Kobe with a Historic Night (48 Point Game , 16th Season)

[AirTupac]

Witness.... THE KOBE SYSTEM.http://lakernation.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/81.gifhttp://lakernation.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/81.gifhttp://lakernation.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/81.gif

Most Points Single Game, NBA History
At Least 16 Seasons Into Career Season
Kobe Bryant 48 2011-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 46 1985-86
Shaquille O'Neal 45 2008-09
Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar 43 1984-85
Source: Elias Sports Bureau

Shamelessly stolen from the True Hoops site.
SO it is in fact historic in a way.


Formatted the top 3 a bit.

Most Points Scored in a Single Game in NBA History By a Player At Least 16 Seasons Into Career


Kobe Bryant - 48 points on 1-9-2012 (48/5/3)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 46 points on 2-6-1986 (46/11/4)
Shaquille O'Neal - 45 points on 2-27-2009 (45/11/2)

[skaterbasist]

48/5/3/3

[hkfosho]

Historic night? 40 pt games happen every season buddy

[AirTupac]

Historic night? 40 pt games happen every season buddy

16th season
Kobe
Not bad for "Old Fella" :banana: :banana:

[KBryant24]

Historic night? 40 pt games happen every season buddy
i thought kobe was done though???
i thought he was old and was way past his prime???

guess not

[FashionIssues]

that was sick

[AMISTILLILL]

How is this historic?

[Kobr]

Last 5 games

48 / 5 / 3
26 / 2 / 9
39 / 4 / 7
30 / 8 / 3
37 / 8 / 6

:applause:

[zay_24]

One of the greatest games i've ever seen:bowdown:

[AirTupac]

How is this historic?

Anything the Mamba does is historic
:pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :pimp:

[Heavincent]

NBA getting tooled on by a guy in his 16th season :roll:

Black Mamba still the best player in the NBA.

[c3z4r]

i was amazed to see the suns double him off the ball. Man that brought back some memories.

[Mr. Jabbar]

we are not worthy

[FourthTenor]

Obviously Kobe has always been able to put up big games, and is still able to.

The problem comes when he is shooting poorly AND other guys DO have it going, and he refuses to defer even for one night for the good of the TEAM, and they lose or barely squeak out a win despite him.

IMO those games say more about him than these games where he does nothing Jamal Crawford doesn't do a couple times every season as well.

[kennethgriffin]

to all the people saying its no big deal/normal/regular for kobe in his 16th year to drop almost 50 points....


you're right... :D it is

[TheAesirsFinest]

Last 5 games

48 / 5 / 3
26 / 2 / 9
39 / 4 / 7
30 / 8 / 3
37 / 8 / 6

:applause:

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[AMISTILLILL]

Anything the Mamba does is historic
:pimp: :pimp: :pimp: :pimp:

Okay...

[KBryant24]

i was amazed to see the suns double him off the ball. Man that brought back some memories.
lol at them doubling him on his second to last possesion, knocking the ball away from him on the pass and then he is still able to get a shot off and draw a foul!!!
this is why i love being a kobe stan!!!!

[N0Skillz]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Fatal9]

Quite possibly the greatest game ever played :bowdown:

but probably second to the 81 pt one :bowdown:

[Heavincent]

It was obviously the best performance by anybody so far this season. That shit was ****ing awesome.

[Allstar24]

It didn't feel like a historic night because its Kobe...the guy who dropped 81 points in a game :oldlol: But exciting performance nonetheless...in his 16th season, wrist injury and all. This was the first time I've seen the Staples Center alive this season...they wanted him to get 50 so bad but I'm glad he didn't go for the last shot. I love having this guy on my team.

[Jimmy2k8]

Chuckked up 31 shots to get it. The chucker system

On 58 percent shooting? Sit your ass down fool.

[AirTupac]

Okay...

http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/12/12791/13098683.jpg

[heyhey]

meanwhile the big 3 struggling to overcome the Warriors :roll:

[G-Funk]

Chucked up 31 shots to get it. The chucker system


18-31:eek:


:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[AlphaWolf24]

Lord Gawdbe still the best in the world..

[ace23]

How is this historic?
Post any games in which a player has scored 48 or more in his 16th season or later.

Didn't know he still had it in him. :bowdown:

[Heavincent]

meanwhile the big 3 struggling to overcome the Warriors :roll:

Old man Kobe making the rest of the league look silly in comparison :roll:

It ain't even fair anymore.

[G-Funk]

On 58 percent shooting? Sit your ass down fool.
repped

[Fatal9]

Durant's career high: 47 pts




http://i.imgur.com/YhUK8.jpg

[Nick Young]

Obviously Kobe has always been able to put up big games, and is still able to.

The problem comes when he is shooting poorly AND other guys DO have it going, and he refuses to defer even for one night for the good of the TEAM, and they lose or barely squeak out a win despite him.

IMO those games say more about him than these games where he does nothing Jamal Crawford doesn't do a couple times every season as well.
lawl gtfo biased troll, Kobe Ball is high risk high reward and lead the lakers to 5 titles:rockon:

[disel]

If lebron took 31 shots he would score over 50

[G-Funk]

Durant's career high: 47 pts




http://i.imgur.com/YhUK8.jpg


oh thats cold

[JohnnyWall]

http://i.imgur.com/cgsKF.jpg

[Zach Morris]

:applause:

[Lakers13]

Durant's career high: 47 pts




http://i.imgur.com/YhUK8.jpg


:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[heyhey]

He is a chucker face it

he chucked himself to 5 rings while Lebron was too afraid to shoot the open jumpers in the finals :oldlol:

16th season in the league. Best player in the league for at least half of that :bowdown:

we are not worthy

[Droid101]

Suns play no defense and he chucked up 31 shots.
Suns have the 12th ranked defense this season. Somebody just proved they don't watch the games.

[N0Skillz]

Durant's career high: 47 pts




http://i.imgur.com/YhUK8.jpg


COLD BLOODED

[G-Funk]

If lebron took 31 shots he would score over 50

u struggling right now, bro!

[Ronaldinho]

http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/12/12791/13098683.jpg
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Meanwhile, Wade and Lebron are choking against the Warriors.:facepalm

[Maga_1]

38 years old guy

Made 21 of 38 shots from the field, 9 of 10 free throws and had seven rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes.
51 points


Anyone?

[disel]

Suns play no defense. he jacked up 31 shots. probaly more then the rest of the team combined. CHUCKER

[N0Skillz]

38 years old guy

Made 21 of 38 shots from the field, 9 of 10 free throws and had seven rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes.
51 points


Anyone?


Kareem

[FourthTenor]

lawl gtfo biased troll, Kobe Ball is high risk high reward and lead the lakers to 5 titles:rockon:

:ohwell:

[The-Legend-24]

Last 5 games

48 / 5 / 3
26 / 2 / 9
39 / 4 / 7
30 / 8 / 3
37 / 8 / 6

:applause:
Is this real life? :bowdown:

[Lakers13]

38 years old guy

Made 21 of 38 shots from the field, 9 of 10 free throws and had seven rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes.
51 points


Anyone?

Sounds like Jordan

[disel]

u struggling right now, bro!
FACT, LEBRON IS A MORE EFFECIENT BALLER. GIVE HIM 31 SHOTS AND HE'LL GET YOU 50 PLUS

[JohnnyWall]

If lebron took 31 shots he would score over 50

LeBron took 30 shots on 01/18/11... made 11 of them for only 34 points.

:roll:

[Rocker09]

Don't feed the troll...

[G-Funk]

Suns play no defense. he jacked up 31 shots. probaly more then the rest of the team combined. CHUCKER

ur still struggling bro!!!

[heyhey]

Is this real life? :bowdown:

it's like NBA 2k12 on Pro :oldlol:

[Noof]

Suns play no defense and he chucked up 31 shots.
They were playing good defense. :facepalm

[lilblingy]

If lebron took 31 shots he would score over 50

Come back when lebron scores 48 pts on high percentage with a good chunk of it coming from the 4th quarter...in his 16th season.


Mamba:bowdown: :bowdown:

[Maga_1]

Sounds like Jordan

Yes.

Congrats to Kobe for the huge game tho, amazing display.

[G-Funk]

LeBron took 30 shots on 01/18/11... made 11 of them for only 34 points.

:roll:
:applause: :applause: :applause:

[Zach Morris]

Suns play no defense. he jacked up 31 shots. probaly more then the rest of the team combined. CHUCKER

Grant Hill isn't a good defender? Wait. Are you mad?

[Zach Morris]

Kobe dick riders need to understand he took more shots then his teammates combined. LBJ with 31 shots will get you 50 plus easily especially against the pathetic suns defense

Refer to JohnnyWall's post. . . .:lol

[No Name]

Kobe dick riders need to understand he took more shots then his teammates combined. LBJ with 31 shots will get you 50 plus easily especially against the pathetic suns defense
except that kobe shot 58% and the rest of the team shot 42%

[EllisGW]

i like how people act 12 years old and arguing stupid crap about lebron and kobe instead loving great basketball

[G-Funk]

FACT, LEBRON IS A MORE EFFECIENT BALLER. GIVE HIM 31 SHOTS AND HE'LL GET YOU 50 PLUS

01/18/11... 11-30, for only 34 points.

struggling

[artest 93]

Took as many shots than all the other 4 starters combined too. Let's be fair: if LeBron did this, you kids would be all over him, "ball-hogger, stat-padding, they are up by 10!"

[Jimmy2k8]

Kobe dick riders need to understand he took more shots then his teammates combined. LBJ with 31 shots will get you 50 plus easily especially against the pathetic suns defense

Did you watch the game? Obviously not, because other than Pau and Bynum, no other Lakers teammate was connecting. Unless you're going to tell me that Kobe was hogging the ball the entire time, which isn't true since the ball movement was there.

[No Name]

01/18/11... 11-30, for only 34 points.

struggling
if he just made that one 16 pointer ya know? :hammerhead:

[knightfall88]

Kobe dick riders need to understand he took more shots then his teammates combined. LBJ with 31 shots will get you 50 plus easily especially against the pathetic suns defense

I don't think he can get to 31 shots before the 4th quarter, in which case it is time to spectate

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Great performance, caught the 4th quarter myself :applause:

[Soulful]

Damn missed it :rant

where can i find a replay??

[AirTupac]

Damn missed it :rant

where can i find a replay??

In my dreams and in the nightmares of Pheonix fans.

[rfoster24]

i like how people act 12 years old and arguing stupid crap about lebron and kobe instead loving great basketball

Yeah, they're gay.

[disel]

LeBron took 30 shots on 01/18/11... made 11 of them for only 34 points.

:roll:
LOL this moron, so you go and bring in one bad game.LBJ against atleanta 48 points 10 boards 6 assists 3 blocks 3 steals on 15 of 23 shooting dec 30 2009

LBJ 47 points 17-31 shooting 8 assists 8 boards feb 6 2010

Just as effecient and far better at getting assists/teammates involved while taking the same amount of shots

[JohnnyWall]

Kobe dick riders need to understand he took more shots then his teammates combined. LBJ with 31 shots will get you 50 plus easily especially against the pathetic suns defense

Apparently not...


01/18/2011 - 11 for 30 (36.7%), 34 points.
04/04/2010 - 14 for 31 (45.2%), 42 points.
02/18/2010 - 15 for 33 (45.5%), 43 points.
02/06/2010 - 17 for 31 (54.8%), 47 points.
12/23/2009 - 14 for 30 (46.7%), 34 points.

[AirTupac]

I would give props to any player who did what Kobe did tonight. Trolling aside, this was a great performance. Gave me chills.

[24r2]

rank #7?

seriously?

:oldlol:

[ThePointGuard11]

He always gives the Suns buckets, this isn't anything new...the only thing to really be celebrated here is his field goal percentage. Good performance though :applause: can't stand the guy, but I'll give credit where credit is due. I can't wait to see what he does against the better defensive teams in the league.

[spiegel]

I dont really like the man, but once you see someone play with such intensity and immense courage under pain, you just marvell at their physical longevity. This is coming from someone who dislikes him.

[KingLeBronJames]

Chucked up 31 shots to get it. The chucker system
The guy was on fire shooting over 50%. Who the hell cares that he shot 31 times. That would be stupid not to give Kobe the ball to shoot.

[spiegel]

LOL this moron, so you go and bring in one bad game.LBJ against atleanta 48 points 10 boards 6 assists 3 blocks 3 steals on 15 of 23 shooting dec 30 2009

LBJ 47 points 17-31 shooting 8 assists 8 boards feb 6 2010

Just as effecient and far better at getting assists/teammates involved while taking the same amount of shots
Why make this thread into a pissing match? enjoy the performance because lifes to short.Once you blink guys like kobe who come once in a lifetime generation will pass you by.

[LakerGirl72]

damm that was a great game! kobe is definitely a player in the MVP race!! :bowdown:

[spiegel]

He must be the leading PPG right now. His scorching last few games are good almost as good as his crazy season where he had that duration where he was accomplishing massive feats like consecutive 50 point games inarow.

[quick96]

No surprise here. Kobe "the G.O.A.T." Bryant with another amazing game. Looking forward to his 50 and 60 point game later this season.

[spiegel]

No surprise here. Kobe "the G.O.A.T." Bryant with another amazing game. Looking forward to his 50 and 60 point game later this season.
I think Jordan and few others would disagree about the GOAT label.

[G-Funk]

The guy was on fire shooting over 50%. Who the hell cares that he shot 31 times. That would be stupid not to give Kobe the ball to shoot.
:rockon:

[Eric Cartman]

It's true what they say: A woman can hold a man down in many aspects of your life. For Kobe, it's making sweet love to opposing defenses.

[Allstar24]

Of course Jordan had to be dragged into this thread, like clockwork.

[rhythmic]

More importantly, LA are 7-2 in the last 9 games. :applause:

[Moneyshot]

38 years old guy

Made 21 of 38 shots from the field, 9 of 10 free throws and had seven rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes.
51 points


Anyone?

Great game by Jordan, but the question was if anyone scored over 48 in their 16th or later season. Jordan played a total of 15 season, in between both his retirements.

Legit question, has anyone ever scored this many points, this late into their career?

[RazorBaLade]

Lakers coach Mike Brown: "He just, I don't know. If you open him up, he might be a machine. I don't know."

[G-Funk]

[QUOTE=rhythmic

[EllisGW]

do lakers ever play a road game

[EllisGW]

Not bad for a team learning a whole new system

they cant win on the road

[Eric Cartman]

Lakers coach Mike Brown: "He just, I don't know. If you open him up, he might be a machine. I don't know."

Sucking up to him just like he did for Lebron :facepalm

[quick96]

I think Jordan and few others would disagree about the GOAT label.

HA!

I would have accepted Lew Alcindor, Wilt "the stilt" Chamberlain, Magic Johnson as being able to disagree about the G.O.A.T. my little one. But Michael "90's cabbage patch" Jordan? Please! HA HA HA HA!

What a joke. :roll:

[rhythmic]

do lakers ever play a road game

Oscars/Grammy's is the reason LAL always play a lot more home games at the beginning of every season. They'll eventually have a brutal road schedule.

[ThePointGuard11]

do lakers ever play a road game

Not at the beginning of the season, it happens every year. Every time you flip to the game, they're playing at the Staples Center. It's just the way they set up their schedule every year I guess.

[G-Funk]

He did it without taking a 3!!:eek:

[IGOTGAME]

Kobe alluded to the http://ESPN.com/NBA rankings after his 48 pts: "Not bad for the 7th best player in the league."

lol

[rhythmic]

LA are officially #1 in the pacific division after being in last place two weeks ago. :applause:

[G-Funk]

they cant win on the road


baby steps

[imnew09]

Like A Boss!

[Whoah10115]

I'm sure Malone had something in his 16th season.

[Vienceslav]

Most Points Single Game, NBA History
At Least 16 Seasons Into Career Season
Kobe Bryant 48 2011-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 46 1985-86
Shaquille O'Neal 45 2008-09
Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar 43 1984-85
Source: Elias Sports Bureau

Shamelessly stolen from the True Hoops site.
SO it is in fact historic in a way.

[AirTupac]

Most Points Single Game, NBA History
At Least 16 Seasons Into Career Season
Kobe Bryant 48 2011-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 46 1985-86
Shaquille O'Neal 45 2008-09
Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar 43 1984-85
Source: Elias Sports Bureau

Shamelessly stolen from the True Hoops site.
SO it is in fact historic in a way.


Repped. I'll post in OP.

[SAKOTXA]

:lol Like a boss!

[Micku]

Great job by Kobe. I don't think anybody scored this many points on their 16th season or beyond, but it'll be interesting to check, right?

My first thought would be either Kareem, Moses Malone, or Karl Malone. I couldn't get Kareem's 16th season, but on Kareem's 17th season, he scored 46 points. That's all I got. Karl Malone had 41 or something.

[keepinitreal]

Great job by Kobe. I don't think anybody scored this many points on their 16th season or beyond, but it'll be interesting to check, right?

My first thought would be either Kareem, Moses Malone, or Karl Malone. I couldn't get Kareem's 16th season, but on Kareem's 17th season, he scored 46 points. That's all I got. Karl Malone had 41 or something.

Maybe if Kareem didn't spend 4 years at UCLA....

[Eric Cartman]

Maybe if Kareem didn't spend 4 years at UCLA....

No maybes in basketball brother.

[keepinitreal]

Most Points Single Game, NBA History
At Least 16 Seasons Into Career Season
Kobe Bryant 48 2011-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 46 1985-86
Shaquille O'Neal 45 2008-09
Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar 43 1984-85
Source: Elias Sports Bureau

Shamelessly stolen from the True Hoops site.
SO it is in fact historic in a way.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

This guy is a Suns killer... I wish he would have gotten 50 to add to his 50 pt games against the Suns alone

[Kobr]

Most Points Scored in a Single Game in NBA History By a Player At Least 16 Seasons Into Career


Kobe Bryant - 48 points on 1-9-2012 (48/5/3)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 46 points on 2-6-1986 (46/11/4)
Shaquille O'Neal - 45 points on 2-27-2009 (45/11/2)


Definitely an historic night for Kobe. :applause:

[The Iron Fist]

Obviously Kobe has always been able to put up big games, and is still able to.

The problem comes when he is shooting poorly AND other guys DO have it going, and he refuses to defer even for one night for the good of the TEAM, and they lose or barely squeak out a win despite him.

IMO those games say more about him than these games where he does nothing Jamal Crawford doesn't do a couple times every season as well.
5 time champions don't hear crying from chavalas like you.

[The Macho Man]

Shaq had a 45 point game less than 3 years ago:eek:

[chazzy]

He looks better physically than he did last season and his midrange is killer right now. Needs to stop taking 3s though.. that shit is gone :oldlol:

Took as many shots than all the other 4 starters combined too. Let's be fair: if LeBron did this, you kids would be all over him, "ball-hogger, stat-padding, they are up by 10!"
All you do is whine about everything Laker related.. lol

[Legends66NBA7]

Shaq had a 45 point game less than 3 years ago:eek:

Against Toronto, go figure:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200902270PHO.html

After the game, Chris Bosh was complaining about Shaq camping and that he thought there was a 3 second call. Then Shaq called him "The Rupaul of NBA Big men" :oldlol: :pimp:

[Legends66NBA7]

He looks better physically than he did last season and his midrange is killer right now. Needs to stop taking 3s though.. that shit is gone :oldlol:

All you do is whine about everything Laker related.. lol

If Kobe didn't shoot 3's this year at all, 2pt% only: 52.1%, career high I believe. :ohwell:

Agree with mid-range too, it's been one of the best in the league so far.

[RedBlackAttack]

He is an amazing player. I feel bad for those that can't enjoy watching him play because of some petty, contrived rivalry.

What an amazing career... And he is still adding to it. :pimp:

[onhcetum]

Just another random, contrived fact/stats Kobe fans made up to make him look better.

LOL Kobe came out as a 17 year old outta high school. I LOL @ who talk about Kobe's longevity and how they use that as argument as to why Kobe's better than Duncan. Duncan was about as NBA-ready as you could get. He could have went #1 after his freshman year if he wanted to.

It's so sad that Kobe fans have to turn towards these retarded stats like "most points after 16th season" or "highest level of player after a X certain number of years". That is ridiculous. Kobe went a year ahead of Duncan but is still playing at a high level -- LOL...

Duncan made a promise to his mother and kept true to that promise and stayed all four years.

If you guys actually wanna make it fair, give Duncan 7,500 more points, 3,500 more rebounds, and 750 more blocks and see where we stand now to compensate for the years he spent in college LOL

[Allstar24]

I'm sorry but what exactly is there to argue about here? Kobe dropped 48 points (league high) and the Lakers won...those are facts. Don't like them, go out and buy a life instead of arguing over nothing.

[RazorBaLade]

Just another random, contrived fact/stats Kobe fans made up to make him look better.

LOL Kobe came out as a 17 year old outta high school. I LOL @ who talk about Kobe's longevity and how they use that as argument as to why Kobe's better than Duncan. Duncan was about as NBA-ready as you could get. He could have went #1 after his freshman year if he wanted to.

It's so sad that Kobe fans have to turn towards these retarded stats like "most points after 16th season" or "highest level of player after a X certain number of years". That is ridiculous. Kobe went a year ahead of Duncan but is still playing at a high level -- LOL...

Duncan made a promise to his mother and kept true to that promise and stayed all four years.

If you guys actually wanna make it fair, give Duncan 7,500 more points, 3,500 more rebounds, and 750 more blocks and see where we stand now to compensate for the years he spent in college LOL

what would that change? going to college only gives a player MORE energy to have so they can perform in their 16th season. youre literally giving credit by saying how amazing it is lol in that duncan with 4 years of saving his body couldnt do it in his 16th or hell probably even his 13th season.

[Fatal9]

Most Points Single Game, NBA History
At Least 16 Seasons Into Career Season
Kobe Bryant 48 2011-12
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 46 1985-86
Shaquille O'Neal 45 2008-09
Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar 43 1984-85
Source: Elias Sports Bureau

Shamelessly stolen from the True Hoops site.
SO it is in fact historic in a way.

Look for Wade to break this record in his 16th season.






http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/lol/grand/bruce_lee_lol_gif.gif

[jstern]

No wonder people hate Kobe fanboys, this worship, making a 48 game bigger than it is by using ESPN tatics to make something like a 48 point more historic than it is, considering also that Kobe is 33. It's like they have no life. If they're so impressed, imagine what they would think of Jordan's 51 point game with the Wizards.

[DMV2]

He's still 33 years old, still not out of his prime yet. What's the big deal? :confusedshrug:

[theaussieguy]

He's still 33 years old, still not out of his prime yet. What's the big deal? :confusedshrug:


something to do with the fact he has played for 16 seasons, is well out of his athletic prime yet still clearly dominating the league in style and scoring.

Just because it has been seen before in Jordan does not make it any less impressive....haters gon hate the kobestar

[DMV2]

something to do with the fact he has played for 16 seasons, is well out of his athletic prime yet still clearly dominating the league in style and scoring.

Just because it has been seen before in Jordan does not make it any less impressive....haters gon hate the kobestar
Don't take my comment literally since I am one of those. ;)

[LakersReign]

No wonder people hate Kobe fanboys, this worship, making a 48 game bigger than it is by using ESPN tatics to make something like a 48 point more historic than it is, considering also that Kobe is 33. It's like they have no life. If they're so impressed, imagine what they would think of Jordan's 51 point game with the Wizards.


No wonder people hate Lebron fanboys.:rolleyes:

Of course, nothing Kobe does is anything special....right?! But had it been Lebron, you would've been the first one in here, gushing over him like a lovesick schoolgirl with her first crush, so stop embarrassing yourself.:facepalm

Oh, and by the way, don't look now, but your OBVIOUS Kobe hate is showing below your Lebron Heat jersey dress.:facepalm

[blablabla]

48 with a injured wrist
another day at the office

[strifed169]

Like Dave Chappelle said, Kobe balls when he has personal issues (that time with the rape case, now his divorse etc)

[Nash]

No wonder people hate Kobe fanboys, this worship, making a 48 game bigger than it is by using ESPN tatics to make something like a 48 point more historic than it is, considering also that Kobe is 33. It's like they have no life. If they're so impressed, imagine what they would think of Jordan's 51 point game with the Wizards.
It is what it is. Fanboys annoy each other. I bet I annoy people who don't like Lebron the same way Kobe fans annoy people that don't like KObe.

[pauk]

why it historic? he is 33 for gods sake......... number of seasons doesnt matter... its the age.... you can come in at the age of 5 and play your 30th season

but great performance none the less... kobe > durant/melo

[NoName22]

WE ARE NOT WORTHY :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[EnoughSaid]

That's crazy. :eek: He did it on good FG%, so I'm fine with it.

Anyway, nice to see shades of old Kobe without him just completely chucking.

But seriously, GOAT? MVP? You need to take a few steps back.

[nightprowler10]

Well it obviously IS historic, so not sure why people are denying that. That said, its not as impressive as the guy is still 33. :lol

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

I was glad to have watched the game late last night. Dude will have his place in history with the best of them and thats for sure.

[SwayDizzle]

Lawdddd Godbeeee

[alenleomessi]

18-31

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[Glide2keva]

NBA getting tooled on by a guy in his 16th season :roll:

Black Mamba still the best player in the NBA.

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[Glide2keva]

Well it obviously IS historic, so not sure why people are denying that. That said, its not as impressive as the guy is still 33. :lol
I can see if he was say 40 and posting 40 point games. But this is good for kobe and his fans.

[Da Doc04]

alot of hate in this thread...

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

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"He's the best player in the game, so you come to expect that type of performance from him, if not regularly, then throughout the season at different times," Nash said. "He was phenomenal."


"If he don't care about his wrist, I don't care about his wrist," Frye said. "Everybody makes a big deal about it, but he's been scoring 28, 30 a game. So let's just call it what it is. He's a great player, he's the best individual player in basketball, and every night he comes to work. For us, we don't like losing to the Lakers. But they came out and played a good game, and he played an amazing game."

This is where your opinion becomes worthless.

[macpierce]

ill take some nba players opinion rather than some fat kid at home hating on a great player :oldlol:

[HurricaneKid]

Usually I pound Kobe but he has been outstanding the last week or so.

Kudos.

[HylianNightmare]

someone bump that 40 point thread

[EllisGW]

This is where your opinion becomes worthless.
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he is great player, but his obviously not best player in game and most people know that. only thing difference in this year than last year, is he is leading the league in shots attempted by a mile.

[nycelt84]

ill take some nba players opinion rather than some fat kid at home hating on a great player :oldlol:

Considering that many NBA players become horrible General Managers and evaluators of talent, taking a player's opinion on ranking players isn't saying much.

[Extempo]

Kobe used to be one of the top players in the league back in the day, with the likes of T-mac, Vince Carter, AI, Duncan, Shaq, etc. Those guys are DONE now. A decade later, he still sits at the top of the NBA...averaging almost 30 ppg, clearly a MVP frontrunner. No wonder why everyone is MAD.

That's a testament to his work ethic, skills and dedication to this game. The only reason you hate on this guy is because you know deep within that your current favorites will be washed-up when they reach that age. Most of the top guys today rely on athleticism (ahem Lebronze) and that usually goes away around age 30...that's when they will be DONE, just like Vince Carter. Don't hate on Kobe just because he is more skilled than your favorites.

[swi7ch]

Jordan scored over 50 pts against the Hornets when he was 38 years old. Only reason Kobe has more seasons is because he went straight from HS.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

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he is great player, but his obviously not best player in game and most people know that. only thing difference in this year than last year, is he is leading the league in shots attempted by a mile.
I believed this to be true before the season, but now it's not so cut and dry. It's very much arguable. Hopefully it keeps up for the remainder of the season.

[Extempo]

You know Kobe is in good shape when the only thing these cowards can do is compare him to MJ. Lame. But that's their last resort. Hahaha.

Kobe for MVP!!

[EllisGW]

Kobe used to be one of the top players in the league back in the day, with the likes of T-mac, Vince Carter, AI, Duncan, Shaq, etc. Those guys are DONE now. A decade later, he still sits at the top of the NBA...averaging almost 30 ppg, clearly a MVP frontrunner. No wonder why everyone is MAD.

That's a testament to his work ethic, skills and dedication to this game. The only reason you hate on this guy is because you know deep within that your current favorites will be washed-up when they reach that age. Most of the top guys today rely on athleticism (ahem Lebronze) and that usually goes away around age 30...that's when they will be DONE, just like Vince Carter. Don't hate on Kobe just because he is more skilled than your favorites.



how can someone be mvp frontrunner when they have not even won a road game

someone please tell me

[Doctor Rivers]

I believed this to be true before the season, but now it's not so cut and dry. It's very much arguable. Hopefully it keeps up for the remainder of the season.

I'm skeptical of how long he can keep this up.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Considering that many NBA players become horrible General Managers and evaluators of talent, taking a player's opinion on ranking players isn't saying much.
Give me some examples.

[EllisGW]

I believed this to be true before the season, but now it's not so cut and dry. It's very much arguable. Hopefully it keeps up for the remainder of the season.



the only thing kobe is doing different than last year is chucking up more shots and they are losing. they have even won a road game. kobe is obviously one of the best in game.

[EllisGW]

for lakers to win it all kobe has to play like last three years, where he is getting people involved and taking over in the 4th quarter. this stuff wont work vs solid to good teams in the league. He leads league in attempts by such large margin its quite funny.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

the only thing kobe is doing different than last year is chucking up more shots and they are losing. they have even won a road game. kobe is obviously one of the best in game.
They have the 2nd or 3rd best record in the West. The schedule is crazy tho considering Clipps played 4 less games than the Lakes.

[EllisGW]

They have the 2nd or 3rd best record in the West.

they do lol

what nba season are you watching

[Droid101]

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Pause for what?

Kobe, da god, won his game and shot 6-7 from the floor in the fourth quarter.

LeBron James, shot 1-3 in the fourth and overtime, and lost the game.

UNPAUSE

[EllisGW]

the lakers have not even won a road game yet lol

[AirTupac]

Lmao so many haters like jstern.

Okay so now all of a sudden Kobe is ONLY 33? Just a minute ago everyone was saying he was old as shit. Give me a break. :oldlol:

[OldSchoolBBall]

He's 33 years old, people. Spare us the contrived "16th season!" stuff - Kobe is not ancient, and is far more althetic than a 36-37 year old player who has played 13-15 seasons simply because he's younger. Regardless, super game - Kobe was making buckets, which I like (as opposed to when stars get put to the line 15+ times for their points).

[100grandman]

No surprise here. Kobe "the G.O.A.T." Bryant with another amazing game. Looking forward to his 50 and 60 point game later this season.


You are an idiot

[N0Skillz]

they do lol

what nba season are you watching


:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm Their third in the west currently at 7-4 :facepalm :facepalm

[N0Skillz]

Lmao so many haters like jstern.

Okay so now all of a sudden Kobe is ONLY 33? Just a minute ago everyone was saying he was old as shit. Give me a break. :oldlol:


Yeah lol before this game it was "Kobe's to old to lead his team anymore Bynum is the number 1 option now" :roll: :roll: :roll:

[EllisGW]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm Their third in the west currently at 7-4 :facepalm :facepalm

no they are tied in 3 west while they have not won a road game

[EllisGW]

the lakers still have not won a road game

[AirTupac]

the lakers still have not won a road game

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h369/Michelle_Solo/tumblr_lnsyu0jdgC1qb5tia.gif

[hops and stops]

the lakers still have not won a road game

and how many road games have they played?

[Bladers]

48 pts vs suns Highlight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNlMy1TRzFE

The shots he's hittting... its ridiculous. :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Extempo]

Jealousy, I love it. You all must be praying that he doesn't keep this up. But I expect him to play at a high level all season and if Mike Brown's defense can get us the #1 seed in the west (I believe it will), Kobe will be the frontrunner for MVP. Kobe hasn't had as much rest as he did this year since 2007, the year before he won his MVP award. People don't realize how much the knee and ankle affected his game last year. He got the special procedure to fix it, he is rested and therefore, he looks amazing. The Lakers have gone 4-1 in the last 5 games when he has averaged 36ppg/6apg/5rpg on 51.5% shooting.

BTW, if MJ was doing this in his 16th season, with a wrist injury so severe that most people who see it up close don't understand how Kobe is playing with it, the media would build him up as a hero. But with Kobe, they won't do that...after all, they need to continue overrating and protecting MJ's image...sad.

[EllisGW]

48 pts vs suns Highlight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNlMy1TRzFE

The shots he's hittting... its ridiculous. :bowdown: :bowdown:

second best 2 guard of all time

post his numbers this year

how many shots per game is taking now compared to last year?

[EllisGW]

Jealousy, I love it. You all must be praying that he doesn't keep this up. But I expect him to play at a high level all season and if Mike Brown's defense can get us the #1 seed in the west (I believe it will), Kobe will be the frontrunner for MVP. Kobe hasn't had as much rest as he did this year since 2007, the year before he won his MVP award. People don't realize how much the knee and ankle affected his game last year. He got the special procedure to fix it, he is rested and therefore, he looks amazing. The Lakers have gone 4-1 in the last 5 games when he has averaged 36ppg/6apg/5rpg on 51.5% shooting.

BTW, if MJ was doing this in his 16th season, with a wrist injury so severe that most people who see it up close don't understand how Kobe is playing with it, the media would build him up as a hero. But with Kobe, they won't do that...after all, they need to continue overrating and protecting MJ's image...sad.


i agree media hides he fact that mj is the biggest asshole, but dont be biased, no one is close to jordan. maybe kareem but thats it.

[pegasus]

If lebron took 31 shots he would score over 50

I don't think he could take 31 shots in three quarters.

[bwink23]

Jealousy, I love it. You all must be praying that he doesn't keep this up. But I expect him to play at a high level all season and if Mike Brown's defense can get us the #1 seed in the west (I believe it will), Kobe will be the frontrunner for MVP. Kobe hasn't had as much rest as he did this year since 2007, the year before he won his MVP award. People don't realize how much the knee and ankle affected his game last year. He got the special procedure to fix it, he is rested and therefore, he looks amazing. The Lakers have gone 4-1 in the last 5 games when he has averaged 36ppg/6apg/5rpg on 51.5% shooting.

BTW, if MJ was doing this in his 16th season, with a wrist injury so severe that most people who see it up close don't understand how Kobe is playing with it, the media would build him up as a hero. But with Kobe, they won't do that...after all, they need to continue overrating and protecting MJ's image...sad.


LOL!!!!!!! What NBA are you watching??

[juju151111]

Jealousy, I love it. You all must be praying that he doesn't keep this up. But I expect him to play at a high level all season and if Mike Brown's defense can get us the #1 seed in the west (I believe it will), Kobe will be the frontrunner for MVP. Kobe hasn't had as much rest as he did this year since 2007, the year before he won his MVP award. People don't realize how much the knee and ankle affected his game last year. He got the special procedure to fix it, he is rested and therefore, he looks amazing. The Lakers have gone 4-1 in the last 5 games when he has averaged 36ppg/6apg/5rpg on 51.5% shooting.

BTW, if MJ was doing this in his 16th season, with a wrist injury so severe that most people who see it up close don't understand how Kobe is playing with it, the media would build him up as a hero. But with Kobe, they won't do that...after all, they need to continue overrating and protecting MJ's image...sad.
Mj played with a Broken knuckle and knee problems in 98 at 35 years old. Are you retarded?

[All Net]

:cheers: Great performance...

[pegasus]

Great performance by Kobe! :applause:

LA fans go to games to watch Kobe do that. He puts them in the seats. Lakers are gonna have a hard time replacing him when he retires.

[Allstar24]

I have noticed a pattern in MJ fans behavior...any time Kobe has a great performance, they are obligated to say "remember when MJ did this." It's not just them, the media does the same thing. I wouldn't have a problem if they were consistent. But rather, they only bring up MJ's best performances as if he never had a bad game...when Kobe had an off night in Denver, why didn't they bring up a bad game from MJ for comparison? And MJ has plenty of those too, which we conveniently like to forget. But I get it, that doesn't fit into the agenda. Its just amusing and quite desperate. At least Kobe has 81 points all to himself. That's one performance that will never be touched or compared because MJ has never done anything like that in his entire career.

[AlphaWolf24]

I have noticed a pattern in MJ fans behavior...any time Kobe has a great performance, they are obligated to say "remember when MJ did this." It's not just them, the media does the same thing. I wouldn't have a problem if they were consistent. But rather, they only bring up MJ's best performances as if he never had a bad game...when Kobe had an off night in Denver, why didn't they bring up a bad game from MJ for comparison? And MJ has plenty of those too, which we conveniently like to forget. But I get it, that doesn't fit into the agenda. Its just amusing and quite desperate. At least Kobe has 81 points all to himself. That's one performance that will never be touched or compared because MJ has never done anything like that in his entire career.


they gotta keep him propped up so they can justify spending $200.00 on shoes...even though they can't ball

[quick96]

Kobe used to be one of the top players in the league back in the day, with the likes of T-mac, Vince Carter, AI, Duncan, Shaq, etc. Those guys are DONE now. A decade later, he still sits at the top of the NBA...averaging almost 30 ppg, clearly a MVP frontrunner. No wonder why everyone is MAD.

That's a testament to his work ethic, skills and dedication to this game. The only reason you hate on this guy is because you know deep within that your current favorites will be washed-up when they reach that age. Most of the top guys today rely on athleticism (ahem Lebronze) and that usually goes away around age 30...that's when they will be DONE, just like Vince Carter. Don't hate on Kobe just because he is more skilled than your favorites.

This, is exactly why I consider Kobe Bean Bryant the Greatest of all time. A perfect example are the guys you mentioned. T-mac, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Snack O'neil all fall in the category we like to call "A FLASH IN THE PAN".
All great players in their own right, but not on the same level as Kobe "THE G.O.A.T" Bryant.

With Snack O'neil and Tim Duncan being the execeptions. As most of us know they'll be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Just NOT in the G.O.A.T. conversation.

Peeps are gonna hate, and they'll keep hating.

HA HA HA HA.. :banana: It's actually pretty comical.

[raptorfan_dr07]

This, is exactly why I consider Kobe Bean Bryant the Greatest of all time. A perfect example are the guys you mentioned. T-mac, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Snack O'neil all fall in the category we like to call "A FLASH IN THE PAN".
All great players in their own right, but not on the same level as Kobe "THE G.O.A.T" Bryant.

With Snack O'neil and Tim Duncan being the execeptions. As most of us know they'll be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Just NOT in the G.O.A.T. conversation.

Peeps are gonna hate, and they'll keep hating.

HA HA HA HA.. :banana: It's actually pretty comical.

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[LakersReign]

Lmao so many haters like jstern.

Okay so now all of a sudden Kobe is ONLY 33? Just a minute ago everyone was saying he was old as shit. Give me a break. :oldlol:


That's the same thing I'm saying bout that fool:roll:

[Heavincent]

Kobe used to be one of the top players in the league back in the day, with the likes of T-mac, Vince Carter, AI, Duncan, Shaq, etc. Those guys are DONE now. A decade later, he still sits at the top of the NBA...averaging almost 30 ppg, clearly a MVP frontrunner. No wonder why everyone is MAD.

That's a testament to his work ethic, skills and dedication to this game. The only reason you hate on this guy is because you know deep within that your current favorites will be washed-up when they reach that age. Most of the top guys today rely on athleticism (ahem Lebronze) and that usually goes away around age 30...that's when they will be DONE, just like Vince Carter. Don't hate on Kobe just because he is more skilled than your favorites.

VC is one of my favorite players, but I 100% agree with you.

I was watching the game last night and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It almost looked like 06 Kobe, dare I say it.

He's the best player in the NBA right now. There, I said it. It's not even fair how good this guy is.

[bwink23]

I have noticed a pattern in MJ fans behavior...any time Kobe has a great performance, they are obligated to say "remember when MJ did this." It's not just them, the media does the same thing. I wouldn't have a problem if they were consistent. But rather, they only bring up MJ's best performances as if he never had a bad game...when Kobe had an off night in Denver, why didn't they bring up a bad game from MJ for comparison? And MJ has plenty of those too, which we conveniently like to forget. But I get it, that doesn't fit into the agenda. Its just amusing and quite desperate. At least Kobe has 81 points all to himself. That's one performance that will never be touched or compared because MJ has never done anything like that in his entire career.


Kobe's high is 12 more points than Jordan's....WOOP DE DOO!!!! Call me when Kobe averages 33 points for his career in the playoffs.

[Doctor Rivers]

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[N0Skillz]

Kobe's high is 12 more points than Jordan's....WOOP DE DOO!!!! Call me when Kobe averages 33 points for his career in the playoffs.


on how many FGAs?

[Blue&Orange]

Historic Night !! :roll: :roll: :lol :oldlol: :rolleyes: :confusedshrug: :facepalm


I love how Kobe ******gers are lightning quick to point out how Kobe didn't played much the first seasons, and how that's why his career averages, bla, bla,bla and his playoffs averages bla, bla, bla... but now that fact is irrelevant, Kobe scoring 48 points at 33 years old somehow is historic. :sleeping

[AlphaWolf24]

Historic Night !! :roll: :roll: :lol :oldlol: :rolleyes: :confusedshrug: :facepalm


I love how Kobe ******gers are lightning quick to point out how Kobe didn't played much the first seasons, and how that's why his career averages, bla, bla,bla and his playoffs averages bla, bla, bla... but now that fact is irrelevant, Kobe scoring 48 points at 33 years old somehow is historic. :sleeping


mad

[LakersReign]

Historic Night !! :roll: :roll: :lol :oldlol: :rolleyes: :confusedshrug: :facepalm


I love how Kobe ******gers are lightning quick to point out how Kobe didn't played much the first seasons, and how that's why his career averages, bla, bla,bla and his playoffs averages bla, bla, bla... but now that fact is irrelevant, Kobe scoring 48 points at 33 years old somehow is historic. :sleeping


Yeah dude, I feel exactly the same way when Lebandwagoners gush over Lebron's triple double in a Heat loss, like he won the NBA championship or something.:sleeping

[LiLharvard]

Wow, nobody gave a rats azzz when Ray put 50 on the bulls in a playoff game mind you he wasn't being guarded by 40y.o Grant hill and athletically challenged Jared dudley. Still though Kobe deserves his credit, it wasn't a spectacular 48 PT but he got it done like always

[Optimus Prime]

It is awesome that 33 year old Kobe Bryant in his 16th season could drop 48 points on 58% shooting on the hated Suns.

It's awful that 33 year old Kobe Bryant HAD TO drop 48 points on the Suns. True Lakers fans realize that Kobe Bryant has been carrying this team on his bad wrist all year. This team is pretty bad, and they will not make it past the first round of the playoffs as currently constructed. Kobe shouldn't need to drop 40-something, 30-something every night on bad teams for the Lakers to win, but he does. He won't be able to go off every time like this against better teams like the Bulls or Heat either.

Unless the Lakers trade Bynum for Howard, and then use the Odom Trade Exception to land a decent PG, we'll probably see lots more MVP-esque numbers from Kobe, which will only mask how done this team is.

Kobe Bryant :bowdown:
This Lakers Team :facepalm

[AirTupac]

the lakers still have not won a road game

And what's the next excuse now?

[N0Skillz]

It is awesome that 33 year old Kobe Bryant in his 16th season could drop 48 points on 58% shooting on the hated Suns.

It's awful that 33 year old Kobe Bryant HAD TO drop 48 points on the Suns. True Lakers fans realize that Kobe Bryant has been carrying this team on his bad wrist all year. This team is pretty bad, and they will not make it past the first round of the playoffs as currently constructed. Kobe shouldn't need to drop 40-something, 30-something every night on bad teams for the Lakers to win, but he does. He won't be able to go off every time like this against better teams like the Bulls or Heat either.

Unless the Lakers trade Bynum for Howard, and then use the Odom Trade Exception to land a decent PG, we'll probably see lots more MVP-esque numbers from Kobe, which will only mask how done this team is.

Kobe Bryant :bowdown:
This Lakers Team :facepalm

Wrong. Kobe doesn't need to drop that many points but he will when he needs to like for example when we are missing 3 good players or when Bynum is being pressured alot defensively.

[jlauber]

Anyone know who the oldest player to score 60+ points in a game was?

[N0Skillz]

Anyone know who the oldest player to score 60+ points in a game was?


Kobe and Tom Chambers


Kobe scored 61 at Age 30-163
Tom Chambers 60 at 30-276

Kobe is the oldest player to score the most amount of points

[bwink23]

Kobe and Tom Chambers


Kobe scored 61 at Age 30-163
Tom Chambers 60 at 30-276

Kobe is the oldest player to score the most amount of points


NOT TRUE...Jordan is the oldest to 51 points...and if your talking 60, i think Wilt Chamberlain may have that one too.

[jlauber]

Chamberlain was 32 1/2 when he scored 60 points in Jan of 1969. He followed that game up a few days later with a 66 point game, on 29-35 shooting (.829) which is the most efficient 60+ point game in NBA history.

[N0Skillz]

Chamberlain was 32 1/2 when he scored 60 points in Jan of 1969. He followed that game up a few days later with a 66 point game, on 29-35 shooting (.829) which is the most efficient 60+ point game in NBA history.


I found this on Basketball reference :confusedshrug: :confusedshrug:

[pauk]

16th season? who cares.... he is 33 years old.... still young enough to take 30+FGA... doesnt require to much energy :D

[zizozain]

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[pegasus]

16th season? who cares.... he is 33 years old.... still young enough to take 30+FGA... doesnt require to much energy :D

It's hilarious how jealous you've been :lol