakers legend had one of the most memorable scoring stretches in NBA history

Kobe Bryant was a prolific scorer and practically unguardable. So much so that he once had a 12-game run where he averaged 50 points a game!

The Black Mamba is one of the greatest natural scorers in the NBA. Be it driving to the basket, hitting a mid-range fadeaway, or sinking a game-winning three, he could do it all.

His scoring ability was so elite, that by the end of his career he had propelled himself to third in the all-time scoring charts with 33,643 points. A record that was recently surpassed by one LeBron James.

In fact, Kobe Bryant has numerous feats, including the second-highest single-game points record, a huge 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in 2006!

Falling short of the legendary Wilt Chamberlain who scored a 100, it’s safe to say that Kobe’s legacy will last through the ages.

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Kobe Bryant had one of the greatest scoring runs where he averaged close to 50 points per game

In 2007, the NBA was filled with a plethora of superstars. From Shaquille O’Neal to Dwayne Wade to The King himself LeBron James.

There was no end to the talent on display. However, one player stood out in particular, none other than LA Lakers legend Kobe ‘Bean’ Bryant.

The Black Mamba had one of the greatest scoring runs of all time. He averaged a massive 49.8 points per game over a 12-game stretch, showcasing just how prolific a scorer he is!

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There can be no denying just how amazing a player Kobe is. His hard work, mindset, and skill were truly a joy to watch as he performed day in and day out for the Lakers.

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Nithin Joseph

Nithin is a content writer at The SportsRush. Like his favorite athlete Kobe Bryant, the company has helped Nithin elevate his writing skills to a whole new level, especially as an NBA content writer. With over 1500 articles to his name, Nithin's love for the sport knows no bounds. And, as he continues to watch the sport on a daily basis, he hopes his fascination with the NBA, especially the Miami Heat will inspire more and more readers to give the sport a chance. Perhaps, one day making basketball in India as big as it is in the United States.

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