Thread by @KobeIs4Ever

Kobe Bryant 2009 Finals

A Thread

The Orlando Magic weren't a slouch on the defensive end.
• 101.9 Def. Rating (1st)
• 94.4 Opp. PPG (6th)
• 43.3 Opp. FG% (3rd)
• 50.8 Opp. TS% (-3.6 League Average)
• -6.4 Relative Def. Rating

Kobe Bryant this series would average:

•32.4 PPG
•7.4 APG
•5.6 RBG
•1.4 BPG
•1.4 SPG
•52.5 TS%

Kobe Bryant would join Michael Jordan (1991) as the only players to win an NBA Finals while averaging 30+ PPG and 7+ APG

In game 1, The Lakers would blow the Magic out and Kobe would have his best game of the series:

•40 Points
•8 Rebounds
•8 Assists
•2 Steals
•2 Blocks
•+25
•53.3 TS%

In game 2, the game was a lot closer but the Lakers pulled it out and Kobe would have:

•29 Points
•8 Assists
•4 Rebounds
•2 Steals
•+2
•54.9 TS%

After Game 2, Kobe would have an iconic interview after going up 2-0

"Jobs not finished"

#MambaMentality

In game 3, The Lakers would end up losing this game but Kobe would put up:

•31 Points (17 pts in the 1st Qtr)
•8 Assists
•3 Rebounds
•52.7 TS%

In game 4, the Lakers would bounce back and Kobe would put up:

•32 Points
•8 Assists
•7 Rebounds
•1 Steal
•1 Block
•+11
•46.3 TS%

In a game 5 closeout game, Kobe would put up:

•30 Points
•5 Assists
•6 Rebounds
•2 Steals
•4 Blocks
•+14
•56.6 TS%

Bryant would become a 4x Champion and prove he could win without Shaq winning his 1st Finals MVP.