Many of us likely woke up this morning (or afternoon) still memorized by the basketball performance we witnessed last night.
Yes, I know, Stephen Curry scored his 400th 3-pointer and led Golden State to an NBA-record 73 wins.
But I'm talking about that other game in California.
Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant dropped 60 points against the Utah Jazz in the final game of his legendary 20 year NBA career.
Several years down the line we'll likely remember Kobe as the closest replica to Michael Jordan since well, Michael Jordan.
But one has to wonder, at 37 years old, is this really the last we've seen of the "Black Mamba?"
Bryant recently passed Jordan for third on the NBA all-time career scoring list and retires just 3,285 points behind the No. 2 player on the list: Karl Malone.
As Kobe sits at home polishing his rings in the coming years do you think he'll look at that scoring list and think, "I can still catch Karl!"
It's not out of the question to think a player who mirrored his game off of Jordan would be like Mike and choose to come out of retirement (at least once).
To catch Malone, hypothetically Kobe would have to play at least two more years and average 20 points per game over that time.
Think it can't be done? Think again.
Coming off his second retirement, Jordan averaged 22.9 and 20 points per game respectively in two seasons with the Washington Wizards. Jordan was also 38 and 39 years old in those seasons.
No doubt it will cross Kobe's mind at some point and his last game served as a reminder that he's never been afraid to take a shot.
Yes, I know, Stephen Curry scored his 400th 3-pointer and led Golden State to an NBA-record 73 wins.But I'm talking about that other game in California.
Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant dropped 60 points against the Utah Jazz in the final game of his legendary 20 year NBA career.
Several years down the line we'll likely remember Kobe as the closest replica to Michael Jordan since well, Michael Jordan.
Whether you loved or hated him on the basketball court Kobe has provided some of the most exciting basketball over the last two decades.Truly great @BleacherReport NBA Senior Writer @HowardBeck had awesome insight on Kobe.— Shep (@shepcbs) April 14, 2016
His interview with us here https://t.co/X12DTrTwTY
But one has to wonder, at 37 years old, is this really the last we've seen of the "Black Mamba?"
Bryant recently passed Jordan for third on the NBA all-time career scoring list and retires just 3,285 points behind the No. 2 player on the list: Karl Malone.
As Kobe sits at home polishing his rings in the coming years do you think he'll look at that scoring list and think, "I can still catch Karl!"
It's not out of the question to think a player who mirrored his game off of Jordan would be like Mike and choose to come out of retirement (at least once).
Kobe Bryant is obsessed with Michael Jordan - on and off the court. He even copied MJ's mannerisms. Maybe he comes out of retirement? 👀— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) April 14, 2016
To catch Malone, hypothetically Kobe would have to play at least two more years and average 20 points per game over that time.
Think it can't be done? Think again.
Coming off his second retirement, Jordan averaged 22.9 and 20 points per game respectively in two seasons with the Washington Wizards. Jordan was also 38 and 39 years old in those seasons.
No doubt it will cross Kobe's mind at some point and his last game served as a reminder that he's never been afraid to take a shot.
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