The scene starts with kobe stopping his 2000 nba finals opponent to talk postretirement life, however it takes a turn for the worse, for jalen that is, when bean reminds him of the 81 points he. This death comes a span of 41day from shaqs march 6. Here is the compelling oral history of bryants virtuoso 81point. In addition to breaking the previous franchise record of 71 set by elgin baylor, bryants 81point game was the secondhighest point total in nba history, surpassed only by chamberlains 100point game in 1962. Quotes from over 40 nba players and coaches on kobes 81. The fivetime nba champ won two olympic gold medals, had an 81point.
Here is the compelling oral history of bryant s virtuoso 81 point. Kobe bryants career night where he scored 81 points against the raptors. Features all the details of the famous 81 points in one game by kobe bryant, the second highest scoring performance in nba history. Kobe bryants 81point game for the lakers, quarter by. In addition to breaking the previous franchise record of 71 set by elgin baylor, bryants 81point game was the secondhighest point total in nba history. Philadelphia native yazid powell, a freshman guard at the community college of beaver county. In just under 42 minutes of oncourt time, bryant piled up 81. Kobes 81 points is the second highest points in a single nba game in the history of the league, only behind wilt chamberlains 100. Arn tellem, kobe bryant and the mission that delivered him to. Dec 07, 2015 by john dorn kobe bryant once scored 81 points in an nba basketball game. Nov 30, 2015 in 42 minutes, bryant scored a careerhigh 81 points, the secondmost points in a single game in nba history behind only wilt chamberlains 100. In 42 minutes, bryant scored a careerhigh 81 points, the secondmost points in a single game in nba history behind only wilt chamberlains 100. Jan 22, 2015 lakers guard kobe bryant scored 81 points that night.
Along with his five nba titles, kobe is likely best. Bryant didnt start out hot in the fourth quarter, missing a layup and a 3pointer to start. On the back, that was a play, kevin ive seen him a lot. Lakers guard kobe bryant scored 81 points against the toronto raptors on jan. Kobe bryant, 81 points, jeremy pivens, nba, basketball, nike, love me or hate me using the play by play audio to kobe bryant s legendary 81 point game as a background audio mixed in with basketball dribbling as a beat and various audio from jeremy pivens promo for the nba playoffs involving kobe and of course, audio from kobe s love me or. The night kobe bryant scored 81 points in pictures hoopshype. With unrivaled game, on and off the court, kobe bryant. Kobe bryant scores 81 points sportscenter coverage. It was the second year of a rebuild and the first year of phils.
When bryant scored his final two points on a pair of free throws with 43. The game has played out several times in kobe bryants mind. Kobe bryant points downcourt during a game in march 20. Jan 28, 2020 author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. Despite joes heroics 18 points, 12 rebounds, the braves missed 14 of its. Kobe bryant scored 81 points on jalen rose and the toronto raptors on jan. Kobe bryant scores 81 points sportscenter coverage youtube.
Jun 05, 2017 youre probably aware that kobe bryant once scored 81 points in a game. This week, im aiming to replicate kobe bryants 81 point game in nba live 06. On the 10th anniversary of kobe bryants historic 81point game, the snkrs app takes a look back at the nike zoom kobe 1 pe worn by bryant on that day. Between those tributes, bryants fellow lakers legend magic johnson took the court to make a speech about kobe and lead the crowd in a moment of silence. But even if bryant remembers almost every moment when he scored a. Apr 14, 2016 still, 60 was the most bryants poured in since early 2009. Just like kobe bryants 81 points versus the toronto raptors, mcgradys performance that day. Kobe logged just under 42 minutes, scoring an incredible 81 points on 28of46 shooting from the field, 7of from beyond the arc and 1820 from the freethrow line. Arn tellem, kobe bryant and the mission that delivered him.
Lazenbys detailed research and fantastic writing paint a complex, engaging picture of one of the nbas greats kurt helin, nbc sports. Youre probably aware that kobe bryant once scored 81 points in a game. When kobe scored 81points, his team scored 41points in kobes last game, when he scored 60points, his team scored 41points kobe retired 41years after his dad was drafted by golden state in 1975 golden state 41 kobes chopper took off at 9. Kobe bryant scores 60 points in hollywood farewell. The night kobe bryant scored 81 points in pictures. Kobe bryant went out with a hollywood ending to his remarkable career bryant scored 60 points in his final game wednesday night, wrapping up 20 years in. Kelly compliments a historical night in nba history. Author paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. Angeles lakers shooting guard kobe bryant scores the second most points by a single player in nba history. That sports were about the little challenges along. Is a retro of kobe bryants 81point sneakers on the way. The night kobe bryant scored 81 points in pictures gallery. Watch kobe bryant drop all 60 points in farewell game. Reexamining kobe bryants legendary 81point game against.
Kobe bryant performance of 81 points in one game after two quarters of the january 22, 2006 game against the raptors, the 18,997 fans in the stands of the staples center were getting ready for another laker loss when suddenly they became witnesses of a piece of history. With kobe, he takes shots that look bad, but theyre not bad shots for him. Jan 22, 2016 today marks 10 years since kobe bryant scored 81 points during an epic performance against the raptors. Today marks 10 years since kobe bryant scored 81 points during an epic performance against the raptors. Excellent service, and highly satisfied with my new book. Kobe bryant savagely roasts jalen rose about scoring 81. Paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe.
Kobe didnt watch his 81 point game for years and hated the easy shots he missed kobe bryant walks off the court after scoring 81 points in a single game against the toronto raptors on. Jan 23, 2006 kobe s 81 points is the second highest points in a single nba game in the history of the league, only behind wilt chamberlains 100. Kobe bryant s most iconic game came in january 2006 when he torched the toronto raptors for 81 points. Bryants point total, the second highest in nba history. Bryants incredible 81 point outburst included 55 points scored in the 2nd half alone. Kobe bryant brutally trolls jalen rose with 81point joke. On january 22, 2006, bryant scored a careerhigh 81 points in a 122104 victory against the toronto raptors. Kobe bryant s career night where he scored 81 points against the raptors. Nba legend kobe bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash on january 26, but not before leaving a lifetime of memories on the court. Jun 05, 2017 the scene starts with kobe stopping his 2000 nba finals opponent to talk postretirement life, however it takes a turn for the worse, for jalen that is, when bean reminds him of the 81 points he. By john dorn kobe bryant once scored 81 points in an nba basketball game. Tracy mcgrady scored an amazing points in 33 seconds against the san antonio spurs in 2004. Take a look at the 81 point scoring performance by kobe bryant on jan. The 81 points are the secondmost points ever scored in an nba game behind wilt chamberlain.
Kobe bryant, 81 points, jeremy pivens, nba, basketball, nike, love me or hate me using the play by play audio to kobe bryants legendary 81 point game as a background audio mixed in with basketball dribbling as a beat and various audio from jeremy pivens promo for the nba playoffs involving kobe and of course, audio from kobes love me or. Check out how kobe scored every single point in just 3 minutes below. Still, 60 was the most bryants poured in since early 2009. Kobe bryant was honored several times before the 2020 nba allstar game on sunday night, first with a highlight video produced by dr. Seven seconds remaining in the fourth, avery johnson, telling his guys take a quick shot. Kobe bryant scored 55 points in the second half to total 81 points, the. Magic johnson reflected on the life of kobe bryant in. Monday marked the twelfth anniversary of kobe bryants career high 81 point game against the toronto raptors. Heres the breakdown of how kobe bryant scored 81 points against the. Kobe bryants 81point game still awesome viewing 12 years. Jun 05, 2017 icymi on january 22, 2006, kobe bryant scored 81 points against the toronto raptors in the secondmost prolific singlegame scoring performance in nba history. Because 81 points is, well, 81 points, and i dont care how you cut it up. It was an unforgettable game that jalen rose and the raptors still cant live down. The star of bartram was point guard joe jellybean bryant, who six years later would become kobes father.
Icymi on january 22, 2006, kobe bryant scored 81 points against the toronto raptors in the secondmost prolific singlegame scoring performance in nba history. But even if bryant remembers almost every moment when he scored a careerhigh 81 points on. Relive one of the greatest scoring performances in nba history, as kobe dropped 81 points in a come from behind home victory against the toronto raptors on january 22, 2006. That is all you need to know about todays throwback thursday. Kobe bryant, dead at 41, 1day after being passed by.
Jan 24, 2018 this week, im aiming to replicate kobe bryants 81 point game in nba live 06. The definitive portrait of kobe bryant, from the author of michael jordan. Bryant started out the game with an impressive but not completely unheard of 26 points in the first half. They were milestones that not only defined a career. Kobe bryant and jalen rose star in epic 81 commercial. Jan 22, 2017 the night kobe bryant scored 81 points in pictures gallery. On january 22, 2006 kobe bryant had the secondgreatest scoring game in nba history. Paulo coelho deletes childrens book cowritten with kobe bryant. If you want to read a great book that is well written and informative then pick up. Like lazenbys recent book about michael jordan, showboat finds new angles to. Kobe bryant looks up at the staples center scoreboard and his 81 point total during the final seconds of a 122104 victory over the toronto raptors on jan. Reexamining kobe bryants 81point game through a 2014 lens. Only wilt chamberlains 100point game in 1962 tops this performance.
Lakers kobe bryant celebrates his tying 3pointer with 2. Kobe bryant scored 55 points in the second half to total 81 points, the secondbest scoring show of all times and the best in 44 years. Eight years ago this wednesday, kobe bryant registered one of the most astounding singlegame performances the nba has ever seen. The 81 points by kobe bryant came on 2846 shooting in just under 42 minutes of play, including 7of threepointers. Dre and then with an emotional performance by jennifer hudson. Lakers guard kobe bryant scored 81 points that night. In his most memorable game ever, kobe bryant scored a ridiculous 81 points against the raptors in 2006. Just three weeks ago, i wrote that kobe was a fool for passing up an 80point game against dallas.
Kobe bryant reflects on his historic 81 point night in 2006. Kobe bryant retired as the alltime highest scoring laker, and was the fourthhighest scoring player in nba history, with 33,643 career points. After two quarters of the january 22, 2006 game against the raptors, the 18,997 fans in the stands of the staples center were getting ready for another laker loss when suddenly they became witnesses of a piece of history. Jan 22, 2014 eight years ago this wednesday, kobe bryant registered one of the most astounding singlegame performances the nba has ever seen. Jan 21, 2016 the game has played out several times in kobe bryants mind.
To commemorate the occasion, kobeand about 50 other people no, really, about 50 other. Everybody knows kobe scored 81 points in a game, but i didnt know he broke the. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest shooting. Kobe bryant hopes his 81point game inspires next generation. In addition to breaking the previous franchise record of 71 set by elgin baylor, bryant s 81 point game was the secondhighest point total in nba history, surpassed only by chamberlains 100 point game in 1962. Did kobe bryant play in all 4 quarters when he scored 81. And dont forget, when kobe scored 81points, his team scored 41, with a total sum of 122points, on january 22, or 122. Mar 03, 2015 kobe bryant vs michael jordan highlights 2003 allstar game kobe farewell jordan. Reexamining kobe bryants 81point game through a 2014. Kobe scores 81 points and the rest of the team scored 41. Kobe bryant vs michael jordan highlights 2003 allstar game kobe farewell jordan. In honor of the secondgreatest scoring performance in nba history, kobe bryant has created a new project for his fans. Pennsylvania college basketball player scores 81 points in. Tracy mcgrady reacts to kobe bryant calling him his.
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