Today in Sports History: Kobe Bryant humbles the Raptors with 81-point performance

15 years ago today, one of the greatest individual sports performances of all time occurred right before our eyes as the late Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on the Toronto Raptors at home in Los Angeles.

15 years ago today, Kobe went full Mamba, dropping 81 vs. the Raptors 🐍 pic.twitter.com/zB9JSjAsZ2

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 22, 2021

Social media was filled with post celebrating the anniversary of that magical night and the overall legacy of arguably the greatest athlete of all time.

It's been 15 years since Kobe dropped 81 points 💜🐍 pic.twitter.com/oCGLnxKQ3d

— ESPN (@espn) January 22, 2021

15 years ago today, Kobe dropped 81 points in an unforgettable performance.

(via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/syAmmFWSLA

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 22, 2021

“When I first got the email sent to my sidekick, he was at 71.”

Go into the #NBAVault to see how NBA stars experienced Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, 15 years ago today. 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/WXrv7TMOTQ

— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2021

Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gianna, died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, Calif. on Jan. 26, 2020.

We sure do miss ya, Kobe. May your soul continue to rest in peace.

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