81

NBA legend Kobe Bryant also managed to win five championships, win an MVP in 2008, was an 18-time all-star, scored 81 points in a single game, and was named to the NBA’s first team 11 times.

61 points

On February 2, Kobe Bryant scored 61 points against the New York Knicks, making the New York Knicks the most points scored at Madison Square Garden ever.

42 points

Kobe Bryant scored 42 points and had 12 assists.

27 points

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points for the Lakers, while Lamar Odom had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.

38 points

Kobe Bryant has 38 points, Andrew Bynum scores 28, and the new-look Lakers stretch their wings.

33 points

Kobe Bryant scored 33 points as the Lakers beat the Rockets 115-100 . . .