The Aerosmith song at the end put me in tears, im not ashamed to say it. My father and I knew Michael was going to turn the world upside down when we saw him at UNC , and I think we may have watched his entire career together. I lost dad 4 years ago, and STILL get a bit emotional watching Jordan highlights like this . RIP DAD, I miss you
I'm still waiting for someone that can do what MJ has done in the sport of basketball in every aspect of the game . His abilities are awe inspiring !!!!
He was flawless. His mind, hands, body type, shooting position, footwork, etc. I can go on...... MJ is in a class of his own. His timing was impeccable. WOW......🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼
These are the highlights that people need to see, not the Come Fly With Me videos (which are awesome too). The footwork, control, fakes, shake moves, up n under moves and then add intensity, determination, focus....Truly the GOAT!
His fade-away was the best ever! Totally unstoppable. The opposing team is always anticipated his drive to the basket for a dunk, but he pulls up and hits the fade-away. That was his weapon of choice for the second three-peat. He had the total package. AND, he was one of the top rated defenders in the league.
jordan's muscle memory must have been crazy. so many of his motions throughout these highlights look completely identical. from the positioning of his feet to how he finishes shots. that's long/dedicated hours in the gym, for sure.
I love how in the 80s we have the pure physical skill of Jordan on full display. Then, in the 90s we get the cerebral Jordan, still very athletic but he used his mental to leave defenders unable to figure out which way he was gonna fade or if he was gonna pull up for that unstoppable jumper. Every once and a while he’d remind us he could still fly. T.B.E.
un4got10 - because ESPN and media hypes up LBJ. They speak in generalities and use catchphrases like, "fastest, strongest player ever" when describing LBJ. What they mean is he's PROBABLY the overall fastest(?), strongest small forward ever. It's shameless sensationalism at its finest and they literally advocate for him - they've lost all semblance of objectivity that media is supposed to have. Youngsters accept these generalizations as truths which is just so naive and ridiculous. Plus, you need to understand basketball in more detail than most fans do to recognize the differences between MJ and LBJ. LBJ uses brute force to barrel to the hoop. This works in today's game as no big men camp out in the paint in today's NBA because of today's rules. LBJ feasts on the on court conditions of today's NBA whereas MJ played in a much tougher NBA - it's why he needed all of his moves and skills. If MJ played today, he'd never have to even use half of his moves as the NBA now is all open court basketball - so much easier.
un4got10 ...Certainly no comparison as a scorer. This is a masterclass i. the art of separation. MJ teaches how to get separation in front of his defender, behind him, to the right of him, to the left of him, over him, and even under him.
In all honesty can you imagine what Jordan would have done in today's league. They pretty much changed the rules to benefit the new superstars of the league because they couldn't produce like Mike did in a more physical era. He would literally be at the line 20 times a game. Ridiculous!
un4got10 - also, too many fans today don't know what skills are. They think just shooting threes and having a crossover are skills. Anybody can do those things. They don't recognize footwork, creating space etc because they don't know the game in a nuanced manner - casual fans are 90% of the fan base.
It's called marketing jeez. I'm where can you go buy a pair MJ sneakers sure sure eBay etc but they're selling LBJ and Stephen Curry sneakers and jerseys on every street corner because they're what's now and not what's been if they didn't would you really watch this soft ass sport for kids still called Basketball where you can't be touched meh come to think about it most Americans still would.
If you want a sporting equivalent of what Michael Jordan was like as a basketball player, its like the mental strength and athletic ability of Rafael Nadal, combined with the shot making creativity, graceful and efficient movement, and consistency of Roger Federer (the greatest Tennis player of alltime). It still hard to believe some of the things MJ did in the game, and he brought that heat every time he stepped on the court. He was never satisfied. He never lost the hunger, desire & passion.
Don't even try to compare anybody with MJ.stop it!)super athletic and intellectual basketball body and legs, various and extremely talented moves and qualities! .. I don't know what to say.. U can have a talent, but genius owns u!
The young Airness, would've averaged 45-50 easy in today's game. He was the purest point scorer ever. Also considered the greatest defender for his position. And he's 6-0 in championships! Not 3-6!!
Two words: "TIMELESS" and "BLUEPRINT." Can you imagine Baldy playing in today's game with the exaggerated floorspace, no handchecking, no legitimate defensive gamewreckers, and a game skewered towards offensive players? Unreal....
@Ma Am I didn't say curry was jordan, I'm saying it's wrong to call curry one dimensional. You don't have to disrespect other great players to push a certain other player on top
@@robocop581 you do know offense has multiple dimensions right? Curry is good at everything on offense, shooting, finishing at the rim, playmaking, moving off the ball, etc...
@yeon723 It was smart to create the majority of his offence from within the arch. Shooting within that range helped him to keep a high field goal percentage, averaging around 50% from the field for most of his career. That's efficient and intelligent basketball.
MJ didnt just elevate the game of his teammates, he elevated the game of the WHOLE damn league. just think if you were the one that was supposed to guard him that week, that probably did things mentally to his opponents that you would never be able to capture on film, until the moment hes making them look stupid. my point being the day MJ laced them up for the fist time in the NBA, the league started to change. its equivalent to the moment people heard Hendrix.
Look at how much contact he faced defensively. He was constant handchecked and had forearms on him applying significant pressure. It doesn't seem like much on video but it actually makes a huge difference.
Man, Jordan could have easily had a record in three points as well. I know he said that he didn't even like taking them because he didn't wanna rely on them. But I honestly think if he enjoyed taking them Ray Allen would still be second place
Nba players must have been so lucky as they witnessed GOD on the court. ..That human beings also might have questioned whether they were basketball players or figurant. ...
@yeon723 It's his work ethic that makes him who he is. So yeah, I'm pretty sure if he put his mind to it he could definitely have a 3pt record as well.
polgasrg when he started out playing in north carolina didnt exist the three line thats why i think he didnt focus much in that aspect of the game but either way he end up doind well
Before someone anoint the new GOAT, please watch this video and ask if they can even make half of these shots. I'd just take two shots between 1:37-1:44.
At the 11:50 mark -- pause it here ... Look at how damn high Jordan is in the air compared to the other two. The vertical on this shot is unbelievable. He is literally two feet above everyone else. Holy Cow - I just want to be Mike for a day to see how that feels!
LOL! I agree. His blurry highlights from the 80s and some from the 90s look like a video game if you've never seen him play, almost unrealistic.I'm glad I grew up in that era to see it all.
damn!you did a great job in this man..thanks for taking the tym putting diz Jordan mix ....Jordan clearly has a tactical mind...he dont force things...basketball is not just about da physical strength, your height, speed etc..but most important is you also need to have the "WILL" & u need to be very SMART!!!!datz what separated MJ from everybody..
The funniest thing about this video is, this how Jordan played every game. Coach K made a statement about Jordan after he coached him on the dream team. Jordan asked coach K what Jordan needed to do to improve his game.
doesnt need more than a step and a dribble..if he blows buy you end up with a highlight lay up or dunk..if he pulls back the defenders momentum takes him 5 feet away and he shoots a clear open midrange..worst case scenation he will shoot over a double team but his jumping ability makes that easy too
Jerry West, and Bobby Knight saw North Carolina MJ and said he was the best player they'd ever seen.that was college MJ.And those two had seen all the greats Its like that alien the Government discovered in the 1950s. They knew at first sight they had seen a alien
take note today yesterday tomorrow your players had 1 2 3 moves the goat had a dozen and all was so refined it looked like he was dancing not playing ball so in rhythm with the game all eyes was on him the goat never to be duplicated the complete basketball mold
The Aerosmith song at the end put me in tears, im not ashamed to say it. My father and I knew Michael was going to turn the world upside down when we saw him at UNC , and I think we may have watched his entire career together. I lost dad 4 years ago, and STILL get a bit emotional watching Jordan highlights like this . RIP DAD, I miss you
Should have been on a NHL highlight, Jordan didn't mention aero Smith among his favorite artists 💯.
Simply the best mid-range shooter and player ever to lace them up! I could watch his fade-away jump shot and graceful game all day long.
I'm still waiting for someone that can do what MJ has done in the sport of basketball in every aspect of the game . His abilities are awe inspiring !!!!
He knew the game more than anyone else. He just kept getting better and better, he continued to learn the game. Now what we see is true perfection.
He was flawless. His mind, hands, body type, shooting position, footwork, etc. I can go on...... MJ is in a class of his own. His timing was impeccable. WOW......🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼
These are the highlights that people need to see, not the Come Fly With Me videos (which are awesome too). The footwork, control, fakes, shake moves, up n under moves and then add intensity, determination, focus....Truly the GOAT!
Such an elegant player, there will never be an other one like him.
Incredible to watch him play. And this is youtube! imagine if he played on today's HD... GOAT.
His fade-away was the best ever! Totally unstoppable. The opposing team is always anticipated his drive to the basket for a dunk, but he pulls up and hits the fade-away. That was his weapon of choice for the second three-peat. He had the total package. AND, he was one of the top rated defenders in the league.
jordan's muscle memory must have been crazy. so many of his motions throughout these highlights look completely identical. from the positioning of his feet to how he finishes shots. that's long/dedicated hours in the gym, for sure.
I love how in the 80s we have the pure physical skill of Jordan on full display. Then, in the 90s we get the cerebral Jordan, still very athletic but he used his mental to leave defenders unable to figure out which way he was gonna fade or if he was gonna pull up for that unstoppable jumper. Every once and a while he’d remind us he could still fly. T.B.E.
I still dont understand how people compare lebron to jordan? Lebron's basketball skills and capabilities are not even close to what michael's had.
un4got10 - because ESPN and media hypes up LBJ. They speak in generalities and use catchphrases like, "fastest, strongest player ever" when describing LBJ. What they mean is he's PROBABLY the overall fastest(?), strongest small forward ever. It's shameless sensationalism at its finest and they literally advocate for him - they've lost all semblance of objectivity that media is supposed to have. Youngsters accept these generalizations as truths which is just so naive and ridiculous.
Plus, you need to understand basketball in more detail than most fans do to recognize the differences between MJ and LBJ. LBJ uses brute force to barrel to the hoop. This works in today's game as no big men camp out in the paint in today's NBA because of today's rules. LBJ feasts on the on court conditions of today's NBA whereas MJ played in a much tougher NBA - it's why he needed all of his moves and skills. If MJ played today, he'd never have to even use half of his moves as the NBA now is all open court basketball - so much easier.
un4got10 ...Certainly no comparison as a scorer. This is a masterclass i. the art of separation. MJ teaches how to get separation in front of his defender, behind him, to the right of him, to the left of him, over him, and even under him.
In all honesty can you imagine what Jordan would have done in today's league. They pretty much changed the rules to benefit the new superstars of the league because they couldn't produce like Mike did in a more physical era. He would literally be at the line 20 times a game. Ridiculous!
un4got10 - also, too many fans today don't know what skills are. They think just shooting threes and having a crossover are skills. Anybody can do those things. They don't recognize footwork, creating space etc because they don't know the game in a nuanced manner - casual fans are 90% of the fan base.
It's called marketing jeez. I'm where can you go buy a pair MJ sneakers sure sure eBay etc but they're selling LBJ and Stephen Curry sneakers and jerseys on every street corner because they're what's now and not what's been if they didn't would you really watch this soft ass sport for kids still called Basketball where you can't be touched meh come to think about it most Americans still would.
I don't think I took two breaths while watching this video. WOW!
If you want a sporting equivalent of what Michael Jordan was like as a basketball player, its like the mental strength and athletic ability of Rafael Nadal, combined with the shot making creativity, graceful and efficient movement, and consistency of Roger Federer (the greatest Tennis player of alltime). It still hard to believe some of the things MJ did in the game, and he brought that heat every time he stepped on the court. He was never satisfied. He never lost the hunger, desire & passion.
Don't even try to compare anybody with MJ.stop it!)super athletic and intellectual basketball body and legs, various and extremely talented moves and qualities! .. I don't know what to say.. U can have a talent, but genius owns u!
Nah. Lebron and Kobe better.
So many moves it's mind boggling! That's why he's the Greatest Of All Time!
I wish I could like this video more than once.
He is the world heritage…..To call him the GOAT is understatement…..
The young Airness, would've averaged 45-50 easy in today's game. He was the purest point scorer ever. Also considered the greatest defender for his position. And he's 6-0 in championships! Not 3-6!!
Now 4-6
He is not GOAT he is GOD...no need extra words....
Two words: "TIMELESS" and "BLUEPRINT." Can you imagine Baldy playing in today's game with the exaggerated floorspace, no handchecking, no legitimate defensive gamewreckers, and a game skewered towards offensive players? Unreal....
Love the way this was put together and he is my GOAT just amazing
A basketballer has to create a space to shoot. MJ created galactics for his awesome midrange shots...
Every kid needs to see this before they say Lebron and Curry are the best NBA Players ever
Curry is one dimensional
@@robocop581 no he's not
@@BasketballHighway19 Hah Hah Hah. Yeah, Curry is a great Defender LOL
@Ma Am I didn't say curry was jordan, I'm saying it's wrong to call curry one dimensional. You don't have to disrespect other great players to push a certain other player on top
@@robocop581 you do know offense has multiple dimensions right? Curry is good at everything on offense, shooting, finishing at the rim, playmaking, moving off the ball, etc...
His fadaway was almost as unstoppable as the Skyhook.
One of the purest shooter's to ever play the game!!
The greatest combo slash/mid-range game in history.
18 minute Jordan video feels like watching ALL the NBA highlights ever.
You continue to knock these videos out of the park. I can't wait for The Invincible Artistry to come out.
Always look forward to your uploads. We get to see lots of forgotten highlights of MJ. Thanks.
No me canso de ver como mete las canastas, gracias MJ por ser mi ejemplo a seguí 👍 the best of the best
If Lebron James was defended in the way they defended MJ in his career would not be even half of what it is today.
11:50 What a jump!! It was an amaizing one!! MJ is the best player for good.
MJ on the court was the exact same as MJ on the stage. We were blessed to be 80’s and 90’s kids!!
Michael Jordan-making defenders look stupid since MJ touched a basketball.
lol when I'm on the treadmill at the gym to pump myself up and push myself I picture myself trying to guard this guy or kobe. It works too
@yeon723 It was smart to create the majority of his offence from within the arch. Shooting within that range helped him to keep a high field goal percentage, averaging around 50% from the field for most of his career. That's efficient and intelligent basketball.
Michael Jordan the man who can hit any shot at any time
MJ didnt just elevate the game of his teammates, he elevated the game of the WHOLE damn league. just think if you were the one that was supposed to guard him that week, that probably did things mentally to his opponents that you would never be able to capture on film, until the moment hes making them look stupid. my point being the day MJ laced them up for the fist time in the NBA, the league started to change. its equivalent to the moment people heard Hendrix.
Look at how much contact he faced defensively. He was constant handchecked and had forearms on him applying significant pressure. It doesn't seem like much on video but it actually makes a huge difference.
the songs you picked are amazing, especially the last one. It is the climax of the whole vid! thanks for uploading
good job pairing the video with good music. truly appreciated!
I think every mj opponent was praying for him to miss his fadeaways
Amazing video
The Greatest Competitor Ever
3:48 three defender... oh my god!
One of the best MJ video, If this is made in 90s, people will crazy about it.
Sweet pivot turn
Jordan jumps so high when he shoot jumpshots thats why it was easy for him to score
the greatest player of all time...mj..
Magic Johnson
Man, Jordan could have easily had a record in three points as well. I know he said that he didn't even like taking them because he didn't wanna rely on them. But I honestly think if he enjoyed taking them Ray Allen would still be second place
Nba players must have been so lucky as they witnessed GOD on the court. ..That human beings also might have questioned whether they were basketball players or figurant. ...
thx for this video. this is so beautifully made!!
i showed somebody this video that thought a player today could guard jordan! He laughs at that idea now.
unguardable fadeaway
Thing is MJ was a wing player. But he took it to the hole with intensity and he never backed down!!! He took to the hole when centers were supreme.
Incredible
@yeon723 It's his work ethic that makes him who he is. So yeah, I'm pretty sure if he put his mind to it he could definitely have a 3pt record as well.
polgasrg when he started out playing in north carolina didnt exist the three line thats why i think he didnt focus much in that aspect of the game but either way he end up doind well
Mid range is impeccable
He makes it look so easy.
Before someone anoint the new GOAT, please watch this video and ask if they can even make half of these shots. I'd just take two shots between 1:37-1:44.
chimbatete 8:37
awesome, another great vid @medestinier thanks again
GOAT
best thing about medestineir's vids other than the one of a kind video mixes, is the soundtrack is always one point.
@medestinier Excellent job on the video sir. Lots rare clips. Keep it coming
At the 11:50 mark -- pause it here ... Look at how damn high Jordan is in the air compared to the other two. The vertical on this shot is unbelievable. He is literally two feet above everyone else. Holy Cow - I just want to be Mike for a day to see how that feels!
Such beauty
Fantastic work medestinier as always. Thanks so much.
11:19 you just can't explain how he releases that let alone swish it.
Thank you for making these videos :)
Lebron could never 💪🏾😭😭😭
LOL! I agree. His blurry highlights from the 80s and some from the 90s look like a video game if you've never seen him play, almost unrealistic.I'm glad I grew up in that era to see it all.
damn!you did a great job in this man..thanks for taking the tym putting diz Jordan mix ....Jordan clearly has a tactical mind...he dont force things...basketball is not just about da physical strength, your height, speed etc..but most important is you also need to have the "WILL" & u need to be very SMART!!!!datz what separated MJ from everybody..
Awesome video 5 stars!
I can´t blink seeing this guy.
the most underrated part of MJ Game was is His Taps he really broke alot and I mean alot of fucking Ankles...ouch
MJ s physics is the difference of Lerom. MJs motions was unbelievable
The funniest thing about this video is, this how Jordan played every game. Coach K made a statement about Jordan after he coached him on the dream team. Jordan asked coach K what Jordan needed to do to improve his game.
doesnt need more than a step and a dribble..if he blows buy you end up with a highlight lay up or dunk..if he pulls back the defenders momentum takes him 5 feet away and he shoots a clear open midrange..worst case scenation he will shoot over a double team but his jumping ability makes that easy too
seriously! I watch these videos and am just amazed as Lebron nor Kobe are near MJ and they would be the first ones to tell you if you asked.
God of Basketball
also, this vid is proof that he had the fadeaway on lock before the second threepeat, which is a common misconception
THIS IS ARTISTRY @ ITS FINES....I don’t understand how there’s 15 Thumbs down....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
WORD💪🏽💯❤👍All day.
El mejor que hubo, el mejor que habrá.
Muy bueno el video
Goat
unstoppable
fantastic video, what's the second song?
He got all the abilities a basketball player should have
Jerry West, and Bobby Knight saw North Carolina MJ and said he was the best player they'd ever seen.that was college MJ.And those two had seen all the greats
Its like that alien the Government discovered in the 1950s. They knew at first sight they had seen a alien
3 guys jump to attempt to block jordan 3:50
4 guys jump to attempt to block jordan 12:40
They looked foolish too!
2:11 proof he didn’t push off on Russell in 98. It’s a crossover and his left hand is just preparing to receive the ball.
What's that play at 2:14? Never saw that before!
Damn Slowmo and the music...... EPIC!
MJ Post-Game was so Abusive, Theirs no Guarding Him once His back turns to the Basket...ouch
OH MAN LOOK AT MJ!!!!!
Jordan post moves from 1997-1998 are even prettier.
6:32 Look at that graceful RAINBOW!!!
take note today yesterday tomorrow your players had 1 2 3 moves the goat had a dozen and all was so refined it looked like he was dancing not playing ball so in rhythm with the game all eyes was on him the goat never to be duplicated the complete basketball mold
mid range game is the best
was that the soundtrack from Borne Identity movie,from the beginning of the video?