Mamba Moments: The Sneakers Worn During Kobe Bryant's Best Scoring Performances

Celebrating Kobe's best scoring performances and the sneakers he wore during each.

Kobe Bryant vs. Utah Jazz April 13, 2016
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Kobe Bryant vs. Utah Jazz April 13, 2016

Successful sneaker lines with multiple brands. 18 All-Star appearances. Five NBA Championships. Two Finals and one NBA MVP. There wasn't much Kobe Bryant didn't accomplish in his career, but above all, the thing he may be best remembered for is his scoring.

In 2014, he even passed Michael Jordan to overtake the number-three spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list—an achievement that was 19 years in the making. His single biggest addition to that total came on a Sunday afternoon in Jan. 2006, when the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves locked in a tough game against the Toronto Raptors. Effectively carrying the team on his back, Bryant helped the Lakers erase an 18-point deficit by knocking down 28-of-46 shots en route to 81 points. That mark stands as the greatest of the modern era, and is only second to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 in 1962.

In honor of the anniversary of that legendary game, we're taking a look back at his best scoring performances, and remembering the sneakers he wore during each.

53 Points vs. Memphis Grizzlies

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When: March 28, 2008

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 3

Kobe Bryant vs. Memphis Grizzlies March 28, 2008

53 Points vs. Houston Rockets

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When: March 30, 2007

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 2

Kobe Bryant vs. Houston Rockets March 30, 2007

53 Points vs. Houston Rockets

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When: December 15, 2006

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 1

Kobe Bryant vs. Houston Rockets December 15, 2006

55 Points vs. Washington Wizards

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When: March 28, 2003

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Air Jordan 8 PE

Kobe Bryant vs. Washington Wizards March 28, 2003

56 Points vs. Memphis Grizzlies

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When: January 14, 2002

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: adidas KOBE TWO

Kobe Bryant vs. Memphis Grizzlies January 14, 2002

58 Points vs. Charlotte Bobcats

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When: December 29, 2006

Where: Time Warner Cable Arena

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 1

Kobe Bryant vs. Charlotte Bobcats December 29, 2006

60 Points vs. Utah Jazz

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When: April 13, 2016

Where: STAPLES Center

Shoe: Nike Kobe 11

Kobe Bryant vs. Utah Jazz April 13, 2016

60 Points vs. Memphis Grizzlies

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When: March 22 2007

Where: FedEx Forum

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 2

Kobe Bryant vs. Memphis Grizzlies March 22, 2007

61 Points vs. New York Knicks

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When: February 2, 2009

Where: Madison Square Garden

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 4

Kobe Bryant vs. New York Knicks February 9, 2009

62 Points vs. Dallas Mavericks

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When: December 20, 2005

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K5 PE

Kobe Bryant Dallas Mavericks December 20, 2005

65 Points vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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When: March 16, 2007

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 2

Kobe Bryant vs. Portland Trail Blazers March 16, 2007

81 Points vs. Toronto Raptors

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When: January 22, 2006

Where: Staples Center

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 1

Kobe Bryant vs. Toronto Raptors January 22, 2006