“Would Be Top 5 Right Now if He Wasn’t Injured”: NBA Twitter Erupts After Klay Thompson Surpasses Kobe Bryant on All Time NBA Record

Kobe Bryant has been regarded by fans and critics as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. The Lakers front-man won 5 titles during his 20-year stint with the ‘Purple and Gold.’ His scoring prowess came almost everywhere on the court and included several kinds of shots.

Most notably, Kobe scored the second-highest number of points scored by an individual player in a single game. This is none other than the 81 point performance against the Toronto Raptors.

Despite not being well known as a three-point shooter, Kobe would still make an impact from beyond the arc. He would score 1827 three-pointers in his career. This would keep him at 20th position in the All-Time three-pointers scored list. However, in the most recent game for the Warriors’, Klay Thompson scored 7 three-pointers to surpass Kobe in the All-Time three-pointers scored list.

After hitting his 6th three-pointer of the game, fans on Twitter erupted in support of Klay Thompson. Let’s look at some of their reactions.

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Twitter reacts to Klay surpassing Kobe

Upon passing Kobe, several fans took to Twitter, explaining that Klay Thompson would be among the higher ranks of the list, had he not been injured, and would make it there in no time.

Additionally, several fans trolled the Sacramento Kings for their poor performance against Klay Thompson and the Warriors.

Furthermore, there were some fans who expressed their love for both Kobe and Klay. They believed that the Mamba would be proud of Klay today.

As Kobe reached the end of his career, he always believed in having the next generation carry the sport forward. With Klay Thompson passing him on the list, it’s safe to say that nobody would be more proud of him than Kobe.

Furthermore, this performance from Klay was an announcement to the world of his return to form. 7 of 9 from the beyond the arc is no joke at all! But in the case of Klay, it isn’t something that is impossible.

As the season progresses, Warriors’ fans will be confident of their team, and come playoff time, they will expect their team to be ready against any opposition. Once Draymond Green returns from injury, it is very likely that the Warriors will take things to the next level.

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With support from rising stars, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, the sky is the limit for Golden State. Only time will tell the tale of the Warriors this season.