The most recent player to pass Bryant on the all-time list is Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving. He did so after their most recent game against the Thunder. Irving has now moved to 27th all-time and Bryant has shifted down to 28th. Bryant will likely continue to slide down as the years go by.

Kyrie Irving has surpassed Kobe Bryant on a prestigious list in fewer games after the Mavericks' victory over the Thunder

Inconsistency is about the only consistent theme of the Dallas Mavericks’ injury-riddled season. The Mavericks began most of the new year with the task of playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 106-98 (at home). Kyrie Irving finished the win with 25 points, five rebound