On March 28, 2003, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 55 points in what was ultimately a passing of the torch game against Michael Jordan.
With a 39-year-old Jordan retiring and a 24-year-old Bryant looking to win his fourth championship, the student honored him the only way he knew how to.
In one of the best games to begin his career, Bryant was efficient, shooting 15-of-29 from the field, 9-of-13 from the three-point line, and 16-of-18 from the free-throw line en route to a 108-94 win over the Washington Wizards.
42 of Bryant’s 55 points also came in the first half.