#Ben Wallac

In 1997, a 19-year old Kobe Bryant dunks on Ben Wallace during a preseason game.

20 years ago today: Kobe Bryant scored 10 points in the first half against the Clippers. He went nuclear in the second half dropping 40 points for 50 total, including the game winner. 🐐

iammega3: I got a question #WiltChamberlain #Lakers #LakerChapo #MambaHomes #KobeBryant

Was Kobe Bryant’s 81 point game better than Wilt Chamberlain’s? #nba

When 19-year-old Kobe Bryant rose up and dunked on future Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace, it felt like a preview of greatness colliding with established power. Kobe was still just a teenager, skinny but fearless, going straight at one of the most intimidating defenders of his era. Wallace, known for his strength, shot-blocking, and dominance in the paint, wasn’t the type of player people attacked lightly. But Kobe didn’t hesitate—he exploded toward the rim with confidence beyond his years, sending a message that he wasn’t just a promising kid; he was coming for everyone. The moment captured his “no fear” mentality and hinted at the superstar mentality that would later define his legendary career.

THANKS OG BALLER FOR THE MEMORIES!! #kobe #kobebryant #blackmamba #lakers #nba

Most games shooting 100% as a starting center in Lakers history 👀💜💛 🥇 Wilt Chamberlain - 9 🥈 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 7 🥉 Deandre Ayton - 5 #basketprestigeworldwide #bpwhoops #nbahoops

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Shoot your shot and don’t stop 🎯#explorepage

IMO Kobe’s 81 is the most impressive single game scoring performance in NBA history #nba

HBM

I miss Kobe era…On february 28, 2008 the los angeles lakers played the miami heat in a regular season nba game and the lakers won 106 88. kobe Bryant played 40 minutes, scored 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting and made all seven of his free throws. Dwyane Wade finished with 18 points on 6 of 17 shooting. During the game bryant guarded wade closely, applying pressure and contesting wade’s drives to the basket.