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1. Third all-time free throws made (passing Oscar Robertson)
With 288 free throws, Kobe moves past the Big O and behind Moses and Karl Malone in the free throws made department. Last year, he made 381 in 58 games.
2. All-time steals leader in Lakers' history (needs two to pass Magic Johnson)
Barring a fluke, Kobe should notch this within the first week of the season. This isn't the last time he's looking to pass Magic in a category.
3. Most All-NBA First Teams (11, with Karl Marlone)
This record is arguably hardest to reach, considering -- or assuming -- Dwyane Wade comes back injury-free. With new weapons in Steve Nash and Dwight Howard at his side, his load will be lower, thus standing a chance to decrease his statistical output.
4. Most All-NBA Teams (15, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
This record, on the other hand, is a virtual cinch. If Kobe is healthy this season, it's impossible to identify six guards better who can keep him from tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
5. Most All-NBA Defensive First Teams (10, passing MJ, Gary Payton and Kevin Garnett)
Another tough milestone to reach. Kobe still gets after it defensively and with upgraded defensive personnel behind him (read: Howard, Dwight), he can be as aggressive on the perimeter as ever.
6. Most All-NBA Defensive Teams (13, with Tim Duncan)
Even if Kobe struggles guarding quicker players, his grit and I.Q. alone makes this milestone his for the taking.
7. More than 30,000 career points (youngest to reach mark)
Wilt Chamberlain reached the 30,000 point plateau when he was 35 years old. Kobe just turned 34 and needs just over 500 points.
8. Move into fourth all-time in scoring, passing Wilt Chamberlain
All Kobe needs is a "mere" 1,936 points. If Kobe averages at least 25 ppg, he'll reach this toward the end of the season.
9. Most playoff points, passing Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
Kobe currently sits at 5,640 playoff points, 347 away from MJ and 122 from Kareem. He'll need a deep playoff run to take top spot (conference finals, Finals).
10. Pass Magic Johnson, tie Michael Jordan with six rings
The record, as far as hoop purists are concerned. From the moment the Black Mamba stepped into the league, this number (six) sticks out as the benchmark. Kobe is not unaware of this.
LEGENDARY
1. Third all-time free throws made (passing Oscar Robertson)
With 288 free throws, Kobe moves past the Big O and behind Moses and Karl Malone in the free throws made department. Last year, he made 381 in 58 games.
2. All-time steals leader in Lakers' history (needs two to pass Magic Johnson)
Barring a fluke, Kobe should notch this within the first week of the season. This isn't the last time he's looking to pass Magic in a category.
3. Most All-NBA First Teams (11, with Karl Marlone)
This record is arguably hardest to reach, considering -- or assuming -- Dwyane Wade comes back injury-free. With new weapons in Steve Nash and Dwight Howard at his side, his load will be lower, thus standing a chance to decrease his statistical output.
4. Most All-NBA Teams (15, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
This record, on the other hand, is a virtual cinch. If Kobe is healthy this season, it's impossible to identify six guards better who can keep him from tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
5. Most All-NBA Defensive First Teams (10, passing MJ, Gary Payton and Kevin Garnett)
Another tough milestone to reach. Kobe still gets after it defensively and with upgraded defensive personnel behind him (read: Howard, Dwight), he can be as aggressive on the perimeter as ever.
6. Most All-NBA Defensive Teams (13, with Tim Duncan)
Even if Kobe struggles guarding quicker players, his grit and I.Q. alone makes this milestone his for the taking.
7. More than 30,000 career points (youngest to reach mark)
Wilt Chamberlain reached the 30,000 point plateau when he was 35 years old. Kobe just turned 34 and needs just over 500 points.
8. Move into fourth all-time in scoring, passing Wilt Chamberlain
All Kobe needs is a "mere" 1,936 points. If Kobe averages at least 25 ppg, he'll reach this toward the end of the season.
9. Most playoff points, passing Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
Kobe currently sits at 5,640 playoff points, 347 away from MJ and 122 from Kareem. He'll need a deep playoff run to take top spot (conference finals, Finals).
10. Pass Magic Johnson, tie Michael Jordan with six rings
The record, as far as hoop purists are concerned. From the moment the Black Mamba stepped into the league, this number (six) sticks out as the benchmark. Kobe is not unaware of this.
LEGENDARY
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youngest to ever do it!! WIll they win...idk. But congrats to the homie
...all time leading scorer..he mite have been close to bill russels 11 rings
