I wouldn’t say “will always be” cuz there definitely may be a day where someone is born who will do what MJ did plus more and that might come long after all of our time… plus and even now sum people think Bron the goat so change may definitely happen
@@ItzDeshawn The reason I say it, is becuase Jordan changed the face of basketball to what it is today. He made the game international and was famous around the globe. No one will ever be able to do that because he allready did it. and for that, no one will top him as the GOAT.
@@ItzDeshawn just because people say lebron is close doesn’t mean he really is. It’s recency bias. I would put 5 other players above lebron. He not even close to mj.
I continue to marvel at all these terrific former NBA stars, swallowing their pride and telling the truth about MJ. Wow, nothing but RESPECT - - class acts, all of them.
I love Lebron’s game. But I’m also a big Jordan fan since I grew up in the 80s and 90s. There is no doubt In my mind Jordan was superior. LbJ is top 5 IMO. But there is a gap between 1 and 2 for sure. And the day Lebron came out and said that the golden state comeback made him the greatest player ever just tell diminished all facts that he is close to Jordan . If you are the greatest, you don’t need to say it. Your peers and your adversaries will say it for you.
Jordan was so far superior to everyone after bird and magic were done that no one really could have even thought they were better, Lebron great but you got curry with 3 rings during his prime, Kawhi got 2, kobe got 2
@@stevena.6760 I wonder how Steph would do against rough physical teams like the Pistons and Knicks. His release time is insane, but his grit and toughness would be put to the test like nothing he’s ever seen.
@@JoeBuck-uc3bl You forget that those two teams were more aggressive in the paint... Now please tell me where Steph's specialty is? Also you act like every player in the NBA at the time were all tough guys but you forget that players like Steve Kerr and John Stockton not only survived but also thrived to be one of the best players at their time with the same physique as Steph. Steph will not only dominate but he would have probably won just as many rings as he has now (4)
@@stevena.6760 Steph’s specialty being outside of the paint doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have to go into the paint. Yes people Steph’s size thrived in a league with a punishing paint, and other small players didn’t because they were “Soft.” I don’t see why John Stockton thriving in a league with a physical paint has you convinced that Steph would too. Maybe maybe not. What does Stockton have to do with Steph? Players don’t become big let downs due to softness today, because the whole game is soft. Steve Kerr shouldn’t even be mentioned alongside Steph or Stockton. Kerr couldn’t beat defenders and drive to the hoop to save his life. Therefore he was a limited specialty player. You have to be a driving threat to “Have” an outside specialty like that of Steph. Hence Steph has to go into the paint fairly regularly to be able to have the outside game that he has.
You young bucks will never understand the greatness of MJ you have your Kobe Bryant‘s and your LeBron James but you didn’t get to see MJ play like we ole schoolers did. Keep in mind MJ played in the era that produced the greatest Hall of Famers ever and dominated them. I can’t even put into words how great this man was
He sold out arenas across the country. And as a kid growing up in Pittsburgh, we DONT have a basketball team so yeah, I was a Big fan of Jordan's Bulls
I didn't grow up in Chicago but i watched every Bulls game i could find. I thank God for cable tv and WGN. Jordan could make a 90's Bulls fan feel so safe that you could hope the other team has a good night and it's a close game going into the 4th quarter. That way it would be more exciting when Jordan takes over. You didn't hope he would dominate, you just expected it but still couldn't wait to see it.
@@georgem3673 he said complete..... offense, defense, championships, records, brand deals, global recognition, etc..... wilt is a great offensive and defensive player, but he only won 2... bill is a defensive juggernaut, and the winningest player ever, but he lacks offense, he is not that well known globaly, forget about brand deals.... lebron is good at offense, average at best at defense, too many loses in the finals, great brand ambasador.... kobe was good at offense, defense, 5 rings, great brand deals, known worldwide that's why he was called the closest thing to MJ... what separates him and MJ was 1 ring and 2 finals losses.... MJ was the complete package.... offense (highest career points average), defense (tied with most 1st defense team), championships (6-0 finals record), brand deals (Jordan shoes?), global recognition, records (only player to win regular season mvp, DPOY award, slam dunk title, all-star game MVP, scoring title, and steals title in one year)....
I recommend viewing MJ highlights not as the basketball GOAT, but simply as what the human body is capable of. As powerful as Lebron is, there’s a certain stiffness to his style compared to Jordan’s airtime and fluid body control
Yeah, and when MJ goes offensive mode, you are more confident that it's going in, unlike Lebron, we don't really feel confident everytime he takes a shot especially in crucial moments.
Exactly! Lebron may be "bigger, stronger, and faster" but that doesn't equate to him being a better basketball player. Basketball is a game of fluidity, and Jordan had that in spades.
When mj go for the shot, it take 5 players to stop him and the ball still went in, but, when lebron shot, many players will just hang on, coz, they know it will fall out for rebound
That's the thing about MJ. He's the epitome of versatile. He see's Curry and Harden yank up the tre, he would figure out how to guard them within the season, and get better at shooting 3's. Beat them in their own game.
He changed the paradigm. Bigs were seen as the best and most important part of a championship team ( Mikan, Bill, Kareem, Wilt, Malone). Even when Magic/Bird were the best they still had great big men on their teams. I could somewhat give it to IT and the Pistons but Laimbeer was a hof worthy big man himself. There’s a reason Hakeem and Sam Bowie were picked ahead of Mj, “You needed a great big to win championships” was the idea. Jordan however won 6 with Cartwright and Longley….
That is so true. I was in 6th grade when I started playing. Bird and Magic years ( I hated Bird touching the ball. Now I know why.). I remember everybody wanting to be a center. It was a big man's game. Jordan is the GOAT because he changed the entire concept of basketball. Basketball went mainstream globally. Players started to become quicker, jumped higher, and got stronger after he started lifting. All positions became more skilled. You really had to be there to understand his impact on every aspect of basketball.
You still do (need a big) the problem is that there are no bigs anymore. MJ was the anomaly. The best 3pt shooters only shoot on avg roughly 44ish%; "good" bigs can generate roughly 60 - 65% from the interior AND they shrink the Defense, i.e. Shaq kicking the ball out to Dennis Scott, or Robinson kicking it out to Vinny Del Negro/Elliot. Can't use MJ as the benchmark bc he did it vs All-Time great Bigs - without having a great big on his team. Peace!
@@MrAntlaw Bobby Knight told an exec from Portland to draft MJ 1st in 84, they replied that they needed a center, BK told them "Fuckin play MJ at center, then!!" Do you think that exec wishes he could go back and do exactly that today?
Unfortunately for everyone else you’d have to be the perfect all round player with a mentally ill style work ethic and will to win to pass him. He was a total freak of nature.
For you maybe however you know better than that everybody’s going to agree. Especially since there’s new kids watching basketball now some people think Currys to go which is laughable
The thing is, and what all these leflop james fanboys dont understand. Is that Jordan single handily changed the game of basketball into what it is today. He made it an international game like it is today and he's bigger than basketball and the most famous athlete in the world out of the US. No one will ever be the GOAT over him because he did that first and no one else can do that. Lebron tries, but he's too much of nice guy to do it.
M.J. didn't have to run around the league trying to form super teams so he could win a chip. Mike stayed...gave loyalty and built his team around him and won six chips doing it! M.J. had 1...1 other player who was an Allstar. M.J. had 1 ....1 other player on his team who averaged double figures and still had 2 three peats!! LeBron wouldn't win 1 under those conditions. That's why he runs all over bribing other Allstars to come play with him. Which is sad having to do that in a league with practically no damn defense!! I'm with Chuck...the next time a person walks up to me and try to compare Flopbron to M.J. I'm just gonna smack'em!! Straight up!!
By nature of being vote-based, NBA awards are largely politics and popularity contests. They don't mean a player is better. A player's on court production, impact, physical abilities, skills, and success of the team he is on are what they actually are with or without an award. An award does not change, add on, or subtract from what the player actually did or caused. Awards are not facts. Awards are the result of an opinion collection. It is a fact that an award was given to a player or not, but the award itself is not a factual measure. Scottie Pippen vs 2nd option in the finals 1991 finals: Pippen 20.8 ppg>Injured Worthy 19 ppg 1992 finals: Pippen 20.8 ppg>16.2 ppg Terry Porter 1993 finals: Pippen 21.2 ppg>Injured 17.2 ppg Kevin Johnson 1996 finals: Pippen 15.7 ppgStockton 15 ppg 1998 finals: Pippen 15.7 ppg>Hornacek 10.7 ppg Playoff Team Leaders 5 Major Defensive Categories *Centers not included* Blocks-Steals-Defensive Win Shares-DBPM- D rating Bulls: 1991: Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Jordan-Pippen 1992: Grant-Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen 1993: Grant-Pippen-Tie-Jordan-Tie 1996: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen 1997: Tie-Jordan-Jordan-Harper-Harper 1998: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen "Jordan never had a super team!": Wade and Bosh in 2012-2014 Finals: 16.3PPG-6.2RPG-2.6APG- 1.3SPG-0.9BPG-52%TS Kyrie and Love in 2016-2018 Finals: 20PPG-7.4RPG-2.4APG- 1.4SPG-0.5BPG-53%TS Pippen and Grant in 1991-1993 Finals: 16.3PPG-8.8RPG-4.9APG- 1.6SPG-1.1BPG-55%TS
They just had to get one of the best SF’s & one of the best PF’s of that era for him to bring rings to Chicago. Without them & the winningest coach/staff in history, he couldn’t get them to the finals, not even once.
@@HectorMurrieta no duh. It's a team sport. But everyone knows who was dominating at that era even when his team was losing. If you're an lbj fan. He couldnt win a chip without forming a super team for 9 years. Same shit.
@@Romamb Grant became one time all star when Jordan retired, same for BJ Armstrong (both in 94). They never played again with Jordan (Grant went to the Magic and Armstrong to the Warriors). Rodman was 2 time all star, in 90 and 92, so before joining Jordan.
There are so many NBA greats from the beginning to now and then there's MJ. I just think the guy was made to play basketball. He had the perfect build, the big hands, the athleticism and, probably the number one thing that separates him from all the other greats, he had that mentality. His competitiveness is what really sets him apart.
True facts! If MJ wanted to, and he most likely would want to, he'd score as often as possible to make the other team wish they had stayed in bed... Jordan said in an interview that he wanted to instill doubt and fear into the other team so that when they stepped on the court, they would feel like they were already down 10 points.
In 1987, Jordan averaged 40.1ppg in the 40 Chicago wins that years. No one other than Wilt Chamberlain has every averaged 40ppg in their teams wins in a season.
Won't make a difference for jordan. He was never a one trick ponny. He just adjust to the new rules. He builds empire, team captain and carries his teammates that's leadership.
What people forget, is the way the game is reffed today was changed by players like Bird, Jordan and Magic getting absolutely beat up driving into the lane. The badboy Pistons had a set of rules just for Jordan. Personally I think MJ would average over 40 in todays league, just from extra trips to the free throw line....
Thanks for keeping these Jordan GOAT clips coming. We who lived through the golden era dynasty of NBA basketball know we witnessed a phenomenon ‘Michael Jordan’ and there will NEVER be anyone remotely like him again! No one has or will ever come close. We lived to see THE best there will ever be, what a gift we will all continue to appreciate! Thanks MJ
Couldn’t be said better. The only way LeBron could’ve been #1 is if he’d won his first 7 nba finals matchups and got his first finals MVP. That ship has come and sailed. Jordan will forever be the GOAT.
As a basketball fan . I remember watching MJ play against and destroy my beloved NY KNICKS . I would look in his eyes , it was like he was unearthly . you could see this man was on another level mentally and physically . KNICK fans hated and loved him . He would break our hearts year after year , but we had to respect him .even when we went to the championship game it felt empty because we never beat him . MJ without question is the GOAT . There is no question .
Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time!!!! He is the reason why i started playing basketball at 7years old!!! He changed the NBA for ever and made it become a billion dollard Company. What's most important he is humble regarding this topic, he never ever said he is the GOAT!!!!
I’m kind of bummed that I’ve already seen all of Jordan’s highlights countless times. I wish I could witness them, for the first time, all over again. Growing up in the 70’s, 80’s, and being an adult in the 90’s was a magical time.
Funny listening to Shannon. He don't want to hear anything that gets in the way of his belief that LeBron is the GOAT. Denial ain't just a river in Egypt, Shannon.
Shannon just does if for the shock factor. "Oh my god? did you just hear what shannon said about MJ?! he's out of his mind! I have to watch. Skip's gonna be pissed!"
@@taylorriccelli4062 Lots of these shows do this. You can usually tell when one of them doesn't really believe what he's saying. Gotta give Shannon credit that he sounds like he believes it.
@@rons3634 yup exactly. That's why you can't ever take what they are saying on these shows seriously, because there is always a hidden agenda behind it.
Jordan just moves different than everybody else on the court. It's like a whole different level of fluidity and body control. I wish I would have appreciated watching Jordan more when I was young and he was an active player. But I always wanted teams to beat the Bulls, because I was always wanting the underdog to win.
I don’t know why No matter how many videos I watch I can’t resist clicking on an MJ related video. Im not even a big basketball fan since the 90’s but grew up watching this greatness!!
It's sad this era hasn't experienced MJ. Because all of the Lebron is the GOAT conversations would be dead. It's not disrespectful to LBJ for him not to be the greatest, but he just isn't MJ . Like Ray Allen stated: MJ all day
MJ averaged 37 PPG and 35 PPG a season and thats with less than one 3 pointer a game. And those free throws at the line were hard fouls and he still maintained a high shooting percentage. He would be untouchable in today's rules w/out hand checking, and he would have adapted to shooting threes. His first step is quicker than anyone.
He shot 28 fg. per game to average 37 many players can do it if they wanted to kobe averaged 35 with 27 attempts harden averaged 36 on 24 attempts only luka with 34 now on 23 attempts, jordan is great but he is not the goat
I have seen plenty of the highlight clips of Jordan dunking from the baseline, from the corner, behind the net etc. But the one that blows me away is his full extension with one hand to catch that overthrown pass from Pippen along the sideline, and bring it down in one smooth motion to hit the jumper. This is amazing athleticism and body control, and he makes it seem almost effortless. He was known as the black cat because his coordination could shift so easily from smooth and fast to full power in a split second. No one could drive to the basket like Jordan and then in the last split second lay the ball in the hole with a gentle finger roll.
Trying to define how good Mike was, is a long list, not equaled by any other player. Even if someone has more stats and championships than he does, no one will ever do it as cool as Mike did !
Exactly!!! Not only does MJ have the Stats that *NO ONE* else has. But, go ahead, take him off the court.... Dude is as charismatic as they come while still being a real down to earth guy. I only know of two other people that are of the same "tier" as MJ, Of course in different Sports. Ronnie O'sullivan in Snooker (If you like Pool, check out Snooker, Makes pool look like Putt-Putt golf) And of course Wayne Gretzky in Hockey. Never knew much about hockey, then I saw the ERB (Epic Rap Battle of History) of Wanye Vs Tony Hawk and heard the line: "Let's talk about Athletic achievements, you and I have so many world records between us. 184... That's Plenty of them.... and I've set *183 OF THEM!!* I went... wait.... "what?" did a quick search and found a vid on here that was his "Top 20 world records"... like... he has *SO MANY* world records... here's _20_ of his "best" ones.... *WHAT!!!* Long story short, he was a Micheal Jordan of Hockey, or Vice versa... at *THEIR* level... it doesn't matter they are *G.O.A.T.!!*
You must be smoking crack! Have you seen Wilt Chamberlain's stats? Come off the BS and do some more research. I love MJ but he don't have Wilt Chamberlain stats.
@@Sean72_ , Mike has better stats than Wilt, and Wilt was 8 inches taller, plus Wilt played in a league with few teams, with as much talent as Mike had to face. Wilt only had something like 4 or 5 scoring titles and should have had one every year given his height nd the fact no one else was as tall. You must be smokin Meth, not to understand that ! Lol ( Wilt was a great athlete though, and if he was young today, he could play in this league, and possibly do well, i know, cuz i watched him as a kid !
So you're trying to saw "MJ is the best just because I like him / he's the coolest." Even though WIlt Chamberlain has better stats and Bill Russell has more championships.
sure there are lots of great players before and after him, no question about it, but no one has what His Airness commands - fear and respect. Salute to the True GOAT!
That's what these youngsters don't understand. B-ball Mike instilled fear in foes like boxing Mike (prime Tyson) did. Soon as you feel fear you're as cooked as Thanksgiving at Jeffrey Dahmer's.
I think Bob Costas said it best -- along with everything else, it was his "artistry". He was just so smooth and fun to watch. You were always saying, "How did he do that?". You could make a separate career highlight film out of every game he played. He never held back.
@@rgjerde53 I was fortunate to have watched prime Jordan in person a few times at the old LA Sports Arena vs Clippers. And so many times I had to ask "how did he do that?" and had to watch replay on jumbotron to appreciate the move. The guy's aerial acrobatics is something we hadn't seen before or after him.
I am on my 3rd time watching "The Last Dance", and it's still ana amazing Documentary. Just as good as the first time I watched And this is coming from someone who has lived in Chicago my entire life, grew up during the Jordan Era (I was 10 when the Bulls Drfted MJ)... I watched every Bulls game on TV, and was fortunate enough to have attended more than 60 games live. He was, is, and forever will be THE GOAT!
Lebron would call KD, STEPH, KAWHI, GIANNIS & LILLARD to join him and beat MJ! Lmao FACT!!!!! Trying to beat a SUPER SUPER SUPER TEAM!!! That’s JUST ONE OF the differences between MJ and Lebron!!
J will is like Isiah Thomas. They just have a hard time speaking truth or giving credit where it’s due. Envious. Jealousy. Not sure how anyone can think otherwise about MJ. The man just simply dominated.
True. We all know the beef with Zeke but something must have happened with Jay when he played for Bulls. Maybe Jordan punked him from an autograph or thought he worked security for Bulls.
Jay Williams is bitter because his career ended short. He thinks he would be a great if he had a career. This is not limited to MJ or even basketball. I've seen him hate on other greats too. Like a video where he was dismissing Tom Brady and his longevity. Like he's just mad that some people take care of their bodies and don't do stupid shit like speed around on motorcycles.
@@dash4800 agreed. For him, or anyone else, to be that aggressive in denying Jordan as the GOAT, can only be rooted in emotional immaturity. Even if you're INSANELY biased, it's a *maybe* he's not the goat, at best. Not a foregone conclusion the way he idiotically makes it out to be Everytime he speaks on it.
Here is why MJ is best player of all time: 1) There is no weakness in his game 2) he is mentally strong focus more than any player in NBA history (That’s why Kobe try to emulate his mentality) 3) He is the only player amongst the great that his game could translate to any area. Note: look at some other great players if they are playing now they will be just ok to good but not great.
People always throw stats around when comparing MJ to LBJ. Rarely does anyone bring up this.....Look at the manor that MJ has dominated....its like something out of a movie. The shot, the shrug game, the comeback, the dream team, the flu game....etc. Being the GOAT isn't just about stats and rings....its in the manor that he achieved success. MJ will never be overtaken for those reasons alone.
True! If it was only about stats it would be Wilt. If it was only about rings it would be Russell. If it was only about a mental of a killer in serial it would be Bird. If it was only about making his teammates better it would Magic. If it was only about unguardable shot it would be Kareem. But if you're merging them all together it is Black Jesus. The thing I respected most about Mike is that he took his lumps (literally) and it motivated him to get better and stronger. Never did he quit nor abandon ship as quick as mechanics on RMS Titanic. Just like the The Greek Freak, he did it the right way!
Stats can be manipulated ! Best way to access a player is by watching his game. When we go hop at the park there isn’t a data full of numbers. But yet we’re able to identify the best player because we watch & analyze his skills/intangibles…
@@MR.__G Very good analogy! It's more than numbers. Good example is John Stockton. He had more assists than Magic but he wasn't a better point-guard than Magic.
@@katrinachavez3533 also more than Isiah but we all know Isiah was better. Ppl just look at numbers & never think about how they actually accumulate them & how certain numbers can be situational… I’ll use rebounds as an example. It’s a very talked about stats, especially due to triple doubles. Ppl fail to realize that most of these rebounds are uncontested. There was no challenge or battle to get most of those boards. There’s nothing impressive about that. But these stats nerds will count the numbers & think it was impressive when in fact all individual stats don’t share the same significance. If a guy had to fight for 3 key boards vs a guy who got to snag 9 uncontested rebounds, the perception will be the guy with 9 did more. But when u add in the context you’ll know those 3 boards were far more impactful.
@@katrinachavez3533 debatable lol. To be fair, Magic had two other HOFamers on his team, was more flashy, and was a freak of nature. Even GP said John was the hardest be ever had to guard
Michael Jordan was a ballerina with a basketball in his hand. He was a physiological genus who could move in ways no other basketball player before him or since could match! Even if he had wanted to make 3 point shots a bigger part of his game, he never needed to. No defensive player could ever stop him! He controlled every one-on-one matchup inside every game he played. He was also a brilliant defensive player as well. MJ is and always will be the GOAT. The other contestants are vying for second, which is an amazing accomplishment in itself.
Football, soccer, tennis, box... So many sports where you can name a few guys worthy of being the goat in their sport. Except basketball. Everyone who watched and/or played basketball in 80s and/or 90s will say MJ is the goat. And no one is even close to him. Global icon always striving for more, never giving up and eventually leaving you in the dust. MJ the goat
In football, or what you would call soccer. There is no debate, saying ronaldo is better than messi is just as dumb as saying that lbj is better than MJ. Ronaldo and messi debate is a debate made by media.
Infinite respect! And much deserved since he always played with tenacity and passion even though he was the most gifted athlete on the court. Always willing to go out on his shield and when he did he wouldn't hesitate to congratulate his opponent. Black Jesus aka Chupacabra - he who disembowels GOATs.
Brother. I have watched this 8x here on spring break chaperoning 14 - 17 yr old girls w my wife and 2 other couples. It’s a whip:) this MJ recap was interviews I’ve never seen! So makes sense and I thought I was a Jordan historian:) dude great job! We the people!
And people forget about that and was still a great leader. Lebron walking off the court with 6 mins left in an important playoff game, is not a sign of a great leader
@@CasualGamerPlays ... Lebron was gettting treatment, I love how you Jordan fans always bring up Lebron in every convo lmfaooo, even Jordan said himself he isnt the GOAT, he said you can't say anyone is te the GOAT cause its different eras.... at least Lebron didnt get awept 3 times inthe 1st round and was 1/9 in his 1st 9 years in the league... Jordan obviously great but Lebron all around better basketball player
@@Lakers-nu6wo I love how you Lebron fans never played a single basketball game in your life. MJ won every final he played in his life. Now look at your boy...born loser.
@@shhinobii ... How the hell do u know we Lebron fans never played a single game, I play 3 times per week now and would bust you on the court and off kid...MJ didnt lose a finals 6 0 right... but he lost his 1st 8 years and got swept 3 times in 1st round 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 now that a loser... fake GOAT MJ
@@shhinobii ... Lebron past Jordan in points 3 years ago and Lebron took 1200 less shots, pathetic How MJ all he knew how to do is ball hog and still got outscored, what a loser MJ was....🤣🤣🤣
Michael Jordan is the type of player that is "once in a generation." As in legit! Kobe came close 'cause he was mentored and he had an extreme mentality BUT how many years have passed? And we still never saw another legit type of player that has BOTH have high octane offense and defense 10× … it's like 1 in a 100 chance and given how many players today are goddamn divas and we expect them to surpass this with that kind of watered down mentality? NOPE
@@caveman3744 Yeah all cool with that exept you guys forget the real paradigm shift that was Dr J..Dr j has a much better statsheet than kobe and was a 29 ppg scorer on a steady .50 fg until the sixers decided to take him down to 17 fgattempts per game from his usual 22 fga(Kobe and Jordan have a 22 fga on average)..rebounding and blocking is legions away from Kobe and Mike while he is toe to toe with Mj in steals and kobe in assists whithout the ball in his hands ALL the time..regarding FG% he is way better than kobe even in his late years and slightly better than MJ..he is not as ferocious as neither whitch is the mentality of the seventies vs the mentality of the 90s but he is the first SuperHero bb player the world ever saw and the motivator on millions of kids worldwide including guys like MJ,Grant Hill,Dominique Wilkins etc etc..here underneath the legend has a book dedicated on his legend before even playing in the NBA at age of 25(1975)..who else had that impact as the front star of a non televised league at such a young age??????? www.amazon.com/Legend-Dr-J-Marty-Bell/dp/0698106393..
Every player to varying extents have mastered certain aspects of the game. MJ attained a different skill level where he looked like he was born to play and the game was made for him.
Don’t care what anyone says. MJ played beautifully and it was amazing to watch every single night. You literally wouldn’t want to take your eyes off the screen. No one else plays like that.
The GOAT OF ALL SPORTS. Cuando se habla de cualquier deporte su nombre es el primero. El ejemplo a seguir por cualquier deportista de alta gama. Una bendición para la humanidad sin exagerar.
This era would be no challenge for Jordan. He'd probably average 40 or 50 a couple of seasons and call it quits. Then go and play baseball, or just play baseball period and a legend would have been lost.
@@carlosg3799 He was never interested in the 3pt shot, he said it hurt his game. He thought the 3pt shot was like giving no effort and thats what he disliked Clyde for. Shooting all those 3s in the playoffs was a way of teaching Clyde a lesson, as in: I can even beat you with the 3 IF I wanted to. So yes he could shoot the 3 if he wanted to, he just didnt care for it. Other than that, he didn't need a 3 to get his 40.
in today's NBA he'd be the best 3 point shooter of all time, and be unstoppable charging the paint. I think he would average 60 if he wanted to sacrifice defense. people forget how relentless MJ was, he never got tired.
@@jasondyrkacz8270 facts. His ego and competitiveness would not allow it. Jordan head a drive that I have not seen in anyone except Kobe. He took it personal and when needed, made it personal
@@dynamic6645 why the caustic tone? Maybe you had a bad day. Anyway, that was his wizards days. Also, there were rule changes in 2003 & 2004 that fundamentally opened up the zone D's. It's interesting to look into But I just don't understand why someone would call someone else they don't even know a "clown" . It's kind of weird to do that. The person making the comment was just expressing an opinion. Probably watching a vid like this to get their mind off stuff. I really don't understand why people would throw negativity at a person just being friendly and expressing their opinion
Weird my comments removed look here troll scouring for comments like the useless pos you are Jordan put up 30 a game for 7 straight yrs in a league where teams were trying to hurt him on every possession to think he can't take a no contact zone is as dumb as your upside down name
If you can get Isaiah on tape saying Jordan is the greatest ever, then that gotta tell you something, because that man has real hate for Mike, and had hesitated giving him his due lately.
MVP, scoring title and defensive player of the year in the same season. If the analyst said it straight there wouldn’t be anything to debate about. Case closed
MJ was the main reason why I used to watch the NBA back then (I no longer do).. he was supernatural and addictive to watch. We were always in awe.. his finesse, athletic abilities are given.. but what really is unique and why he is the goat is due to his mental tenacity which was innate. He nurtured it over time and developed an extremely competitive drive to win at any cost
When you’re the best offensive player, you’re considered one of the greats. When you’re the best defensive player you’re considered outstanding. When you’re both, you’re considered the GOAT.
I remember when I was a kid I often heard the name Michael Jordan even though I didn't know who that was they say that he's the greatest basketball player of all time. Then years after when I started to grow I begin to understand why and convinced me why is that.
There are a lot of really good players in this era, but MJ even to this day still has a true passion and love for the game as well as a killer instinct that will never be matched.
Jordan did more in a shorter time than Lebron, he also won a NCAA championship to go with his 6 rings. One of the main things that separates him from others his is intensity and competitiveness. He was ruthless. He’s the greatest athlete of any sport.
Would go to games sometimes, with floor seats and watch mj take elbows, shoulders, etc... He was an amazing athlete. Even after all the contact he would still have the stamina to win the game. Unbelievable.
MJ is a miracle, an unusual phenomenon to human history, MJ changed the face of basketball to what is today, NO ONE will ever be able to do that because he already did it. MJ was, is, and will always be the greatest of all time. Nothing is ever going to change that. NBA will go on, but will never be the same without Michael Jordan THE HERO, THE GOAT, Infinite Respect and Thanks to MJ!!
Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and arguably the greatest athlete of all time.Him winning the slam dunk contest taking of from the free throw line is one of the most amazing feats in sports history.
Thanks for this video it made me laugh a lot. It was so entertaining to hear and watch other players that played against Michael Jordan describing him so honestly and then expressing there genuine opinions on how good he would still be in the modern NBA. As was mentioned and I agree fully, MJ would average whatever MJ wanted to average. No doubt about it.
With his strong fundamentals & ability to make adjustments, it's just so shocking how guys like Shannon STILL can't figure out how Jordan can find ways to WIN & DOMINATE, NOT just focusing on STATS!!!
It's not just MJ's skills, but it's his focus on the game. There was times when MJ would get after the refs, but I've seen LeBron argue with the refs while the ball is going down the court and the opposing team scores, and I've seen it more than once. I've never seen MJ give up on a play like that. LeBron is very good and plays with more power and physicality (having more mass), MJ was more like a focused ninja, razor sharp and deadly. It appears to me that MJ was more of a "I'll take care of my business" type of player, vs LeBron will complain about it to the refs. MJ = "Ok, I see how it's going to be, boom 50 and you don't score anymore tonight" LeBron = "What, why didn't you call that!" with hands in the air. In my opinion that's why Michael Jordan is the GOAT, and there will have to be somebody really special to take that from him. Or a few decades when there are only clips of the games and no actual memories of him being told.
The Bulls are my favorite sports franchise in history. But He was so great with the Wizards. I loved watching him with Washington. He still set records. He was the only player in NBA history to score at least 40 points at 40 years old or older. Imagine if the dude didn’t retire twice before he eventually did for the final time. Lebron has played wayyyyyy more games then MJ and still can’t touch him. How many clutch and game winning shots has Lebron made? Especially in the playoffs? Lol! It’s so sad. There’s absolutely NO comparison!! The late great Kobe Bryant puts Lebron to shame too!
Jordan is one in hundred years type of talent like Michael Phelps in swimming, Newton in classic physics, Albert Einstein in modern physics, mike Tyson in boxing, Wayne gretzky in hockey, pelle in soccer, tom Brady in football, Julius Caesar, geghis khan and Alexander the great in ruling and military. These people will emerge just once in hundreds or perhaps thousand of year time span. True Game changer.
My favorite player, what a delicious tall glass of chocolate milk, starting from the top of his head and working my way down. I just live me so Michael Jordan then and now❤❤❤❤❤ he is the G.O.A.T.
MJ was, is, and will always be the greatest of all time. Nothing is ever going to change that. GOAT!
100% agreed.
@@petragrevstad2714 yeah it's something all these leflop James fanboys won't understand.
I wouldn’t say “will always be” cuz there definitely may be a day where someone is born who will do what MJ did plus more and that might come long after all of our time… plus and even now sum people think Bron the goat so change may definitely happen
@@ItzDeshawn The reason I say it, is becuase Jordan changed the face of basketball to what it is today. He made the game international and was famous around the globe. No one will ever be able to do that because he allready did it. and for that, no one will top him as the GOAT.
@@ItzDeshawn just because people say lebron is close doesn’t mean he really is. It’s recency bias. I would put 5 other players above lebron. He not even close to mj.
I continue to marvel at all these terrific former NBA stars, swallowing their pride and telling the truth about MJ. Wow, nothing but RESPECT - - class acts, all of them.
Lol there not swallowing anything it's just been long enough they can talk about it.
When you are beat fair and square, you got to give the man his props.
@@gregorywilliams9302 Plus it's almost all on TH-cam. So no cap to be made.
LNP
I love Lebron’s game. But I’m also a big Jordan fan since I grew up in the 80s and 90s. There is no doubt In my mind Jordan was superior. LbJ is top 5 IMO. But there is a gap between 1 and 2 for sure. And the day Lebron came out and said that the golden state comeback made him the greatest player ever just tell diminished all facts that he is close to Jordan . If you are the greatest, you don’t need to say it. Your peers and your adversaries will say it for you.
Jordan was so far superior to everyone after bird and magic were done that no one really could have even thought they were better, Lebron great but you got curry with 3 rings during his prime, Kawhi got 2, kobe got 2
MJ was magical. I find basketball a boring game but I would watch MJ transfixed. He was poetry in motion AND the best.
The only one that has made it watchable is Steph the three point king who took over from the two point king
I can’t understand how you think basketball’s boring, but props to recognizing MJ’s greatness.
@@stevena.6760 I wonder how Steph would do against rough physical teams like the Pistons and Knicks. His release time is insane, but his grit and toughness would be put to the test like nothing he’s ever seen.
@@JoeBuck-uc3bl You forget that those two teams were more aggressive in the paint... Now please tell me where Steph's specialty is? Also you act like every player in the NBA at the time were all tough guys but you forget that players like Steve Kerr and John Stockton not only survived but also thrived to be one of the best players at their time with the same physique as Steph. Steph will not only dominate but he would have probably won just as many rings as he has now (4)
@@stevena.6760 Steph’s specialty being outside of the paint doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have to go into the paint. Yes people Steph’s size thrived in a league with a punishing paint, and other small players didn’t because they were “Soft.” I don’t see why John Stockton thriving in a league with a physical paint has you convinced that Steph would too. Maybe maybe not. What does Stockton have to do with Steph? Players don’t become big let downs due to softness today, because the whole game is soft.
Steve Kerr shouldn’t even be mentioned alongside Steph or Stockton. Kerr couldn’t beat defenders and drive to the hoop to save his life. Therefore he was a limited specialty player. You have to be a driving threat to “Have” an outside specialty like that of Steph. Hence Steph has to go into the paint fairly regularly to be able to have the outside game that he has.
You young bucks will never understand the greatness of MJ you have your Kobe Bryant‘s and your LeBron James but you didn’t get to see MJ play like we ole schoolers did. Keep in mind MJ played in the era that produced the greatest Hall of Famers ever and dominated them. I can’t even put into words how great this man was
People just don’t get it & I am not even a Jordan fan, but I understand that Jordan is the greatest that I ever witnessed to play the game. 🤷🏾♂️ 🐐
He was the most fun to watch. You knew that something special would happen in almost every game.
Nothing special happens watching lebron play 😂
He sold out arenas across the country. And as a kid growing up in Pittsburgh, we DONT have a basketball team so yeah, I was a Big fan of Jordan's Bulls
@@epakerd TRUTH! He stands around flat footed on defense a LOT, except for a few blocked shots here and there 🥱
@@epakerd it’s doesn’t tho? Lol no carried his bill side,Kenton tries but loses….
@@epakerdare you high?
Grew up in Chicago and watched him night after night, there was no safer feeling as a sports fan then when MJ had the ball in his hands.
I didn't grow up in Chicago but i watched every Bulls game i could find. I thank God for cable tv and WGN. Jordan could make a 90's Bulls fan feel so safe that you could hope the other team has a good night and it's a close game going into the 4th quarter. That way it would be more exciting when Jordan takes over. You didn't hope he would dominate, you just expected it but still couldn't wait to see it.
Jordan was and is the epitome of what an NBA player is. He was the most complete player and he was never a one trick pony chucking up 3s.
If individual stats are the basis of judging players, Wilt was the GOAT. If you judge it by winning Russell was the GOAT.
@@georgem3673 thats not how the goat debate works.
@@georgem3673 he said complete..... offense, defense, championships, records, brand deals, global recognition, etc..... wilt is a great offensive and defensive player, but he only won 2... bill is a defensive juggernaut, and the winningest player ever, but he lacks offense, he is not that well known globaly, forget about brand deals.... lebron is good at offense, average at best at defense, too many loses in the finals, great brand ambasador.... kobe was good at offense, defense, 5 rings, great brand deals, known worldwide that's why he was called the closest thing to MJ... what separates him and MJ was 1 ring and 2 finals losses.... MJ was the complete package.... offense (highest career points average), defense (tied with most 1st defense team), championships (6-0 finals record), brand deals (Jordan shoes?), global recognition, records (only player to win regular season mvp, DPOY award, slam dunk title, all-star game MVP, scoring title, and steals title in one year)....
@@togstags1286 thank you, case closed.
Won’t complaint about his teammates also because everyone from
MJ’s team play loke superstars😅
I recommend viewing MJ highlights not as the basketball GOAT, but simply as what the human body is capable of. As powerful as Lebron is, there’s a certain stiffness to his style compared to Jordan’s airtime and fluid body control
Yeah, and when MJ goes offensive mode, you are more confident that it's going in, unlike Lebron, we don't really feel confident everytime he takes a shot especially in crucial moments.
Exactly! Lebron may be "bigger, stronger, and faster" but that doesn't equate to him being a better basketball player. Basketball is a game of fluidity, and Jordan had that in spades.
@@SuperStewie83 I don't think Lebron is faster.thats what nick trying to sale.
When mj go for the shot, it take 5 players to stop him and the ball still went in, but, when lebron shot, many players will just hang on, coz, they know it will fall out for rebound
@@MrDangelo7777 I don’t think he is either. I was just stating how that’s every Lebron fans main arguing points.
Ex Knicks fan here who suffered the wrath of Michael Jordan. He still the GOAT and no one will be as amazing as he was.
I bet you you’re a Knicks fan now. Have you seen what the Knicks done lately and who they just acquired in Michele Bridges? Lol
That's the thing about MJ. He's the epitome of versatile. He see's Curry and Harden yank up the tre, he would figure out how to guard them within the season, and get better at shooting 3's. Beat them in their own game.
He changed the paradigm. Bigs were seen as the best and most important part of a championship team ( Mikan, Bill, Kareem, Wilt, Malone). Even when Magic/Bird were the best they still had great big men on their teams. I could somewhat give it to IT and the Pistons but Laimbeer was a hof worthy big man himself. There’s a reason Hakeem and Sam Bowie were picked ahead of Mj, “You needed a great big to win championships” was the idea. Jordan however won 6 with Cartwright and Longley….
That is so true. I was in 6th grade when I started playing. Bird and Magic years ( I hated Bird touching the ball. Now I know why.).
I remember everybody wanting to be a center. It was a big man's game. Jordan is the GOAT because he changed the entire concept of basketball. Basketball went mainstream globally. Players started to become quicker, jumped higher, and got stronger after he started lifting. All positions became more skilled. You really had to be there to understand his impact on every aspect of basketball.
You still do (need a big) the problem is that there are no bigs anymore. MJ was the anomaly. The best 3pt shooters only shoot on avg roughly 44ish%; "good" bigs can generate roughly 60 - 65% from the interior AND they shrink the Defense, i.e. Shaq kicking the ball out to Dennis Scott, or Robinson kicking it out to Vinny Del Negro/Elliot. Can't use MJ as the benchmark bc he did it vs All-Time great Bigs - without having a great big on his team. Peace!
@@MrAntlaw Bobby Knight told an exec from Portland to draft MJ 1st in 84, they replied that they needed a center, BK told them "Fuckin play MJ at center, then!!" Do you think that exec wishes he could go back and do exactly that today?
@@deinly1 hell yeah!!! 😆 🤣 😂
Great and accurate assessment. He won with some mediocre players. We all saw that. Pippen was the only Great and mj molded him. Goat
MJ will be GOAT forever
Unfortunately for everyone else you’d have to be the perfect all round player with a mentally ill style work ethic and will to win to pass him. He was a total freak of nature.
For you maybe however you know better than that everybody’s going to agree.
Especially since there’s new kids watching basketball now some people think Currys to go which is laughable
The thing is, and what all these leflop james fanboys dont understand. Is that Jordan single handily changed the game of basketball into what it is today. He made it an international game like it is today and he's bigger than basketball and the most famous athlete in the world out of the US. No one will ever be the GOAT over him because he did that first and no one else can do that. Lebron tries, but he's too much of nice guy to do it.
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@@chef-Ghost stay on the leloser mentality forever in real life.
M.J. didn't have to run around the league trying to form super teams so he could win a chip. Mike stayed...gave loyalty and built his team around him and won six chips doing it! M.J. had 1...1 other player who was an Allstar. M.J. had 1 ....1 other player on his team who averaged double figures and still had 2 three peats!! LeBron wouldn't win 1 under those conditions. That's why he runs all over bribing other Allstars to come play with him. Which is sad having to do that in a league with practically no damn defense!! I'm with Chuck...the next time a person walks up to me and try to compare Flopbron to M.J. I'm just gonna smack'em!! Straight up!!
By nature of being vote-based, NBA awards are largely politics and popularity contests. They don't mean a player is better. A player's on court production, impact, physical abilities, skills, and success of the team he is on are what they actually are with or without an award. An award does not change, add on, or subtract from what the player actually did or caused. Awards are not facts. Awards are the result of an opinion collection. It is a fact that an award was given to a player or not, but the award itself is not a factual measure.
Scottie Pippen vs 2nd option in the finals
1991 finals: Pippen 20.8 ppg>Injured Worthy 19 ppg
1992 finals: Pippen 20.8 ppg>16.2 ppg Terry Porter
1993 finals: Pippen 21.2 ppg>Injured 17.2 ppg Kevin Johnson
1996 finals: Pippen 15.7 ppgStockton 15 ppg
1998 finals: Pippen 15.7 ppg>Hornacek 10.7 ppg
Playoff Team Leaders 5 Major Defensive Categories
*Centers not included*
Blocks-Steals-Defensive Win Shares-DBPM- D rating
Bulls:
1991: Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Jordan-Pippen
1992: Grant-Jordan-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen
1993: Grant-Pippen-Tie-Jordan-Tie
1996: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen
1997: Tie-Jordan-Jordan-Harper-Harper
1998: Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen-Pippen
"Jordan never had a super team!":
Wade and Bosh in 2012-2014 Finals:
16.3PPG-6.2RPG-2.6APG- 1.3SPG-0.9BPG-52%TS
Kyrie and Love in 2016-2018 Finals:
20PPG-7.4RPG-2.4APG- 1.4SPG-0.5BPG-53%TS
Pippen and Grant in 1991-1993 Finals:
16.3PPG-8.8RPG-4.9APG- 1.6SPG-1.1BPG-55%TS
They just had to get one of the best SF’s & one of the best PF’s of that era for him to bring rings to Chicago.
Without them & the winningest coach/staff in history, he couldn’t get them to the finals, not even once.
@@HectorMurrieta Scottie Pippen wasn't the best SF when he joined the team.
@@HectorMurrieta no duh. It's a team sport. But everyone knows who was dominating at that era even when his team was losing. If you're an lbj fan. He couldnt win a chip without forming a super team for 9 years. Same shit.
@@Romamb Grant became one time all star when Jordan retired, same for BJ Armstrong (both in 94). They never played again with Jordan (Grant went to the Magic and Armstrong to the Warriors). Rodman was 2 time all star, in 90 and 92, so before joining Jordan.
There are so many NBA greats from the beginning to now and then there's MJ. I just think the guy was made to play basketball. He had the perfect build, the big hands, the athleticism and, probably the number one thing that separates him from all the other greats, he had that mentality. His competitiveness is what really sets him apart.
There is nobody in today's NBA , that will ever become a legend ,
Joe Dumars says it all - "You have to be in your best game when you face MJ". MJ pushed everyone around him to be a better player...
and yet made them look like chdlren regardles.
Dumars is the guy who knows what it takes. He is the only defender to actually contain Jordan successfully
GOAT will never make dream team for easy winning, GOAT will do everything to beat any of dream team.
Mike almost averaged 40 back in the 80's they would have to change the rules to stop him in today's NBA.
True facts! If MJ wanted to, and he most likely would want to, he'd score as often as possible to make the other team wish they had stayed in bed... Jordan said in an interview that he wanted to instill doubt and fear into the other team so that when they stepped on the court, they would feel like they were already down 10 points.
In 1987, Jordan averaged 40.1ppg in the 40 Chicago wins that years. No one other than Wilt Chamberlain has every averaged 40ppg in their teams wins in a season.
Won't make a difference for jordan. He was never a one trick ponny. He just adjust to the new rules. He builds empire, team captain and carries his teammates that's leadership.
What people forget, is the way the game is reffed today was changed by players like Bird, Jordan and Magic getting absolutely beat up driving into the lane. The badboy Pistons had a set of rules just for Jordan. Personally I think MJ would average over 40 in todays league, just from extra trips to the free throw line....
I remember that, he thought stats were more important that championships! Once he figured that out, he started winning championships.
Thanks for keeping these Jordan GOAT clips coming. We who lived through the golden era dynasty of NBA basketball know we witnessed a phenomenon ‘Michael Jordan’ and there will NEVER be anyone remotely like him again! No one has or will ever come close. We lived to see THE best there will ever be, what a gift we will all continue to appreciate! Thanks MJ
Couldn’t be said better. The only way LeBron could’ve been #1 is if he’d won his first 7 nba finals matchups and got his first finals MVP. That ship has come and sailed. Jordan will forever be the GOAT.
As a basketball fan . I remember watching MJ play against and destroy my beloved NY KNICKS . I would look in his eyes , it was like he was unearthly . you could see this man was on another level mentally and physically . KNICK fans hated and loved him . He would break our hearts year after year , but we had to respect him .even when we went to the championship game it felt empty because we never beat him . MJ without question is the GOAT . There is no question .
I’m just glad I got to see him play in his prime. It’s like when old timers talked about Ali and Ruth. Jordan is the best I ever saw play.
Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time!!!!
He is the reason why i started playing basketball at 7years old!!!
He changed the NBA for ever and made it become a billion dollard Company.
What's most important he is humble regarding this topic, he never ever said he is the GOAT!!!!
You are correct!! He never says it.. When you are the G.O.A.T., others will say it for you.
True only LeBron james says thaat period
wilt is goat
@@jackfanning7952 Wilt is not close to being the GOAT.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was the best offensive player and defensive player...🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
No.
number 1 offensive player and top 3 defensive players.
@@dirty7444
Yes.
Let's not forget NBA Steals Leader also.
Yes!! All defensive team 9 times possibly the best defensive player all time as well he could guard every position and dominate any player any time💯
Man, do I love these conversations about The Goat Michael Jordan. ❤🖤
I’m kind of bummed that I’ve already seen all of Jordan’s highlights countless times. I wish I could witness them, for the first time, all over again. Growing up in the 70’s, 80’s, and being an adult in the 90’s was a magical time.
I was blessed to grow up watching Jordan!! It was true magic on the court!!! Hes the G.O.A.T. hands down
Funny listening to Shannon. He don't want to hear anything that gets in the way of his belief that LeBron is the GOAT. Denial ain't just a river in Egypt, Shannon.
Shannon used to be jordan fan but after signing with undisputed was forced to be a lebron fan look at old clips of him
@@joskaizer9521 Forced? You mean he had to take the opposite of Skip?
Shannon just does if for the shock factor. "Oh my god? did you just hear what shannon said about MJ?! he's out of his mind! I have to watch. Skip's gonna be pissed!"
@@taylorriccelli4062 Lots of these shows do this. You can usually tell when one of them doesn't really believe what he's saying. Gotta give Shannon credit that he sounds like he believes it.
@@rons3634 yup exactly. That's why you can't ever take what they are saying on these shows seriously, because there is always a hidden agenda behind it.
Jordan just moves different than everybody else on the court. It's like a whole different level of fluidity and body control. I wish I would have appreciated watching Jordan more when I was young and he was an active player. But I always wanted teams to beat the Bulls, because I was always wanting the underdog to win.
Nobody in history will ever surpass him as the best.
People said that about Mikan
@@Romamb who?
@@Romamb Are you from the time when everybody is black and white?
When someone says no one ever, I already know that logic and reason has left the discussion. You can't predict how great future generations can be.
@@mr.madhatter5538 well here is my logic and reason......it's called an opinion 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
I don’t know why No matter how many videos I watch I can’t resist clicking on an MJ related video. Im not even a big basketball fan since the 90’s but grew up watching this greatness!!
Thing of beauty watching him play . Saw him in person and the glow is real
It's sad this era hasn't experienced MJ. Because all of the Lebron is the GOAT conversations would be dead. It's not disrespectful to LBJ for him not to be the greatest, but he just isn't MJ . Like Ray Allen stated: MJ all day
Bro omg i wish I could’ve seen Jordan. Crazy how I never got to see my favorite player play live
@@taurios-dryfoos6569 it was fun to watch. The league was so much better as well. The physical play kinda levelled the playing field.
@@richarddavis5289 True it wasnt the same after Jordan & the decade was gone cause the 90's was legit than now along with MJ
I’m from the Jordan generation and saw every game he played…..absolutely loved him…but then came Lebron…Holy Fuck ! LeGoat !
@@nuendo2496 your opinion, certainly not mine.
I dont why it's so soothing to hear former players shocked acknowledge the GOAT..then legend...with so much respect.. pride laid aside...hats off ...
The GOAT - period!
MJ averaged 37 PPG and 35 PPG a season and thats with less than one 3 pointer a game. And those free throws at the line were hard fouls and he still maintained a high shooting percentage. He would be untouchable in today's rules w/out hand checking, and he would have adapted to shooting threes. His first step is quicker than anyone.
He shot 28 fg. per game to average 37 many players can do it if they wanted to kobe averaged 35 with 27 attempts harden averaged 36 on 24 attempts only luka with 34 now on 23 attempts, jordan is great but he is not the goat
@@TheCoachIceoh yes he is too youngster
@@TheCoachIceKobe got swept by JJ barea F OUT OF HERE TRYING TO COMPARE THAT THRIFT STORE JORDAN TO THE REAL JORDAN
@@RedGarnett-n2p Jordan played in a weak 90s era
@@TheCoachIce if you’re winning rings you can’t just be lumped into a category of ball hogs who shoot too much. Way too simplistic of a description.
I have seen plenty of the highlight clips of Jordan dunking from the baseline, from the corner, behind the net etc. But the one that blows me away is his full extension with one hand to catch that overthrown pass from Pippen along the sideline, and bring it down in one smooth motion to hit the jumper. This is amazing athleticism and body control, and he makes it seem almost effortless. He was known as the black cat because his coordination could shift so easily from smooth and fast to full power in a split second. No one could drive to the basket like Jordan and then in the last split second lay the ball in the hole with a gentle finger roll.
that move impresses everytime I see it just blows my mind
Trying to define how good Mike was, is a long list, not equaled by any other player. Even if someone has more stats and championships than he does, no one will ever do it as cool as Mike did !
U got that right
Exactly!!!
Not only does MJ have the Stats that *NO ONE* else has. But, go ahead, take him off the court.... Dude is as charismatic as they come while still being a real down to earth guy. I only know of two other people that are of the same "tier" as MJ, Of course in different Sports.
Ronnie O'sullivan in Snooker (If you like Pool, check out Snooker, Makes pool look like Putt-Putt golf)
And of course Wayne Gretzky in Hockey.
Never knew much about hockey, then I saw the ERB (Epic Rap Battle of History) of Wanye Vs Tony Hawk and heard the line:
"Let's talk about Athletic achievements, you and I have so many world records between us.
184... That's Plenty of them.... and I've set *183 OF THEM!!*
I went... wait.... "what?" did a quick search and found a vid on here that was his "Top 20 world records"... like... he has *SO MANY* world records... here's _20_ of his "best" ones.... *WHAT!!!* Long story short, he was a Micheal Jordan of Hockey, or Vice versa... at *THEIR* level... it doesn't matter they are *G.O.A.T.!!*
You must be smoking crack! Have you seen Wilt Chamberlain's stats? Come off the BS and do some more research. I love MJ but he don't have Wilt Chamberlain stats.
@@Sean72_ , Mike has better stats than Wilt, and Wilt was 8 inches taller, plus Wilt played in a league with few teams, with as much talent as Mike had to face. Wilt only had something like 4 or 5 scoring titles and should have had one every year given his height nd the fact no one else was as tall. You must be smokin Meth, not to understand that ! Lol ( Wilt was a great athlete though, and if he was young today, he could play in this league, and possibly do well, i know, cuz i watched him as a kid !
So you're trying to saw "MJ is the best just because I like him / he's the coolest."
Even though WIlt Chamberlain has better stats and Bill Russell has more championships.
Mj the 🐐
sure there are lots of great players before and after him, no question about it, but no one has what His Airness commands - fear and respect. Salute to the True GOAT!
That's what these youngsters don't understand. B-ball Mike instilled fear in foes like boxing Mike (prime Tyson) did. Soon as you feel fear you're as cooked as Thanksgiving at Jeffrey Dahmer's.
I think Bob Costas said it best -- along with everything else, it was his "artistry". He was just so smooth and fun to watch. You were always saying, "How did he do that?". You could make a separate career highlight film out of every game he played. He never held back.
@@rgjerde53 I was fortunate to have watched prime Jordan in person a few times at the old LA Sports Arena vs Clippers. And so many times I had to ask "how did he do that?" and had to watch replay on jumbotron to appreciate the move. The guy's aerial acrobatics is something we hadn't seen before or after him.
I am on my 3rd time watching "The Last Dance", and it's still ana amazing Documentary. Just as good as the first time I watched
And this is coming from someone who has lived in Chicago my entire life, grew up during the Jordan Era (I was 10 when the Bulls Drfted MJ)...
I watched every Bulls game on TV, and was fortunate enough to have attended more than 60 games live.
He was, is, and forever will be THE GOAT!
MJ had a drive that was beyond human! ✌🏽
Bron would call MJ to join his team and get rejected, then cry about how he's born in the wrong era
and rant it on social media.
Lmao true!!!
Lebron would call KD, STEPH, KAWHI, GIANNIS & LILLARD to join him and beat MJ! Lmao FACT!!!!! Trying to beat a SUPER SUPER SUPER TEAM!!! That’s JUST ONE OF the differences between MJ and Lebron!!
@@tonyh5646 Except they'd all be tryna play with MJ. Sorry Bron! 🤣😂
LeFraud would have ZERO championships if he had played in the same era as Jordan
J will is like Isiah Thomas. They just have a hard time speaking truth or giving credit where it’s due. Envious. Jealousy. Not sure how anyone can think otherwise about MJ. The man just simply dominated.
True. We all know the beef with Zeke but something must have happened with Jay when he played for Bulls. Maybe Jordan punked him from an autograph or thought he worked security for Bulls.
Jay Williams is bitter because his career ended short. He thinks he would be a great if he had a career. This is not limited to MJ or even basketball. I've seen him hate on other greats too. Like a video where he was dismissing Tom Brady and his longevity. Like he's just mad that some people take care of their bodies and don't do stupid shit like speed around on motorcycles.
@@dash4800 I see that angle after your comment. It makes a lot of sense because he's genuinely bitter. He is just not a content human being.
How when he gives Jordan credit 💀
@@dash4800 agreed. For him, or anyone else, to be that aggressive in denying Jordan as the GOAT, can only be rooted in emotional immaturity. Even if you're INSANELY biased, it's a *maybe* he's not the goat, at best. Not a foregone conclusion the way he idiotically makes it out to be Everytime he speaks on it.
Let's be honest and I'll be the one to say it. Shannon is 100% on Lebron's payroll. No doubt
But hes wearing aj 1 hahahaaaa
I agree
Facts and lebron is nowhere near greater than jordan. Better team player yea but most dominant fuck no
And skip isn’t on Mjs
Yeah, so is Nick Wright and Big Perk
I was 9 when Jordan brought us our first championship... and I still can't get enough of hearing people talk about the GOAT!!!
Here is why MJ is best player of all time:
1) There is no weakness in his game
2) he is mentally strong focus more than any player in NBA history (That’s why Kobe try to emulate his mentality)
3) He is the only player amongst the great that his game could translate to any area.
Note: look at some other great players if they are playing now they will be just ok to good but not great.
When you have your peer's admiration in every era, it's just hard to say he is not the 🐐
I mean, that's what I've been saying all along
People always throw stats around when comparing MJ to LBJ. Rarely does anyone bring up this.....Look at the manor that MJ has dominated....its like something out of a movie. The shot, the shrug game, the comeback, the dream team, the flu game....etc. Being the GOAT isn't just about stats and rings....its in the manor that he achieved success. MJ will never be overtaken for those reasons alone.
True! If it was only about stats it would be Wilt. If it was only about rings it would be Russell. If it was only about a mental of a killer in serial it would be Bird. If it was only about making his teammates better it would Magic. If it was only about unguardable shot it would be Kareem. But if you're merging them all together it is Black Jesus. The thing I respected most about Mike is that he took his lumps (literally) and it motivated him to get better and stronger. Never did he quit nor abandon ship as quick as mechanics on RMS Titanic. Just like the The Greek Freak, he did it the right way!
Stats can be manipulated ! Best way to access a player is by watching his game. When we go hop at the park there isn’t a data full of numbers. But yet we’re able to identify the best player because we watch & analyze his skills/intangibles…
@@MR.__G Very good analogy! It's more than numbers. Good example is John Stockton. He had more assists than Magic but he wasn't a better point-guard than Magic.
@@katrinachavez3533 also more than Isiah but we all know Isiah was better. Ppl just look at numbers & never think about how they actually accumulate them & how certain numbers can be situational…
I’ll use rebounds as an example. It’s a very talked about stats, especially due to triple doubles. Ppl fail to realize that most of these rebounds are uncontested. There was no challenge or battle to get most of those boards. There’s nothing impressive about that. But these stats nerds will count the numbers & think it was impressive when in fact all individual stats don’t share the same significance. If a guy had to fight for 3 key boards vs a guy who got to snag 9 uncontested rebounds, the perception will be the guy with 9 did more. But when u add in the context you’ll know those 3 boards were far more impactful.
@@katrinachavez3533 debatable lol. To be fair, Magic had two other HOFamers on his team, was more flashy, and was a freak of nature. Even GP said John was the hardest be ever had to guard
I’d pay so much to watch prime Jordan play in this era
He'd still be futuristic today that's how ridiculous he was
Bro it was electric
..when you talk about basketball, his airness comes first in mind..influence and domination.💪
Michael Jordan was a ballerina with a basketball in his hand. He was a physiological genus who could move in ways no other basketball player before him or since could match! Even if he had wanted to make 3 point shots a bigger part of his game, he never needed to. No defensive player could ever stop him! He controlled every one-on-one matchup inside every game he played. He was also a brilliant defensive player as well. MJ is and always will be the GOAT. The other contestants are vying for second, which is an amazing accomplishment in itself.
Football, soccer, tennis, box... So many sports where you can name a few guys worthy of being the goat in their sport. Except basketball. Everyone who watched and/or played basketball in 80s and/or 90s will say MJ is the goat. And no one is even close to him. Global icon always striving for more, never giving up and eventually leaving you in the dust. MJ the goat
In football, or what you would call soccer. There is no debate, saying ronaldo is better than messi is just as dumb as saying that lbj is better than MJ. Ronaldo and messi debate is a debate made by media.
Love Lebron but MJ is the goat full stop.... great content!
MJ great content, the honest hero, the GOAT, period.
opinions
Infinite respect! And much deserved since he always played with tenacity and passion even though he was the most gifted athlete on the court. Always willing to go out on his shield and when he did he wouldn't hesitate to congratulate his opponent. Black Jesus aka Chupacabra - he who disembowels GOATs.
Yeah, Infinite respect to MJ the GOAT!
The chupie? 😎🤟💨
That's dope
I'm a die hard laker fan but every time MJ came to LA to play both teams I was there... MJ had everyone on the edge of there seats! All time goat!
The guy makes the most incredible basket that anyone could ever see left you with your mouth 😮open.he was unbelievable
Brother. I have watched this 8x here on spring break chaperoning 14 - 17 yr old girls w my wife and 2 other couples. It’s a whip:) this MJ recap was interviews I’ve never seen! So makes sense and I thought I was a Jordan historian:) dude great job! We the people!
Mj even was dropping 40 when he was 40 with the wizards
And people forget about that and was still a great leader. Lebron walking off the court with 6 mins left in an important playoff game, is not a sign of a great leader
@@CasualGamerPlays ... Lebron was gettting treatment, I love how you Jordan fans always bring up Lebron in every convo lmfaooo, even Jordan said himself he isnt the GOAT, he said you can't say anyone is te the GOAT cause its different eras.... at least Lebron didnt get awept 3 times inthe 1st round and was 1/9 in his 1st 9 years in the league... Jordan obviously great but Lebron all around better basketball player
@@Lakers-nu6wo I love how you Lebron fans never played a single basketball game in your life. MJ won every final he played in his life. Now look at your boy...born loser.
@@shhinobii ... How the hell do u know we Lebron fans never played a single game, I play 3 times per week now and would bust you on the court and off kid...MJ didnt lose a finals 6 0 right... but he lost his 1st 8 years and got swept 3 times in 1st round 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 now that a loser... fake GOAT MJ
@@shhinobii ... Lebron past Jordan in points 3 years ago and Lebron took 1200 less shots, pathetic How MJ all he knew how to do is ball hog and still got outscored, what a loser MJ was....🤣🤣🤣
Having watched him play in live games there is no question that he is the goat.
MJ will be the best player of all time 4ever 😎👍👍
Mike was poetry in motion!
Miller, Ewing, Barkley, Malone, Stockton, Payton...
Some of the hall of famers that MJ stopped from getting rings. The man is the GOAT.
Michael Jordan is the type of player that is "once in a generation." As in legit! Kobe came close 'cause he was mentored and he had an extreme mentality BUT how many years have passed? And we still never saw another legit type of player that has BOTH have high octane offense and defense 10× … it's like 1 in a 100 chance and given how many players today are goddamn divas and we expect them to surpass this with that kind of watered down mentality? NOPE
Not once in a generation, once in a lifetime
@@chrishandsome4267 yup might even that.
@@caveman3744 Yeah all cool with that exept you guys forget the real paradigm shift that was Dr J..Dr j has a much better statsheet than kobe and was a 29 ppg scorer on a steady .50 fg until the sixers decided to take him down to 17 fgattempts per game from his usual 22 fga(Kobe and Jordan have a 22 fga on average)..rebounding and blocking is legions away from Kobe and Mike while he is toe to toe with Mj in steals and kobe in assists whithout the ball in his hands ALL the time..regarding FG% he is way better than kobe even in his late years and slightly better than MJ..he is not as ferocious as neither whitch is the mentality of the seventies vs the mentality of the 90s but he is the first SuperHero bb player the world ever saw and the motivator on millions of kids worldwide including guys like MJ,Grant Hill,Dominique Wilkins etc etc..here underneath the legend has a book dedicated on his legend before even playing in the NBA at age of 25(1975)..who else had that impact as the front star of a non televised league at such a young age???????
www.amazon.com/Legend-Dr-J-Marty-Bell/dp/0698106393..
Every player to varying extents have mastered certain aspects of the game.
MJ attained a different skill level where he looked like he was born to play and the game was made for him.
Don’t care what anyone says. MJ played beautifully and it was amazing to watch every single night. You literally wouldn’t want to take your eyes off the screen. No one else plays like that.
No explanation needed watch Jordan highlights compared to anyone else and the difference is enormous
He had that glow! That's when you're in the zone boy. Feels intoxicating one of the best feelings in the world
U can't stop MJ and he can shut you down he's the GOAT
3:15 I deeply respect how Isaiah Thomas is talking about Michael Jordan takes a lot to show your toughest opponent respect like that 💯💯💯🎯🏆🏆
The GOAT OF ALL SPORTS. Cuando se habla de cualquier deporte su nombre es el primero. El ejemplo a seguir por cualquier deportista de alta gama. Una bendición para la humanidad sin exagerar.
MJ #1 KB #2 no explanation the best of d best of all time..
Love your vids! Keep'em coming! Also love the jerseys behind you. Not typical jerseys I'd expect to see.
This era would be no challenge for Jordan. He'd probably average 40 or 50 a couple of seasons and call it quits. Then go and play baseball, or just play baseball period and a legend would have been lost.
He Dont have a 3pt package tho
@@carlosg3799 He was never interested in the 3pt shot, he said it hurt his game. He thought the 3pt shot was like giving no effort and thats what he disliked Clyde for. Shooting all those 3s in the playoffs was a way of teaching Clyde a lesson, as in: I can even beat you with the 3 IF I wanted to. So yes he could shoot the 3 if he wanted to, he just didnt care for it. Other than that, he didn't need a 3 to get his 40.
@@carlosg3799 watch him vs portland
@@magichands135 He entered the 3 point shot contest during the all star weekend once, but he was terrible!
@@georgem3673 7 pts yeah that was not too good lol
*MJ, Gretzky, and Brady are the GOATs of their sports. No question. All others are debatable.*
100% agree on that, Brady still out there being the 🐐 on and off the field.
Michael Phelps or Simone Biles?
@@anthonyurso9366 True
in today's NBA he'd be the best 3 point shooter of all time, and be unstoppable charging the paint. I think he would average 60 if he wanted to sacrifice defense. people forget how relentless MJ was, he never got tired.
There's no way MJ would sacrifice defense.
@@jasondyrkacz8270 facts. His ego and competitiveness would not allow it.
Jordan head a drive that I have not seen in anyone except Kobe. He took it personal and when needed, made it personal
@@jasondyrkacz8270 I agree, but he might have for a few games here and there to beat Wilt's 100.
Can’t tell if u are trolling or being honest😂
Thank you. Really needed this “time travel” this morning 🙏👍
Nice video👍
MJ put up 37.1 a game in his 3rd yr put young Michael out there he's getting 40 easy in this soft era easily
How about I tell you that Jordan has TWICE expressed his hatred towards zones during his wizards days clown ? 🤡
@@dynamic6645 why the caustic tone? Maybe you had a bad day.
Anyway, that was his wizards days. Also, there were rule changes in 2003 & 2004 that fundamentally opened up the zone D's. It's interesting to look into
But I just don't understand why someone would call someone else they don't even know a "clown" . It's kind of weird to do that.
The person making the comment was just expressing an opinion. Probably watching a vid like this to get their mind off stuff. I really don't understand why people would throw negativity at a person just being friendly and expressing their opinion
@@AnHebrewChild I love throwing out negativity at Jordan fanboys hahahaha
@@dynamic6645 oh. That's kind of weird.
Weird my comments removed look here troll scouring for comments like the useless pos you are Jordan put up 30 a game for 7 straight yrs in a league where teams were trying to hurt him on every possession to think he can't take a no contact zone is as dumb as your upside down name
If you can get Isaiah on tape saying Jordan is the greatest ever, then that gotta tell you something, because that man has real hate for Mike, and had hesitated giving him his due lately.
Isaiah is fake. MJ is honest man the GOAT.
MVP, scoring title and defensive player of the year in the same season. If the analyst said it straight there wouldn’t be anything to debate about. Case closed
facts!
MVP, scoring champion, DPOY, steals leader, All-Star Game MVP, and Slam Dunk Contest champion all in the same year
MJ was the main reason why I used to watch the NBA back then (I no longer do).. he was supernatural and addictive to watch. We were always in awe.. his finesse, athletic abilities are given.. but what really is unique and why he is the goat is due to his mental tenacity which was innate. He nurtured it over time and developed an extremely competitive drive to win at any cost
So happy I was able to watch every Bulls game. He is the GOAT
When you’re the best offensive player, you’re considered one of the greats. When you’re the best defensive player you’re considered outstanding. When you’re both, you’re considered the GOAT.
Those of us who grew up watching MJ, understand why he is the GOAT player.
2:09 The amount of distance MJ covered with one dribble is crazy. Even in todays standards
I remember when I was a kid I often heard the name Michael Jordan even though I didn't know who that was they say that he's the greatest basketball player of all time. Then years after when I started to grow I begin to understand why and convinced me why is that.
There are a lot of really good players in this era, but MJ even to this day still has a true passion and love for the game as well as a killer instinct that will never be matched.
Jordan did more in a shorter time than Lebron, he also won a NCAA championship to go with his 6 rings.
One of the main things that separates him from others his is intensity and competitiveness. He was ruthless. He’s the greatest athlete of any sport.
Would go to games sometimes, with floor seats and watch mj take elbows, shoulders, etc... He was an amazing athlete. Even after all the contact he would still have the stamina to win the game. Unbelievable.
MJ is a miracle, an unusual phenomenon to human history, MJ changed the face of basketball to what is today, NO ONE will ever be able to do that because he already did it. MJ was, is, and will always be the greatest of all time. Nothing is ever going to change that. NBA will go on, but will never be the same without Michael Jordan THE HERO, THE GOAT, Infinite Respect and Thanks to MJ!!
Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and arguably the greatest athlete of all time.Him winning the slam dunk contest taking of from the free throw line is one of the most amazing feats in sports history.
THE MAN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for this video it made me laugh a lot. It was so entertaining to hear and watch other players that played against Michael Jordan describing him so honestly and then expressing there genuine opinions on how good he would still be in the modern NBA. As was mentioned and I agree fully, MJ would average whatever MJ wanted to average. No doubt about it.
“Oh crap! I made him too good”
God
With his strong fundamentals & ability to make adjustments, it's just so shocking how guys like Shannon STILL can't figure out how Jordan can find ways to WIN & DOMINATE, NOT just focusing on STATS!!!
A I remember when he went on the big man dunk hunt yo that was crazy. He the best player I'll ever seen.
Mike was the smoothest, most effortless player EVER
It's not just MJ's skills, but it's his focus on the game. There was times when MJ would get after the refs, but I've seen LeBron argue with the refs while the ball is going down the court and the opposing team scores, and I've seen it more than once. I've never seen MJ give up on a play like that. LeBron is very good and plays with more power and physicality (having more mass), MJ was more like a focused ninja, razor sharp and deadly. It appears to me that MJ was more of a "I'll take care of my business" type of player, vs LeBron will complain about it to the refs.
MJ = "Ok, I see how it's going to be, boom 50 and you don't score anymore tonight"
LeBron = "What, why didn't you call that!" with hands in the air.
In my opinion that's why Michael Jordan is the GOAT, and there will have to be somebody really special to take that from him. Or a few decades when there are only clips of the games and no actual memories of him being told.
The Bulls are my favorite sports franchise in history. But He was so great with the Wizards. I loved watching him with Washington. He still set records. He was the only player in NBA history to score at least 40 points at 40 years old or older. Imagine if the dude didn’t retire twice before he eventually did for the final time. Lebron has played wayyyyyy more games then MJ and still can’t touch him. How many clutch and game winning shots has Lebron made? Especially in the playoffs? Lol! It’s so sad. There’s absolutely NO comparison!! The late great Kobe Bryant puts Lebron to shame too!
The safest thing about the lebron thing is he has actually fooled some guys!
Lebron is not even as good as the black mamba was !
Saddest thing not safest
Jordan is one in hundred years type of talent like Michael Phelps in swimming, Newton in classic physics, Albert Einstein in modern physics, mike Tyson in boxing, Wayne gretzky in hockey, pelle in soccer, tom Brady in football, Julius Caesar, geghis khan and Alexander the great in ruling and military. These people will emerge just once in hundreds or perhaps thousand of year time span. True Game changer.
Well said.
Crazy 😂 the physics and military leader comparison... But yea... I agree
Your videos never disappoint. Thank you
My favorite player, what a delicious tall glass of chocolate milk, starting from the top of his head and working my way down. I just live me so Michael Jordan then and now❤❤❤❤❤ he is the G.O.A.T.