Okay, so I saw this thing online about Kemba Walker scoring 92 points in a game, and I was like, “No way, that’s gotta be fake, right?” But it got me thinking, could I even get close to that in a game? So, I decided to do a little experiment, starting with some research and then some practice.
First, I looked up Kemba Walker online. Turns out, that 92-point thing was just some internet rumor. He never actually did that, especially not in a professional game. But still, the guy’s got some serious skills. I checked out his career stats, and man, his highest was 60 points in an NBA game. That’s insane!
Digging Deeper
I spent hours looking through different websites that track NBA players’ stats, I wanted to see what his average was and how he played in different seasons. The more I read, the more I got into it. I found all these numbers from the 2021-22 season, showing his performance with the Dallas Mavericks. It was pretty cool to see how he did against different teams.
Then, I stumbled upon this random PDF about statistics, something to do with the police recording incidents, a completely different topic, but it kinda showed me how people keep track of all sorts of data, even in sports.
Putting it to the Test
After all that digging, I decided to test my own skills. I started with a simple goal: Could I even score 60 points in a game, like Kemba’s career-high? I grabbed my basketball and headed to the court. I practiced my shots, dribbled around, and imagined myself in a real game. I played against my friends and tried some pick-up games at the local court, I lost count of how many hours I spent practicing, but it was fun.
- Started with free throws.
- Moved on to three-pointers.
- Worked on my layups.
- Got some friends to practice with me.
- Then I try some pick-up games.
At first, I was terrible, not even close to 60. But I kept at it, day after day. Slowly but surely, I started to see some improvement. I was hitting more shots, my handles got better, and I even managed to score over 30 points in a couple of games. It wasn’t 60, and definitely not 92, but it was a personal best, and that felt pretty good.
So, that’s my little adventure inspired by Kemba Walker’s rumored 92-point game. It was a fun ride, from researching his actual stats to pushing my own limits on the court. Maybe I won’t be hitting 60 points anytime soon, but hey, it’s all about having fun and getting better, right?
