Kobe Bryant went full Magic Johnson against the Rockets
Kobe Bryant was in a very giving mood Sunday night.
The Black Mamba played only 24 minutes against the Houston Rockets but managed to squeeze in nine assists, including a number of sick passes.
There was the no-look variety.
Kobe Bryant no-look pass #nba #sports #losangeles #lakers #kobe @Lakers @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/n5QZwVGiYI
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The switching-hands-in-mid-air move.
Kobe Bryant to Hibbert for the Jam! #NBAVote 3rd quarter ? @TWCSportsNet | @TWCDeportes https://t.co/ztVtanzGMF
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 18, 2016
And then the hitting-the-cutter-on-the-baseline dime.
With that assist, Kobe Bryant passes Jerry West for 2nd all-time in Lakers history. #NBAVote Tune In ? @TWC... https://t.co/rqV9Ftk4Tr
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 18, 2016
That last one moved Kobe passed Jerry West (6,238) and into second on the Lakers' all-time assists list. He still trails Magic Johnson, who had 10,141 during his illustrious career.