Today on his 44th birth anniversary, let’s take a look at Kobe Bryant’s top five games.
File image of former Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant. AP Photo
Kobe Bryant is part of the basketball Pantheon. After making his NBA debut in 1996, Bryant became a sensation who transcended the sport. From that moment on until his retirement in 2016, he provided highlight after highlight with mind-blowing point scoring feats. The ‘Black Mamba’ won 5 NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers shattering many scoring records. The legendary player and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, died a helicopter crash on 26 January 2020.
Today on his 44th birth anniversary, let’s take a look at Kobe Bryant’s top 5 games:
81 points vs Toronto Raptors ( 22 January, 2006):
65 points vs Portland Trail Blazers (16 March 2007):
62 points vs Dallas Mavericks (20 December 2005):
30 points vs Orlando Magic (NBA Finals, 14 June 2009):
60 points vs Utah Jazz (13 April 2016):