Towns became the newest member of that club last night. Per Elias Sports, over the last 30 years only five players have logged 55-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in a game. Towns later added a pair of free throws in the game’s waning moments to reach the 56-point mark. That gave him 54 points, breaking the single-game mark of 52 set by Mo Williams on Jan. He set the mark with a corner 3-pointer with 1 minute, 16 seconds left in the game. Towns shot 19 of 32 from the field and 12 of 15 from the free throw line, dropping in 30 points and 11 rebounds in the second half. The All-Star big man terrorized the Atlanta Hawks in a 126-114 win, dropping a team-record 56 points. I’m proud to have him on our team.”Īs for Towns, he did something Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Stephon Marbury or any other Wolves great had done before. His effort, leadership and commitment to our team and the City of Charlotte is second to none. He exemplifies what it means to be a Hornet. “Becoming a franchise’s all-time leading scorer is a big accomplishment and it’s a testament to his hard work, dedication and passion for the game of basketball. “I’m really happy for Kemba,” Jordan said. Hornets owner Michael Jordan wasn’t at the game, but weighed in with a statement released through the team. It's a huge milestone in my career." – on becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer /KiMIOpGYCA "All the doubt I've gotten over my career, all the criticism, I stayed steady and kept proving people wrong. For my family to be here and all the fans cheering me on like that, especially because we lost, they made it pretty special anyway.” I really wish I would have played better earlier and we would have had a more competitive game but it’s still a huge accomplishment. “It’s super special because of all of the doubt I’ve gotten throughout my career and all of the criticism, but I just continue to prove them wrong,” Walker said. Moments later Walker was being interviewed on the court and broke down, grabbing a towel to wipe away the growing tears streaming down his face. Walker also leads the Hornets in 3-pointers made (1016), 3-pointers attempted (2828) and free throws made (2003) while ranking second in free throw attempts (2405).Īfter nabbing the Hornets’ all-time scoring mark, an emotional Walker addressed the crowd and talked about his accomplishment. Not only is he the team’s leading scorer, but he ranks in the Top 10 in several other categories including games played (517), assists (2800), steal (695), field goals made (3411) and attempted (8222). He nailed a reverse layup with 20 seconds left to surpass Dell Curry as the Hornets’ all-time leading scorer. And while James was busy making history early in last night’s game, Walker wasn’t about to be outdone on his home court. 9 overall pick of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) that year, Walker has gone from merely trying to hone his game to a two-time All-Star and go-to guy.Īlthough his Hornets are more or less out of the playoff chase, Walker remains a relentless force. The book on Kemba Walker as he entered the 2011 NBA Draft was that of a quick, scoring guard who could excel in a fast-paced system. James can break Jordan’s record Friday night when the Cavaliers host the New Orleans Pelicans ( 8 ET, ESPN). His fourth-quarter steal of Frank Kaminsky’s pass gave him 1,859 steals in his career, moving James past Kevin Garnett for 17th on that all-time list. “I haven’t played every game, but for the most part I’ve played over 70 percent of my games throughout that journey, and just going out and just trying to be productive.”Īside from tying Jordan’s mark in the game, James also added to his place in NBA lore in another department. “I’ve stayed available, obviously,” James told reporters when asked how the streak was possible. Michael Jordan | 866 | March 1986 to Dec. * * * Most Consecutive Games With At Least 10 Points 26, 2001, while playing for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. Jordan’s streak lasted from Mathrough Dec.
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