Kobe Bryant passes Michael Jordan into third place on NBA all-time scoring list

Kobe Bryant eclipsed Michael Jordan on the National Basketball Association's all-time scoring list on Sunday, surpassing the legendary scorer during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' game at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to top the retired Jordan's mark of 32,292 points and move into third on the all-time list.

He achieved the mark with a pair of free throws midway through the second quarter, momentarily stopping the game.

Bryant (left) takes on Jordan in a match between the Lakers and the Bulls in February 1998

 ALL-TIME LEADING SCORERS 

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38,387

2. Karl Malone - 36,928 

3. Kobe Bryant -  32,310

4. Michael Jordan - 32,292