“50 tonight” – Kobe Bryant once channelled Michael Jordan’s vengeful attitude to DESTROY four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP

Kobe Bryant: A legend's legacy, and his promise-keeping feats on the basketball court.

“50 tonight” – Kobe Bryant once channelled Michael Jordan’s vengeful attitude to DESTROY four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP

Andre Iguodala and Kobe Bryant courtesy Getty Images

One of the most important NBA players to ever play was Kobe Bryant. Even after his retirement, he continued to inspire many people. Since the middle of the 2000s, a number of famous athletes have made their mark in the league as a result of the Los Angeles Lakers mythology. Kobe Bryant aspired to excellence in all he did throughout his life. He won five NBA titles and was an NBA All-Star a record 18 times thanks to his competitive temperament and desire to become a legend.

Bryant maintained a very high level of play throughout his NBA career. Because of his killer instinct and capacity to perform when the stakes were high, he was a nightmare for all his opponents. The NBA community has many priceless Kobe Bryant-related memories to cherish. In the NBA, almost every player has his own unique “Kobe story” to tell, which only goes to show how much his excellence influenced each and every player who played with him.

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Kobe Bryant was once outplayed by veteran Andre Iguodala in a matchup between the LA Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The latter held the former to only seven of 20 shooting. In an old interview, Iguodala narrated the incident and said, “So he (Kobe) came to our locker room, and he was like “where’s Dre?” And I was on the court working out, getting ready for the game. So he (Kobe) told Louis Williams: “tell Dre 50 tonight. So six minutes to go in the fourth quarter, uh he (Kobe) had 49 (points)”

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Kobe Bryant’s legendary promise-keeping: Emulating MJ and seizing moments in basketball history

This was one of the most typical Kobe Bryant anecdotes ever since he carried out his promise. Bryant accomplished that kind of performance numerous times throughout his career. In order to make a comeback against him, Bryant had marked the calendar for their next encounter.

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

From Kobe’s focused approach, it is obvious that he had a close relationship with Michael Jordan. Bryant, who was frequently referred to as the next Jordan, imitated his idol on and off the court.

Bryant and Jordan’s ability to keep their word was a feature that distinguished them and became a byword for their illustrious careers.

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