Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, played 20 seasons in the NBA entirely for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest and most influential players of all time.
Most fans, players, and analysts praise Bryant as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. However, a legend from the Dallas Mavericks recently surpassed him in the list of leading scorers.
NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry from The Ringer recently shared a list of the leading scorers by zone over the last 25 years, highlighting the players who made the most regular season field goals in each area.
The list includes star players such as Stephen Curry and LeBron James. It’s worth noting that Dirk Nowitzki’s name appeared most frequently in the areas. Surprisingly, Kobe Bryant’s name was not included in the list. While many fans began praising Nowitzki for his amazing shooting skills, Bryant’s absence on the list devasted several supporters.
A Comparative Analysis Of Dirk Nowitzki And Kobe Bryant’s Statistics
Nowitzki played 21 seasons in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks legend displayed amazing support for the team, leading the franchise to 15 playoff appearances and its only NBA championship in 2011. His best stats came in the 2005-06 NBA season when he averaged 26.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
On the other hand, the Lakers legend had a remarkable professional career. Because of his Mamba mentality, he has inspired many players, irrespective of the sport. He has been praised on many occasions; recently, Byron Scott praised him as a special player. Bryant, the five-time NBA Champion, played several dominating seasons with the Lakers, but his best stats came in the 2005-06 season. He averaged 35.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 80 games of the regular season.
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