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Teammates serenade Kobe after he passes MJ

Lakers celebrate Kobe Bryant passing Michael Jordan with cake

Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list on Sunday night, and what did 18 years and 32,310 points earn him? A cake and some streamers.

Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list on Sunday night, and what did 18 years and 32,310 points earn him? A cake and some streamers.

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the road for their six-point win over Minnesota, so the team celebrated Kobe grabbing third place on the all-time scoring list on the team plane, with some decorations that look like they were bought at a dollar store and cake.

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Kobe looks like he is trying, and failing, to enjoy the celebration and teammate Jordan Clarkson's serenade. At least he did not scream any expletives at anyone.

- Brendan Maloy

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