The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

A Record 81 Points

During a game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006, Kobe scored a record-breaking 81 points. The only player to have ever scored more points in a single game was Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in 1962. The amount of skill Kobe had is still unmatched today.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.