Wilt is a center doing this shit, their bodies aren’t supposed to last that long but he was superhuman
goddoc
Kobe. LAL needed all those points, plus teammates played D. Wilts did not so they could get ball back and he could score more.
Zenithreg
Also Wilt towered over the rest of the players. Toss him the ball and not a single soul could block him.
markjay6
Kobe! Wilt’s game was a joke where his teammates were intentionally fouling the other team just to get the ball back and run up Wilt’s score
laflame150
The fact that kobe did most of this with jump shots makes it more impressive to me
aspektbeats
I’ll always say Kobe. Because it’s modern day defense, and yes he was able to shoot 3s which wilt didn’t, but I still they’re incredible individual feats.
numbvirus
Kobe all day.
Skolcialism
This thread is hilarious
WellSE123
Real question is could wilt drop 100 in Kobe’s era and could Koke drop 81 in his?
Calimancan
Kobe of course
ohleprocy
One is the record and one isn’t. Nuff said.
Ed_Gein1332
Kobe, majority of Wilts points were in the paint. Given the same shots as Wilt had for 100, Kobe would had 120+
johnfcknallen
More impressive? The fact that Wilt shot 28/32 on the line
JOHNSONBURGER
Kobe faced tougher competition, so Kobe.
Changnesia102
Kobe by far! he’s not over 7ft like Wilt and Wilt was clearly better than everyone was basically a cheat code in his time. When compared to Kobe he actually had competition. I don’t think we will see anyone drop more than 81 ever again. The league is too competitive today.
FreshDiamond
Wilt played in a time where 7 footers were extremely scarce, he physically way ahead of his time, and he still wasn’t able to win championships on a great scale. All of wilts statistical anomalies mean nothing to me. I’m not trying to be hater, it’s entirely possible that he could be a great player in any era but to ignore all the context around a player who history has proven kind of did impossible-ish things statistically is silly.
To answer the question, Kobe
kenneth290
Kobe.
brwnboots_greybeards
100>81
DefinitionGreen2151
81
AzulKuma8
Kobe.
parplays
The one where we have physical evidence for
theseustheminotaur
Wasn’t offensive goal tending legal in wilts 100 pt game? Just throw up shots and let the tallest guy tap it in is pretty lame. Gheorghe muresan could have scored 50 like that
Competitive_Swing_59
Damn, seeing it this way hits differently. Respect to the legends Wilt & Kobe !
ramborage
Posting this on the Lakers sub as if you don’t know the responses are going to be heavily biased towards Kobe.
I’m not saying Kobe’s wasn’t more impressive or that it was, but this is just fishing for the answers you wanna hear.
Nlawrence55
Kobe no debate
lackdueprocess
As long as 100 > 81, I am going with Wilt.
Revolutionary_Map984
The Lakers were behind by double digits when Kobe happened.
PowerTrip55
I mean, Wilt was a giant playing with a lot of people who did things other than basketball as their primary moneymakers.
So 81 against tougher opposition in a shorter period of time is more impressive imo. Another 6 mins and Kobe would’ve been 90-95 points at that rate, and it’d be even less of a discussion.
blizzy3
This dude took 63 shots. Like that is unreal.
BizzyHaze
Why we gotta compare, why can’t we appreciate both for what they were. Especially here, you are going to get a very biased sample of answers.
MazKhan
Kobes, more points per shot attempt and against better defenders
Agreeable-Jeweler-70
I heard somewhere that Wilt was going up against some scrub that day. The knicks didn’t have an actual center. Wilt towered over everyone. Correct me if I’m wrong but no 3 seconds in the key rule at that time either, making it even easier for him to score. I’m 5’5” put me up against toddlers and I’ll put up 100 points easy.
Toronto threw every player to try and stop Kobe. The fact that so many of his 81 were jump shots alone makes it more impressive than Wilt’s 100.
Kobe all day.. And I know this is a matter of opinion and there’s no wrong answer. But if Wilt is your answer then you’re wrong.
PurposeSame3623
81 shots!
taeem
Not even close it’s Kobe
turd_2004
Kobe hands down. He’s a guard, there’s more black guys in his era and his shots came from a variety of different areas on the court
Genestah
Wilt may have the record, but Kobe’s the more impressive feats.
ShlomoShogun
Kobe only played 42mins in that game? Damn!
PlumpWhale
Wilt’s is more impressive in the sense that there will be no player to ever drop 100 points ever again. 0% chance.
What’s even more impressive than that, is Wilt playing 48 minutes a game over an entire season.
DesignerReply3389
Kobe’s 81 should count as the most points in a single game IMO !! It was way easier when Wilt did it standing 7”2 against easier competition !!
Pale_Construction_71
Obviously the 100 pts
art2849
Kobe
nimkeenator
I dont’ wanna diss Wilt in any way shape or form, but the game was a lot more nuanced when Kobe did it, with better defenders and schemes. Part of those 81 came on Jaylen Rose’s watch too lol.
GMENW2008
As a Celtic fan, Kobe. That is all.
BigSteppinOnWhtTears
Kobe was playing against much harder competition. Wilt had hoes tho.
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Wilt is a center doing this shit, their bodies aren’t supposed to last that long but he was superhuman
Kobe. LAL needed all those points, plus teammates played D. Wilts did not so they could get ball back and he could score more.
Also Wilt towered over the rest of the players. Toss him the ball and not a single soul could block him.
Kobe! Wilt’s game was a joke where his teammates were intentionally fouling the other team just to get the ball back and run up Wilt’s score
The fact that kobe did most of this with jump shots makes it more impressive to me
I’ll always say Kobe. Because it’s modern day defense, and yes he was able to shoot 3s which wilt didn’t, but I still they’re incredible individual feats.
Kobe all day.
This thread is hilarious
Real question is could wilt drop 100 in Kobe’s era and could Koke drop 81 in his?
Kobe of course
One is the record and one isn’t. Nuff said.
Kobe, majority of Wilts points were in the paint. Given the same shots as Wilt had for 100, Kobe would had 120+
More impressive? The fact that Wilt shot 28/32 on the line
Kobe faced tougher competition, so Kobe.
Kobe by far! he’s not over 7ft like Wilt and Wilt was clearly better than everyone was basically a cheat code in his time. When compared to Kobe he actually had competition. I don’t think we will see anyone drop more than 81 ever again. The league is too competitive today.
Wilt played in a time where 7 footers were extremely scarce, he physically way ahead of his time, and he still wasn’t able to win championships on a great scale. All of wilts statistical anomalies mean nothing to me. I’m not trying to be hater, it’s entirely possible that he could be a great player in any era but to ignore all the context around a player who history has proven kind of did impossible-ish things statistically is silly.
To answer the question, Kobe
Kobe.
100>81
81
Kobe.
The one where we have physical evidence for
Wasn’t offensive goal tending legal in wilts 100 pt game? Just throw up shots and let the tallest guy tap it in is pretty lame. Gheorghe muresan could have scored 50 like that
Damn, seeing it this way hits differently. Respect to the legends Wilt & Kobe !
Posting this on the Lakers sub as if you don’t know the responses are going to be heavily biased towards Kobe.
I’m not saying Kobe’s wasn’t more impressive or that it was, but this is just fishing for the answers you wanna hear.
Kobe no debate
As long as 100 > 81, I am going with Wilt.
The Lakers were behind by double digits when Kobe happened.
I mean, Wilt was a giant playing with a lot of people who did things other than basketball as their primary moneymakers.
So 81 against tougher opposition in a shorter period of time is more impressive imo. Another 6 mins and Kobe would’ve been 90-95 points at that rate, and it’d be even less of a discussion.
This dude took 63 shots. Like that is unreal.
Why we gotta compare, why can’t we appreciate both for what they were. Especially here, you are going to get a very biased sample of answers.
Kobes, more points per shot attempt and against better defenders
I heard somewhere that Wilt was going up against some scrub that day. The knicks didn’t have an actual center. Wilt towered over everyone. Correct me if I’m wrong but no 3 seconds in the key rule at that time either, making it even easier for him to score. I’m 5’5” put me up against toddlers and I’ll put up 100 points easy.
Toronto threw every player to try and stop Kobe. The fact that so many of his 81 were jump shots alone makes it more impressive than Wilt’s 100.
Kobe all day.. And I know this is a matter of opinion and there’s no wrong answer. But if Wilt is your answer then you’re wrong.
81 shots!
Not even close it’s Kobe
Kobe hands down. He’s a guard, there’s more black guys in his era and his shots came from a variety of different areas on the court
Wilt may have the record, but Kobe’s the more impressive feats.
Kobe only played 42mins in that game? Damn!
Wilt’s is more impressive in the sense that there will be no player to ever drop 100 points ever again. 0% chance.
What’s even more impressive than that, is Wilt playing 48 minutes a game over an entire season.
Kobe’s 81 should count as the most points in a single game IMO !! It was way easier when Wilt did it standing 7”2 against easier competition !!
Obviously the 100 pts
Kobe
I dont’ wanna diss Wilt in any way shape or form, but the game was a lot more nuanced when Kobe did it, with better defenders and schemes. Part of those 81 came on Jaylen Rose’s watch too lol.
As a Celtic fan, Kobe. That is all.
Kobe was playing against much harder competition. Wilt had hoes tho.