Some Interesting facts about Kobe Bryant

 If the MVP is supposed to be the best player on the best team, then Kobe Bryant will not get it this year. I think that the MVP should be awarded to the best player in NBA, period. Who is the player whose game is most complete, who cannot be guarded on offense and is an excellent defender as well? Is there another player in the NBA who can score 65 points in a game the way that Bryant has. Below posted are some of the interesting facts about Kobe Bryant.  (20 Second Timeout 2007)

ü  -The Lakers are now 11-4 during Kobe Bryant's career when he scores at least 50 points.

ü  -This was Bryant's third 60 point game. The only other players to have at least three 60 point games are Wilt Chamberlain (32), Michael Jordan (4) and Elgin Baylor (3). The complete list of players who have scored 60 points in an NBA game can be found here.

ü  -According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Bryant has scored 62 overtime points this season, more than anyone else in the NBA. Portland's Zach Randolph, who had six on Friday, is second with 49.

ü  -Kobe Bryant is now averaging 29.7 ppg for the season. Despite being slowed at the start of the season as he recovered from offseason knee surgery, he has now moved into a virtual tie with Carmelo Anthony in the race for the scoring title.  (20 second timeout 2007)

These are some of Kobe Bryant’s best achievement so far and who knows maybe he will outdone himself in the next oncoming seasons in NBA. 

The Jumpman 23 Flu Game

Jumpman 23 or as most people call him, Michael Jordan, was the best player to ever grace the hardwood. Michael had it all, he was well-rounded, could sink all the buckets and stop anybody on defense. This didn’t prove he was the greatest though, it was his achievements and clutch moments that proved to everyone Michael Jordan was one of the greatest of all-time.

Figure 6 – Huffington Post

One great moment from Jumpman 23 was the flu game. During the 1997 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan was set to play a game against the Utah Jazz. It was before the game, that he ate some pizza. Later on during that day, Michael started to feel sick with an illness called the flu. However, Jordan Air would not take the night off.

Figure 7 – FreshnessMag

Michael Jordan would go on to play the game and persevere through the illness. The Bulls would earn the victory after 38 points behind Michael Jordan (Huffington Post, 2014).  This was one of the most famous moments in basketball history. It is still recalled on talk-shows and during in-game-commentary. This moment is so reminiscent of the Jordan-era in the NBA. Jordan Air proved time and time again that he is best. This was just another example of why. What do you think Michael Jordan’s best moment?