Kobe's 81
Posted by: David Bunch
Kobe Bryant has scored 81 points in a game-the second most in NBA history (Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 in 1962).
I tip my hat to him for his accomplishment. To place it in perspective, Jordan's best was 69 points in a game.
But I contend, and I am pretty sure Brad and I will disagree here, that Kobe's 81 cannot be compared to Wilt's 100. Kobe has the benefit of the 3 point shot (7 of which contributed to the night's performance). Wilt Chamberlain had the 100 point game with only two point field goals and free throws.
I know the counter argument is that defense back then was nothing like it is now, but all kinds of things have changed over the years besides just defense-including the advent of the 3 point shot.
Kobe Bryant has scored 81 points in a game-the second most in NBA history (Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 in 1962).
I tip my hat to him for his accomplishment. To place it in perspective, Jordan's best was 69 points in a game.
But I contend, and I am pretty sure Brad and I will disagree here, that Kobe's 81 cannot be compared to Wilt's 100. Kobe has the benefit of the 3 point shot (7 of which contributed to the night's performance). Wilt Chamberlain had the 100 point game with only two point field goals and free throws.
I know the counter argument is that defense back then was nothing like it is now, but all kinds of things have changed over the years besides just defense-including the advent of the 3 point shot.
