Kobe Bryant passes Michael Jordan on the NBA all time scoring list
Kobe Bryant needed nine points to surpass Michael Jordan’s tally of 32,292 points on the NBA’s all-time scoring list as the Los Angeles Lakers entered the Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
Passing the GOAT with his patented fadeaway jump shot would have been the ideal historic moment, but he fouled on a shot attempt. Bryant passed and tied Jordan with free throws. Here’s the historic moment:
Not long after Bryant passed his tally, Jordan had something to say about the achievement:
“I congratulate Kobe on reaching this milestone. He’s obviously a great player, with a strong work ethic and has an equally strong passion for the game of basketball. I’ve enjoyed watching his game evolve over the years, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.”
Here are the Twitter reactions on Bryant’s achievement:
With those two free throws, Kobe Bryant adds to his legend by becoming the third-highest scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/f0rhADUk4j
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 15, 2014
Congrats Bean! @kobebryant #ThirdAllTime #LivingLegend
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 15, 2014
Congrats to @kobebryant on passing his idol Michael Jordan for 3rd on the NBA All-Time scoring list!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 15, 2014
I'm so proud of @kobebryant on the Tremendous accomplishment on surpassing #MJ on the all-time scoring list. Keep making history brother!
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) December 15, 2014
A special cake for @kobebryant from the flight crew & a little serenade from @JClark5on. Congratulations Ma... https://t.co/rAb56Dhr8c
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 15, 2014
Salute to @kobebryant, one of the best we've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/HNkDFOhbww
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 15, 2014
Congrats @kobebryant on 3rd all-time!! And a great team win for 3 in a row! #kobegetsbuckets #purpleandgold
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) December 15, 2014
Congrats to @kobebryant on passing Michael Jordan on the all time scoring list. I admire your work ethic man...I have nothing but respect 4u
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 15, 2014