Yes I am biased as a Laker fan. And even further biased that I think Number 24 is the most complete offensive player to ever play the game of basketball. But anybody who watches the game of basketball can't deny that Kobe's offensive prowess was on a whole other level tonight.
Saying part of tonight's performance was motivated by the news of Andrew Bynum's injury, Bryant did a lot bit of everything tonight from threes to dunks to hitting difficult shots on his way down. A perfect 20 for 20 from the free throw line, Bryant was unstoppable on a night where he gave the Madison Square Garden the best performance ever by a visiting player or a Knicks player.
It's unfortunate that the Lakers will miss Bynum for 8-12 weeks, but while every other Laker must make up for Bynum's presence, one thing is for sure. Statistically, Kobe Bryant has always played better in the second half of the season. From the tail-end of January to the end of the season, Bryant has lifted his game up a notch in the past 2 seasons. He was only 20 points off his career high (a little ridiculous to say that).
The Mamba has returned.
Kobe's nowhere near where MJ was at his peak. Nowhere.
People still lose their minds when i say that Kobe will finish his career as being better than Jordan. I said it 3 years ago and I will continue to say it: KOBE will be greater (if he isnt already) than MJ.
ok go ahead, make your death threats.
Hey Shon Fields. I don't think it is a good think to compare Kobe with MJ until he wins 3 more championships.