Kobe is a George

Kobe Bryant is undeniably one of the greatest players in NBA history, and one of the most electric athletes American sports has ever seen. I've never been a huge fan, but it's impossible not to respect his achievements, and his will to win.

He's being lauded today at the end of his career, after closing the book on that amazing run with a 60-point effort against the Utah Jazz. Sixty points is an incredible tally. 

Equally incredible is the 50 shots he required to reach it. Since 1983, only one player has taken 50 or more shots in a game. Even I can do that math.

Kobe, meet George. (Not Gheorghe.) George, Kobe.