NBA History: 5 Oldest players to score 50 points in a game

#4 Alex English - 35 years old

Alex English was the 23rd pick in the second round of the 1976 NBA Draft

One of the best scorers the game has seen, Alex English struggled during his first few seasons in the league. After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, English struggled to cement his place in the starting five. He soon signed a deal with Indiana Pacers as a free agent before securing a move to the Denver Nuggets where he truly played to his potential.

Alex scored 51 points against the Miami Heat as a 35-year-old but failed to grab a win in that game. He dropped 51 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 9 assists while shooting over 68% from the field. The best season of his career came during the 1982-83 campaign where he averaged 28.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting over 51% from the field.

English was an All-Star eight times and represented the Nuggets for a decade.

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#3 Kobe Bryant - 37 years old

Kobe Bryant dropped 60 points in his final game against the Utah Jazz

After being drafted as the 13th overall pick during the 1996 NBA Draft, Kobe Bryant ended up as one of the greatest players of all time. He averaged 25 points. 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists throughout his career and won 5 NBA Championships for the Los Angeles Lakers.

In the final game of this career, Bryant dropped 60 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists while shooting 44% from the field against the Utah Jazz as the Lakers won 101-96. The season was a disappointment for the franchise as they finished with a 17-65 record and failed to make the playoffs.

Kobe won the MVP once and was voted as the Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010. He was an All-Star 18 times and his career spanned two decades with the Lakers. Known for "Mamba Mentality", Kobe inspired players outside the sport of basketball and was known for his work ethic and elite mentality.