There is a new Los Angeles Lakers franchise scoring king and his name is Kobe Bryant. Bryant scored 44 points albeit in a losing effort to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Lakers lost the game 95-93, but Bryant passed Laker great Jerry West to take away a little of the sting of the loss. This is just another great accomplishment in the career of Kobe Bryant. Scoring the most points in the Lakers storied franchise is one hell of a accomplishment…

Kobe has been as clutch a player as the Lakers have ever had. He demands the ball at crunch time

Kobe is the new Laker scoring king.

and is not afraid to take the shot when the game is on the line. I have been a Laker fan for over thirty years and have seen Magic Johnson and Showtime. Kobe has put on his own brand of  showtime since he has been a Laker. As a fan, you love the ball in Kobe’s hands whether he shots or passes the ball. He is the closest thing that you will ever see to the great Michael Jordan. Kobe leaves everthing on the court and gets the most out of his teamates. He loves to win and hates to lose ala Jordan. You can’t ask for much more as a fan. He represents all the Laker greats and knows he is just a part of their winning history. He has humility to go along with his greatness.

Kobe has won four championships and is eyeing a fifth. Everybody thought he would never win one without Shaquille O’neal ,but he did it last year. He was driven to come out from under his shawdow. Kobe is always motivated ,and one more title would put him ahead of Shack for his career. I love Kobe’s chances of pulling off number five. You can call in one for the thumb. Kobe will not be denied and that is why he is a favorite among Laker fans.  Congratulations to the new Laker scoring king, Kobe Bryant.

Tags: Jerry West, kobe bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, magic johnson, Memphis Grizzlies, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'neal

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