Kobe Bryant can still dominate a game and he proved it when he scored 21 points in just 18 minutes in a preseason exhibition match.
Based on the recent game of the Los Angeles Lakers, it seems that Bryant, even at 37 years, can still takeover a game. In a report by CBS Sports, during game against Maccabi Haifa, the Black Mamba dropped 21 points on a 6-for-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from the 3 point range and he did all of these in just 18 minutes.
However, although he lauded Kobe's impressive game, head coach Byron Scott isn't a big fan of all the three point shots his prized guard has made. Scott said, "We try to keep him below the 3-point line. But when he's scoring it like he was tonight, he obviously has the capability of being able to step out there as well," coach Byron Scott said,"
He further added, "He looks better and better. His timing looks great, his movement looks great, and he just looks so much more fluid right now. He says he feels great, so right now we'll keep staying the course."
As a bonus, the Lakers won the game 126-83 and it's not even close as at point, they were leading by 51 points.
According to Bleacher Report, although Maccabi was clearly outmatched, you still cannot deny Bryant's impressive feat. Just recently, ESPN ranked Kobe as the 93rd best player in the NBA but as usual, he did not offer a comment regarding the ranking and just let his game do the talking.
The Lakers are clearly one of the worst defensive teams in the league and Bryant is getting fed up with it. In a report by LA Sports Hub, he said that he wants the team to keep defense at the forefront of their priority list.
And who can blame him? As the saying goes, "Defense wins championships," something Kobe clearly wants more than anything.
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