Twitter congratulations pour in for Kobe Bryant after passing Michael Jordan’s NBA points tally

Bryant after overtaking the legend that is Michael Jordan in the all-time points scorer standings - "He knows how much I've learned from him. From the other legends, but him in particular."

The Lakers shooting-guard received plenty of congratulations as his team left Minnesota last night with a special surprise awaiting Bryant on the plane. And Twitter was also quick to send in their congratulations to Bryant, who is now third on the list, behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone.

Michael Jordan releases a statement congratulating Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/q8FwRXg3w6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 15, 2014

With those two free throws, Kobe Bryant adds to his legend by becoming the third-highest scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/f0rhADUk4j — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 15, 2014

Greatness Kobe Bryant ... Glad to witness greatness so honor .....Dont Mean To Stunt Man But It Look… http://t.co/sF0ci8oIYX — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 15, 2014

Congrats to @kobebryant on passing his idol Michael Jordan for 3rd on the NBA All-Time scoring list! — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 15, 2014

Congrats Bean! @kobebryant #ThirdAllTime #LivingLegend — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 15, 2014

Congrats @kobebryant that's a lot of buckets mannnnnn pic.twitter.com/Xkn7uywnvx — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) December 15, 2014

Congrats! to @kobebryant who patterned his game after MJ. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/M4B9pYKo6L — James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) December 15, 2014

I'm so proud of @kobebryant on the Tremendous accomplishment on surpassing #MJ on the all-time scoring list. Keep making history brother! — Pau Gasol (@paugasol) December 15, 2014

Congrats @kobebryant on 3rd all-time!! And a great team win for 3 in a row! #kobegetsbuckets #purpleandgold — Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) December 15, 2014

Congrats to my bro @kobebryant for passing MJ on the NBA all- time scoring list. #WellDeserved #Congrats http://t.co/079aVXhjrJ — Rip Hamilton (@ripcityhamilton) December 15, 2014

Congrats to the Black Mamba (Kobe) on passing the Black Cat (MJ), two of the best to ever do it.. #GreatnessPersonified — Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) December 15, 2014

Salute to @kobebryant, one of the best we've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/HNkDFOhbww — Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 15, 2014