This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Kobe Bryant: 61 Points
Date: February 2, 2009
Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks
Model Worn: Nike Kobe IV
During 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were dead-set on securing their first NBA title since the 2002-2003 season — Kobe in particular. The reigning league MVP had recently come off of a stellar year that ended in a Finals loss to the Boston Celtics, and with a strengthened team returning, the Lakers were poised to win-it-all this go around.
With Kobe around the peak of his powers, a February 2009 contest against the Knicks witnessed the Mamba score 61 points in the “Del Sol” Nike Zoom Kobe IV. It also bodes well in Kobe’s favor that Spike Lee would be documenting the experience as well.
