Nicolas Batum has quietly become one of the most reliable perimeter threats in basketball. The forward for the LA Clippers recently reached a milestone that puts him in a very small group with one of the best scorers in NBA history.

Batum's name went down in history on March 10, 2026, when he matched a career achievement that defined an era of great basketball.

He tied Kobe Bryant's NBA record for most three-pointers made in a career with 1,827 during the Clippers' win over the New York Knicks.

Los Angeles beat New York 126-118 in a very important game. Batum helped the team dominate outside shooting with his clutch three-pointer, which was the last one to reach the milestone.

His performance showed why the veteran is still important to the Clippers' chances of winning the championship.

Batum's ability to reach this mark quickly shows how basketball has changed since Bryant's time. The French forward made 1,827 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 39%, while Bryant made 33% of his three-pointers.

This difference in numbers shows how the NBA is moving toward more accurate three-point shooting with more shots.

Batum has been with Portland since 2008, which shows how consistent he is as a versatile wing. He is known for his defense, playmaking, and shooting mechanics that work every time.

The accomplishment is important for the Clippers' current path. Batum is now 30th all-time in three-pointers made and 8th all-time for the LA franchise. His next goal is to beat Chauncey Billups' total of 1,830.

His continued production helps the Clippers' offense work with Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland. The bigger picture of three-pointers shows that modern shooters are the best at this type of shot.

Stephen Curry is in the lead by a wide margin, followed by James Harden and Ray Allen. Batum's 30th place shows that being able to shoot three-pointers well, which used to be a rare skill, is now a sign of NBA greatness across generations.

Bam Adebayo joins Kobe Bryant in historic scoring club

Batum's milestone reminds us of how the game has changed over time. But another player broke the record books in just one night, and no one saw it coming.

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night, leading the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. With that, he now has the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.

He flew past Kobe Bryant's famous 81-point game against Toronto in 2006. His name is the only one still above his. Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in 1962. Adebayo now hangs out with those people.

The game was exciting from the start. Adebayo scored 31 points in the first quarter alone, going 10-of-16. Most fans hadn't even settled into their seats yet.

He had 43 points at halftime, then added 19 more in the third quarter. Suddenly, everyone in the arena was asking the same question: "Can he pass Kobe?"

He made four clutch free throws late in the fourth quarter to tie the game, then scored 81 points in just over a minute. History, delivered coldly.

Written by

Utsav Gupta

Edited by

Kaamna Dwivedi