Could Kobe have scored 100?

May 2024 · 5 minute read
I think 100 is possible. I absolutely do. If I hadn't sat out those six minutes in the first half, maybe I would have had it. That's part of a fantastic oral history of the game.  Takedown request View complete answer on nbcsports.com

Why was Kobe not an All Star in 99?

1999 - Locked out

To be fair to Bryant, no one made the All-Star team this year because there was no All-Star Game. The NBA lockout shortened the season, which started on Feb. 5, and the annual midseason exhibition was left on the cutting room floor.

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Has Kobe ever been a 99 in 2k?

Taking a closer look at other players besides Kobe Bryant with 99 overall ratings in NBA 2k24. In addition to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, it seems as though NBA 2K24 is poised to hand out two additional 99 overall ratings.  Takedown request View complete answer on sportskeeda.com

Who was guarding Kobe when he scored 81?

In honor of the 17-year anniversary, people throughout the NBA community shared their thoughts about the game, and even the man who guarded Kobe that day (former Raptors guard Jalen Rose) looked back on the moment.  Takedown request View complete answer on yardbarker.com

What is Kobe Bryant's highest score?

Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, in one of the greatest sporting displays of all time. However, some believe it could have been even better. Bryant scored 81 points with 21/33 two-point shots, 7/13 three-pointers and 18/20 free throws in 41 minutes and 56 seconds on the court.  Takedown request View complete answer on marca.com

Why Kobe Thought Scoring 100 Points Was Impossible Even After Scoring 81

How old was Kobe when he scored 10,000 points?

At 24 years and 194 days, Bryant became the youngest player at the time to reach 10,000 career points, surpassing iconic figures like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal.  Takedown request View complete answer on timesofindia.indiatimes.com

How is Kobe better than LeBron?

Kobe had much better footwork, a much deeper bag (probably the deepest bag in history), much more skilled as a jumpshooter from mid range and 3 (while LeBron somewhat struggled with his shooting from both of those areas for the first half of his career, he did get better in Miami.  Takedown request View complete answer on reddit.com

What was Jordan's highest scoring game?

3/28/90: Bulls vs Cavs - MJ scores career-high 69 | NBA.com. This content is not available.  Takedown request View complete answer on nba.com

How many points did Kobe drop on Jalen Rose?

January 22, 2006: Kobe Bryant drops 81 points on Jalen Rose and the Raptors.  Takedown request View complete answer on twitter.com

Was Shaq ever 100 overall in 2K?

The Sport Dealer - Shaq is the only player in 2K history to have a 100 overall rating, and he had that in NBA 2K2 😳🎮 | Facebook.  Takedown request View complete answer on facebook.com

What was Kobe's lowest 2K rating?

The popular NBA 2K video game franchise has given Kobe Bryant a player rating of 85, which happens to be the lowest of his storied career. As you might imagine, this did not please the Mamba Army.  Takedown request View complete answer on slamonline.com

What was LeBron's lowest 2K rating?

One player who has always ranked highly in the game is, of course, LeBron James, who was rated 78 as a rookie by NBA 2K, 88 as a sophomore and then never fell back below 94. NBA 2K24 has the GOAT candidate rated as a 96, which could prove low depending on how James performs this season.  Takedown request View complete answer on hoopshype.com

Who is the youngest NBA All-Star?

Youngest: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers became the youngest player to start in an NBA All-Star game at the age of 19 years, 170 days during the 1998 NBA All-Star Game.  Takedown request View complete answer on en.wikipedia.org

Has Kobe ever missed an All-Star Game?

James and Abdul-Jabbar currently share the record for most NBA All-Star Games played with 18. After last year's game, both James and the late Kobe Bryant had been selected on 18 occasions, but the latter missed three of them in 2010, 2014 and 2015.  Takedown request View complete answer on en.as.com

Who is the youngest NBA All-Star MVP?

Derrick Rose and Wes Unseld are tied for the youngest MVPs in All-Star Games. They were 22 years old.  Takedown request View complete answer on statmuse.com

What is Steph Curry's career high?

Stephen Curry put up his most points in a game versus the Trail Blazers on January 3, 2021, with 62 points.  Takedown request View complete answer on statmuse.com

What is Larry Bird's career high?

On March 12, 1985, Larry Bird recorded a career-high 60 points in a win over the Atlanta Hawks!  Takedown request View complete answer on nba.com

What is MJ's career high?

Michael Jordan posted his most points in a game against the Cavaliers on March 28, 1990, with 69 points.  Takedown request View complete answer on statmuse.com

Who is better Kobe or Curry?

In the playoffs (where it matters and players actually care), Steph has more points, rebounds, and assists per game than Kobe, has a better FG%, a better WS/48 and also better OBPM and DBPMs.  Takedown request View complete answer on lakersball.com

Has Kobe ever won against Jordan?

Kobe Beats MJ for the First Time - There always has to be a first time for everything. Even when his Airness outscored Kobe, 31 to 20, the Black Mamba had the last laugh, getting his first victory ever over his idol back in February 1998.  Takedown request View complete answer on bet.com

Is Kobe the greatest of all time?

As a 5x champion, 18x All-Star, and 1x MVP, Kobe Bean Bryant is widely regarded as one of the 10 greatest players to ever pick up a basketball. For most, he falls somewhere in between 6 and 9, behind legends like Tim Duncan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, and (of course) Michael Jordan.  Takedown request View complete answer on yardbarker.com

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