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
