On Sunday night Lakers legend Kobe Bryant finally hit one of the goals on his list and passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, moving up to sole possession of the third spot. Bryant hit two free throws in the second quarter to pass Jordan and was given an ovation by the fans in Minnesota and as well congratulations from his teammates and the Timberwolves. We all know how competitive Jordan is but he was very cordial about the situation. After dropping into fourth with 32,292 points, Michael Jordan congratulated Kobe Bryant in a statement released by the Hornets.
“I congratulate Kobe on reaching this milestone. He’s obviously a great player, with a strong work ethic and has an equally strong passion for the game of basketball. I’ve enjoyed watching his game evolve over the years, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next.”
It sounds more like a trained publicist rather than something Jordan would actually say. I guess some of us were hoping for the old Jordan who would probably lace up his sneakers and try to get his spot back. Okay I’m pushing it.
Congratulations to Kobe Bryant on his amazing accomplishment.
h/t USA Today
