For many, this may seem like a big deal. But as someone who grew up in the "Wilt Era" I don't see the comparison. Wilt graduated college which means HE started his playing career FOUR full years after Kobe (who actually started in the NBA at age 17.) Wilt also played the last FOUR years of his career in the start-up ABA because of the money offered him. THOSE scoring years don't count in his total. Imagine Wilt with EIGHT more years of scoring that were not allowed him. Kobe could only dream of achieving those numbers.
Yes, what Kobe accomplished last night was pretty good. What Wilt did was so much more amazing. And let's not forget that up to 20% of Kobe's points came from three point plays. Wilt's era never even HAD a three point play.
It's apples and oranges. And Wilt is still that shiny red apple that most no longer recognize.
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