Jayson Tatum took a normal shot in the 2nd quarter that ultimately proved to be a historic moment. It was just another single three-pointer, but it pushed him past his childhood idol, Kobe Bryant.

The first five shots Kobe Bryant took in the final game of his 20-year NBA career ended in the same way: a miss. A 3-pointer on the left wing fell short. A midrange jumper went long. His third and ...