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Kobe Bryant's legacy and passion for the LA Lakers burns brightly even after his unfortunate demise. A man loyal to the cause of the purple and gold beyond measure and reason, Bryant will remain one of the greatest players to have ever don the colors of the Showtime Lakers.
He came to the team as a young 18-year-old with untapped potential and retired as a legend who gave his life and soul to the game of basketball. Bryant is considered by many as one of the greatest to have ever played the game. He carried and propagated a thought process that has become synonymous with the will to win.
Bryant's philosophy of the mamba mentality has been adopted around the globe by athletes and fans alike. One such example is the four-time Grand Slam-winning tennis player Naomi Osaka, who often claims to be the bearer of Kobe Bryant's mamba mentality. Such was the greatness of the legendary No. 24 that he inspired not only NBA aspirants but also individuals and organizations across all sports and international boundaries.
Franchise records held by Kobe Bryant for the LA Lakers
In the loving memory of one of the greatest Lakers, let's have a look at five franchise records held by the great Kobe Bryant for the LA Lakers:
#1 Most field goals (11,719)
In the long list of Kobe Bryant's franchise records, one of the most prestigious ones is his tally of most field goals made.
A fearless player, Bryant was never afraid to attempt a shot. He was ruthless, backing down in front of no one. His confidence to attempt tough shots and sink them separated him from the good players, making him one of the greats of the game.
In his 1346 games, Bryant attempted an unbelievable 26,200 field goals (another franchise record). By converting 11,719 of those attempts, Bryant recorded the most field goals in the history of the LA Lakers. His record is a whooping 1,784 field goals more than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's.
#2 Most free throws (8,378)
In his twenty long years in the league, Bryant only registered a free throw percentage of less than 80% in his sophomore season. His career average efficiency rate from the free throw line was 83.7%. Bryant's incredible accuracy from the free throw line, and ability to draw fouls and create plays helped him add another franchise record to his list of accolades.
In his career with the purple and gold, Kobe Bryant attempted 10011 free throws. His count of 8,378 free throws made stands tall till this date, and could do so for years to come as the LA Lakers' franchise record.
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#3 Most games (1346)
Kobe Bryant holds the record for playing the most games for the LA Lakers. Even though Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more games overall than Bryant, he did so for two teams. Bryant's tally of 1346 games for the Lakers towers above Kareem's 1093, who is second on the list for the team.
Black Mamba played in the NBA for 20 seasons. He joined the league at the young age of 18, and retired at the age of 37. During his time in the NBA and the LA Lakers, he also started 1198 games.
His tally of games started is another Franchise record held by the late star. Interestingly, there have only been two players - Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - in the history of the Showtime team to have played more than a thousand games.
#4 Most points (33,643)
One of the finest scorers in the league, Kobe Bryant is still considered to be one of the most fearsome scorers in the league's history. Often considered amongst the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan for his ability to score, Bryant is the fourth highest scorer of all time.
His tally of 33,643 points is topped only by LeBron James, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kobe Bryant's scoring ability was best highlighted by his performance on January 22, 2006 against the Toronto Raptors.
In that game, Bryant scored 81 points in 42 minutes, becoming the second-highest scorer in an NBA game. He also landed 28 of his 48 field goal attempts to register his highest game score.
#5 Most 3-pointers (1,827)
Before the onset of the Stephen Curry-led modern era of basketball, three-pointers were a novelty. Only a handful of players attempted and landed multiple shots from downtown in games. Bryant was one of those handful of players. Despite lacking efficiency, he was lethal from downtown in clutch moments.
He was also unyielding from the three-point line, and would consistently attempt numerous threes. During his career, Kobe Bryant attempted 5,546 shots from the three-point line, making 1,827 of them.
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