LeBron James is about to become the leading scorer in the NBA. But before that he broke a crucial record, he is the first player to score 40 against all 30 teams. And while that may be true Kobe Bryant did it before him. Kobe scored against every team he played.
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Yes, we are all showering applause on James for scoring against all 30 teams, Kobe’s achievement should not be diminished and it should be spoken of in the same breath.
Many of you might have even wondered, how had no player done that before. And the truth is, Bryant did. He scored against everyone except the Lakers. We reckon if he played them, he would have scored 40. Easy.
Kobe Bryant was the first to do it, not LeBron James
Kobe was no slouch. He was stellar when it came to scoring. Second most 60-point games in NBA history, which included a stunning 81 against the Raptors. The second-highest-scoring game of all time.
LeBron might have done his bit and put up 40 against everyone. But he has been a part of 3 teams. This gave him ample opportunity to score against his former teams, Cleveland and Miami.
And while we are busy adding superlatives to LeBron’s performance, we should talk of Kobe’s achievement in the same breath.
Kobe Bryant’s 3rd death anniversary
On January 26th, 2020, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and others lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash outside Calabasas, California.
Today is the 3rd death anniversary of Kobe Bryant. And it is a day that will forever be etched into our memories.
And while the Mamba might be gone, his spirit and his will live on. Countless players idolize Bryant and many are doing their best to channel the Mamba Mentality.
Rest in Peace Kobe Bryant.
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