Exactly. I think that every time I watch Jordan's old vids on TH-cam. C'mon, why has somebody not done this yet. I'd pay hundreds for digitally re-mastered old footage of Jordan, and so would many others. Can you imagine if you could buy HD copies of Jordan's first 5 seasons, every game? They wouldn't be able to keep enough of them in stock people would be buying them so fast.
Man, you beat me to the punch on this game. Everyone needs to watch this game to see what young MJ was capable of on a purely physical level against his adversaries. Every move is 10 levels above anyone else's past or present. Pure absurdity. Thanks.
During the 1984-1993 period, it would be extremely difficult, bordeline impossible, to pick any single game of Jordan, regular season or especially playoff, and not find yourself completely glued on your seat gettin'all pumped up by the spectacle.
The 80s was far more exciting to me too then the 90s. Jordan would drive in the majority of the time and get past 5 players in many cases to score especially when his team was down. This is when he averaged the highest scores. 90s was more about the jump shot, fade away for Jordan along with the triangle and a more involved team.
Just look at how many highlight plays he made in this ONE GAME. This is what people don't understand about Jordan -- his creativity and talent were off the charts. He could create shots that no one else could. From '85-'93 you would see 4-5+ plays a night that were just mind-boggling, and even from '96-'98 you'd see a couple each game.
Micheal Jorden was the best player that I have ever seen, I was watching the Chicago Bull almost every game, and because Chicago Bull was very popular team, so most of the games will be shown on Tv, all I can say Jorden was the best.......and will never be another MJ.
Man, Michael Jordan was so explosive off the dribble when he first came into the league. His studder step around opponents was just amazing. I mean he was at midcourt with for about seven seconds dribbling the ball and suddenly he took off like a fighter jet on a runway. At 2:43, he went upstairs into the attic and straight up dunked on the Pistons' defense. He took them to the hole!! That was cold!!! M.J. was scary good!!!
the most impressive thing about him as a rookie was his ability to constantly switch pace with the shakes and stutter steps pull ups: you don't know what he is going to come at you with. all these moves and yet he is lightning quick and can glide through the air.
Just check out how explosive he was! Did you see that play at the end of the first half when he flew to the basket for the dunk! He was even faster than I ever knew! The Best Ever, MJ!!!
MJ as a rookie averaged 28 ppg on 51.5% shooting, with 6 apg, 6 rpg, and 2.4 spg. Many people also don't know this, but he actually led the entire league in overall points in his rookie season. Good freakin grief that is just beast.
Raidori17 Well you can quit hoping because that'll never happen, not in your lifetime, not in any lifetime. That man was simply spectacular. They'll be talking about him 1,000 years from now, watching him like we are now, going WOW! :)
Tim Baker kobe was close, he has the same level of skills, but not the same mentality/approach MJ had to the game. i mean, kobe is as competitive, but he keeps shooting until he gets going instead of effecting the game in other ways. he also isn't as athletic and his hand are smaller so he doesn't have as much control over the ball. Lebron is close, has the athleticism, and the right mentality for the game, high iq, but not the level of shooting and playmaking skill that MJ and kobe have. KD is putting up MJ numbers too and he is only 25, but he is not an elite defender on the other end of the floor. so there have been guys that have gotten close to that level, and there are millions of athletic freaks out there that love basketball. statistically speaking it is only a matter of time before another great comes around.
Putting Kobe and Lebron in the same equation as MJ,,just watch this His Airness playing as rookie. ESPN should stop comparing MJ to these 2, he's the GOAT......
It's better that he played in a tougher era. He loved challenge, he loved to showcase his abilities under the hardest conditions. MJ wasn't obsessed with stats. Scoring 60 points against a weaker team meant nothing for him. He would have rather scored 45 against the best defensive teams. If his team was having a huge lead he would rest, giving the bench a chance. He was obsessed with winning, whatever that meant, taking the game in his hands or making room for his team mates. This commitment for the team is something most stars nowadays don't have. That's why MJ is my hero, because he had not only the game, he had the attitude.
Damn, I didn't realize how explosive he was off his first step. That air time is absolutely surreal. Only person who comes close is Kobe Bryant and even he doesn't stay up in the air as long as Jordan did. Whenever he palmed the ball and did those double clutches in mid-air....nothing represented Jordan more than those moments. DAMN.
The GOAT. Some of these highlights are rarely seen. Most people that make MJ highlights always use the same footage from "Come Fly with Me" "Playground", "Airtime", etc. Bascially, very rarely do people actuall search the orginal footage for never seen highlights.
Jordan is the only rookie in NBA history to lead his team in four statistics. He led the 1984-85 Chicago Bulls in scoring (28.2 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), assists (5.9 apg) and steals (2.4 spg).
i love that clip of mj where pip saves the ball from going out of bounds and jordan snatches it with one hand in the air and even moves it around to emphasize the catch, then drills a 25 footer off the glass.
Honestly, I think Kobe could have benefitted from a year or two in college. MJ played three years in college and was a National Champion, Naismith Award Winner, Adolph Rupp Award winner, John Wooden Award winner, USBWA Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and Olympic gold medalist, all before playing his first pro game. When he entered the NBA, he was ready.
@sha broussard bird was a beast and the fact that he never gets called the goat is a bit outrageous. He has his case . I can't blame isiah for picking mj , bird was playing better than mj individually in their battles, not by much though
Not only the 6 games of 40+ points in his rookie year, but Jordan displayed an incredible all-around game from the very beginning. This included games of 34/8 reb/8 ast, 45/7/11, 32/12/8, 35/14/15, 45/8/10, 21/10/10, 49/15/5 (this game), 37/14/5, 27/9/14, 32/11/16, 20/9/10, and 35/8/10 among others. He recorded 10+ boards 12 times that season, and 10+ assists 8 times (and then two more times in the playoffs). Just an amazing rookie season.
so true. he is obviously the only one with all the elements maxing out, including the rare big hands for players in his size. when he was about to make his first step from a stand-still state, it is impossible to stop him due to the fact that he could put the ball anywhere and then follow the ball with his insane quickness and explosiveness. when you can palm the ball so tight and move it across your head like it is glued into your hand you can do so many thing that most cant.
Tyler McGee...your right..lebrons best is just jordans rookie year..that is why no one can compare to Jordan..he is the best,he is the greatest,he is the king of kings,he is the gods of playoffs..so,pls...people..stop comparing lebron to Jordan because he did not even reach the half of Jordan..even kobe..they can't be better than Jordan...just count if how many season Jordan plays..Jordan play for 13 season and achieved all his awards..lebron is already played 13 and not even reach Jordan..kobe played for 19 season before he reach Jordan but by only one category and that is the most points on his career..think about it guys..if Jordan plays until 19 seasons..hahahahhaha..maybe he is the number 1 in points..
Quick to accelerate, quick to leap, hangs in the air, jams it home. Jordan is probably the strongest guard the league has seen, he can take a bump in mid air
amazing. how many seemingly very difficult shots he made in this game? as a rookie, even though his moves are less refined as his later years', he still played like a veteran. so poised, so confident.
No player.... including Kobe, Le Bron, Drexler... and many others..., has ever had the style of Michael Jordan in his prime ('84 - '99). People can argue all day long about whose the best, most effective etc. But MJ did it with style.
Allen Iverson speed, Bird clutch, Wilt Chamberlain size hands, Carl Lewis type athleticism, Mike Tyson meanness, and no one matched his will to win. That move at 2:40 is what no other player has been able to do. He covered the length of the floor as quick as LJ without the ball and he's much smaller. With the ball no one was faster down the court.
@mnkhan2020 Don't forget Jordan averaged 28.2 ppg as a rookie and led his team in ppg, rpg, apg, and spg. Jordan as a rookie would be leading the league in scoring if he was in the 2010 NBA Draft class. Career highs for a top 5 player in this decade as a rookie. Truly amazing.
It's actually 2 seconds from about 36-38 feet out to a dunk. Pause it RIGHT when it turns to 2:42 and then it turns 2:44 after he dunks it. Just insane speed and explosiveness.
thats crazy how he knew the pass was coming and he jumped so high he deflected it so they wouldnt get a fast break and gets it back and gets the shot off and the foul...gotta love mj
Wow, Jordan took it to Isiah this game. Just abused him. Holy COW @ how fast he moves from 2:42-2:45 for the dunk. No one at his size has ever had his quickness. And he was still growing into his body his rookie year -- he was at his quickest from '88-'90 imo. And look at how fast he gets from halfcourt to a dunk at 3:40-3:42. Wow. Like a streak of lightning.
Man I forgot how good MJ was as a rookie. He was a unique player. Kobe is great, but he is a copy of Jordan. MJ created his own style and a whole generation of guys patterned their game after his. Does anyone know how old MJ was when he came to the NBA?
There is a little story behind this game that fired Jordan up. It was the first game after the allstar game in 1985 (Jordan's first game) when some players on the east apparently froze Jordan out. Isiah was supposedly one of those players and Jordan wanted revenge. Look at the quickness at 2:41 - Jordan is standing at half court - at 2:44 he is dunking the ball. Three seconds from standing at half court to dunking. No one has ever been that explosive.
The NBA was a totally different game back when Jordan played. 90's basketball was the greatest, it was real. LeBron would not be as good as he is now, had he played ball back then. The game has changed.
Exactly, Jordan was about getting the ball into the basket. He was not trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters. He showed his dribbling abilities when he confounded Larry Bird in that 63 point game with the in between the legs dribble/Ali shuffle.
@mnkhan2020 not only that..MJ always elevated his game against hardest teams and at playoffs..whereas Kobe has had his point records vs weak teams like his 81 point against Raptors. MJ never bothered to perform like that with weak teams. He brought his best with tough teams. MJ GOAT for sure.Although Kobe is great we have to admit that, perhaps the best active player today, but surely not the GOAT
2:37 announcers scooting up in their seats, crowd on their feet and saying "Oh shit watch this", camera men battle for a good spot on the floor, 23 to tower ready for takeoff...copy you're clear for takeoff
some big men like hakeem and shaq can palm the ball too, but they dont have the same type of explosiveness mj had. but still if you look at hakeem he obviously benefited by his large hands like mj did. mj big and strong hands also allow him to do way more moves in the air when he is dunking the ball, which explains why his dunks are way more graceful than say leborn, wade , and kobe.
Michael plays a different game than anyone else ever did. Plus today’s game is so soft, and that the players are more interested in their brand and spotting up and taking 10-15 three pointers a game. it is a very different game, very timid and soft. Michael is the greatest of all time.
All MJ footage needs to be remastered in everyway possible and put on blu-ray.
Exactly. I think that every time I watch Jordan's old vids on TH-cam. C'mon, why has somebody not done this yet. I'd pay hundreds for digitally re-mastered old footage of Jordan, and so would many others. Can you imagine if you could buy HD copies of Jordan's first 5 seasons, every game? They wouldn't be able to keep enough of them in stock people would be buying them so fast.
Please 🙏🏼
49 pts, 15 rebs, 5 ast, 6 stl. G.O.A.T.
Man, you beat me to the punch on this game. Everyone needs to watch this game to see what young MJ was capable of on a purely physical level against his adversaries. Every move is 10 levels above anyone else's past or present. Pure absurdity. Thanks.
Exactly 👍👏 Well Said !
During the 1984-1993 period, it would be extremely difficult, bordeline impossible, to pick any single game of Jordan, regular season or especially playoff, and not find yourself completely glued on your seat gettin'all pumped up by the spectacle.
Agreed, except it was true his whole career. But also check out Dr. J.
The 80s was far more exciting to me too then the 90s. Jordan would drive in the majority of the time and get past 5 players in many cases to score especially when his team was down. This is when he averaged the highest scores. 90s was more about the jump shot, fade away for Jordan along with the triangle and a more involved team.
Right out the gate, Jordan was phenomenal. His rookie season was one awesome highlight after another.
Who else didn't want the video to end?
Just look at how many highlight plays he made in this ONE GAME. This is what people don't understand about Jordan -- his creativity and talent were off the charts. He could create shots that no one else could. From '85-'93 you would see 4-5+ plays a night that were just mind-boggling, and even from '96-'98 you'd see a couple each game.
My trip to TH-cam is never complete without Michael Jordan... Rookie or Older
Micheal Jorden was the best player that I have ever seen, I was watching the Chicago Bull almost every game, and because Chicago Bull was very popular team, so most of the games will be shown on Tv, all I can say Jorden was the best.......and will never be another MJ.
@Jim Watson I think I can put 10pts on Hardin and I am 48 yrs old ....
g.o.a.t stop the comparisons kobe and lebron are all time greats but mj is on another level
Levels and levels beyond...
💯
No Lies Told Here👌🏿!
No question Rashanda. No question.
Man, Michael Jordan was so explosive off the dribble when he first came into the league. His studder step around opponents was just amazing. I mean he was at midcourt with for about seven seconds dribbling the ball and suddenly he took off like a fighter jet on a runway. At 2:43, he went upstairs into the attic and straight up dunked on the Pistons' defense. He took them to the hole!! That was cold!!! M.J. was scary good!!!
Simply amazing. Never seen anything like this
the most impressive thing about him as a rookie was his ability to constantly switch pace with the shakes and stutter steps pull ups: you don't know what he is going to come at you with. all these moves and yet he is lightning quick and can glide through the air.
Is the shoe man i am telling you is the shoes
Kept Corzine
@@averyjames5164 gotta be the shoes
@@averyjames5164 nah its the secret stuff
What's crazy is MJ led the league in total scoring in his rookie season. And his field goal percentage was over 50%. Crazy.
Crazy is understatement more like INSANE haha 💯🐐
Just check out how explosive he was! Did you see that play at the end of the first half when he flew to the basket for the dunk! He was even faster than I ever knew! The Best Ever, MJ!!!
MJ as a rookie averaged 28 ppg on 51.5% shooting, with 6 apg, 6 rpg, and 2.4 spg. Many people also don't know this, but he actually led the entire league in overall points in his rookie season. Good freakin grief that is just beast.
when u score 60 points against larry bird IN THE PLAYOFFS. U know ur on another planet.
SIMPLY AMAZING!!! The best to ever do it Michael Jeffrey Jordan.
Michael making a fool of Isiah Thomas all over the court.
And Thomas's rookie card is only worth 15-20$
Which is why that whole team still dislike mj
2:40...No other man who ever played could do that with such ease
No wonder Isaiah doesn’t like him and says LeBron is better
At 3:40 MJ just glides through the air for the dunk. It's insane how he was just embarrassing the league as a rookie. There will never be another.
Lebron didn't even come close in his rookie season nor Kobe.
idk about ever, but he is the greatest for now. hope there will be someone to surpass him in my lifetime.
Raidori17 Well you can quit hoping because that'll never happen, not in your lifetime, not in any lifetime. That man was simply spectacular. They'll be talking about him 1,000 years from now, watching him like we are now, going WOW! :)
Tim Baker
kobe was close, he has the same level of skills, but not the same mentality/approach MJ had to the game. i mean, kobe is as competitive, but he keeps shooting until he gets going instead of effecting the game in other ways. he also isn't as athletic and his hand are smaller so he doesn't have as much control over the ball. Lebron is close, has the athleticism, and the right mentality for the game, high iq, but not the level of shooting and playmaking skill that MJ and kobe have. KD is putting up MJ numbers too and he is only 25, but he is not an elite defender on the other end of the floor. so there have been guys that have gotten close to that level, and there are millions of athletic freaks out there that love basketball. statistically speaking it is only a matter of time before another great comes around.
Things that MJ did are unrepeatable.
Putting Kobe and Lebron in the same equation as MJ,,just watch this His Airness playing as rookie. ESPN should stop comparing MJ to these 2, he's the GOAT......
His name was called more times in one game than my name was called in my whole life 😭
The man who made us believe humans were born to fly
You're just a dummy believing in fairytales
so natural, poetic, and fluid the way he played.
MJ IS A CHAMP GOING INTO ANY ERA AS A ROOKIE
GODDAMN
Love it! No threes! Imagine if even just 8 of his shots were threes, he'd have been on 57 pts!
It's like a video game with extra codes
😩imagine this monster playing in an era with no hand checking😭😭...how tf do you guard him
It's better that he played in a tougher era. He loved challenge, he loved to showcase his abilities under the hardest conditions. MJ wasn't obsessed with stats. Scoring 60 points against a weaker team meant nothing for him. He would have rather scored 45 against the best defensive teams. If his team was having a huge lead he would rest, giving the bench a chance. He was obsessed with winning, whatever that meant, taking the game in his hands or making room for his team mates. This commitment for the team is something most stars nowadays don't have. That's why MJ is my hero, because he had not only the game, he had the attitude.
The same in his era but more points
Damn, I didn't realize how explosive he was off his first step.
That air time is absolutely surreal. Only person who comes close is Kobe Bryant and even he doesn't stay up in the air as long as Jordan did.
Whenever he palmed the ball and did those double clutches in mid-air....nothing represented Jordan more than those moments.
DAMN.
The GOAT. Some of these highlights are rarely seen. Most people that make MJ highlights always use the same footage from "Come Fly with Me" "Playground", "Airtime", etc.
Bascially, very rarely do people actuall search the orginal footage for never seen highlights.
Jordan is the only rookie in NBA history to lead his team in four statistics. He led the 1984-85 Chicago Bulls in scoring (28.2 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), assists (5.9 apg) and steals (2.4 spg).
He should have won the League MVP.. Let's be honest. Lol
1225tdnelson MVP is only awarded to players on winning teams
Boristos Jaxon Kareem won in 1976. I think the Lakers went 40-42
Drew Filson thank u i never knew this
Back in Oscars days they didn't keep all stat data but him bill Russell and wilt even maybe Jerry west and Elgin Baylor average a triple double
@1:20 is one of the quickest moves off the dribble I've ever seen
accruate effective and efficient offensive plays. A Legend.
Man, i wish we could unleash this beast on todays league. He would tear it up, and ratings would be at an all time high.
i dont think ive seen anyone else with such insane ball control as jordan
how many steps would he take in between dribbles?
the man's amazing.
i love that clip of mj where pip saves the ball from going out of bounds and jordan snatches it with one hand in the air and even moves it around to emphasize the catch, then drills a 25 footer off the glass.
all i can say is amazing
Honestly, I think Kobe could have benefitted from a year or two in college. MJ played three years in college and was a National Champion, Naismith Award Winner, Adolph Rupp Award winner, John Wooden Award winner, USBWA Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and Olympic gold medalist, all before playing his first pro game. When he entered the NBA, he was ready.
If I were Isaiah Thomas I'd be salty and wouldn't admit to MJ being the GOAT either after watching this lol
After seeing his play here, he never deserved to be on Dream Team.
EXACTLY!!!
@sha broussard bird was a beast and the fact that he never gets called the goat is a bit outrageous. He has his case . I can't blame isiah for picking mj , bird was playing better than mj individually in their battles, not by much though
@sha broussard yeah you got a point
@sha broussard Even though Jordan roasted big bird as well, so much so that bird called him god.
That's no rookie! Jordan omg
those moves were a work of art
Not only the 6 games of 40+ points in his rookie year, but Jordan displayed an incredible all-around game from the very beginning. This included games of 34/8 reb/8 ast, 45/7/11, 32/12/8, 35/14/15, 45/8/10, 21/10/10, 49/15/5 (this game), 37/14/5, 27/9/14, 32/11/16, 20/9/10, and 35/8/10 among others. He recorded 10+ boards 12 times that season, and 10+ assists 8 times (and then two more times in the playoffs). Just an amazing rookie season.
so true. he is obviously the only one with all the elements maxing out, including the rare big hands for players in his size.
when he was about to make his first step from a stand-still state, it is impossible to stop him due to the fact that he could put the ball anywhere and then follow the ball with his insane quickness and explosiveness. when you can palm the ball so tight and move it across your head like it is glued into your hand you can do so many thing that most cant.
Wow, his first step is unfuckin real. Wow, just simply amazing.
Great vid, thanks for this upload.
Tyler McGee...your right..lebrons best is just jordans rookie year..that is why no one can compare to Jordan..he is the best,he is the greatest,he is the king of kings,he is the gods of playoffs..so,pls...people..stop comparing lebron to Jordan because he did not even reach the half of Jordan..even kobe..they can't be better than Jordan...just count if how many season Jordan plays..Jordan play for 13 season and achieved all his awards..lebron is already played 13 and not even reach Jordan..kobe played for 19 season before he reach Jordan but by only one category and that is the most points on his career..think about it guys..if Jordan plays until 19 seasons..hahahahhaha..maybe he is the number 1 in points..
was he faster here ? prior foot injury. he is lightning
A player from another planet.
His play at 2:40 sums up the first half of his career. Simply amazing talent.
Quick to accelerate, quick to leap, hangs in the air, jams it home. Jordan is probably the strongest guard the league has seen, he can take a bump in mid air
Simply beautiful basketball. What can you say??? This is some of the most prolific ball of all timeeee....by anyone.
his acceleration....amazing..
2:43 EASILY ONE OF HIS BEST DUNKS EVER.
i love how mj stuck to one team n fought his ass off into superstardom and into the championship and into legendary status unlike some players!
amazing.
how many seemingly very difficult shots he made in this game? as a rookie, even though his moves are less refined as his later years', he still played like a veteran. so poised, so confident.
anyone who's played ball has seen that type of shot Isiah did at 2:26...it's called the "I'm scared my shit's gonna get blocked" shot.
How good can a Rookie be lol he literally embarrassed the Other Team !!! OMG ...Wow! hes the BEst Ever! This is one game as a Rookie .. man!
dont listen to them
from 145k views of this video only 8 dislike it
mike will be not only the best basketball player but also the greatest athlete
Watching Jordan makes me believe in magic!!!!!! So inspiring!!
No player.... including Kobe, Le Bron, Drexler... and many others..., has ever had the style of Michael Jordan in his prime ('84 - '99).
People can argue all day long about whose the best, most effective etc.
But MJ did it with style.
Never seen anything like this, simply amazing and from another world.
Nobody knew yet what they were dealing with. Simply the greatest basketball player ever. It's not an opinion it's a fact.
man he was fAaaaast!!
Allen Iverson speed, Bird clutch, Wilt Chamberlain size hands, Carl Lewis type athleticism, Mike Tyson meanness, and no one matched his will to win. That move at 2:40 is what no other player has been able to do. He covered the length of the floor as quick as LJ without the ball and he's much smaller. With the ball no one was faster down the court.
@mnkhan2020 Don't forget Jordan averaged 28.2 ppg as a rookie and led his team in ppg, rpg, apg, and spg. Jordan as a rookie would be leading the league in scoring if he was in the 2010 NBA Draft class. Career highs for a top 5 player in this decade as a rookie. Truly amazing.
It's actually 2 seconds from about 36-38 feet out to a dunk. Pause it RIGHT when it turns to 2:42 and then it turns 2:44 after he dunks it. Just insane speed and explosiveness.
thats crazy how he knew the pass was coming and he jumped so high he deflected it so they wouldnt get a fast break and gets it back and gets the shot off and the foul...gotta love mj
2:38 is MJ saying "nobody can stop me and I'm going to show you why"
Wow, Jordan took it to Isiah this game. Just abused him. Holy COW @ how fast he moves from 2:42-2:45 for the dunk. No one at his size has ever had his quickness. And he was still growing into his body his rookie year -- he was at his quickest from '88-'90 imo. And look at how fast he gets from halfcourt to a dunk at 3:40-3:42. Wow. Like a streak of lightning.
Its videos like these that makes Jordan untouchable. its not even worth Jordan being compared to others. he is the elite
Lebron could only dream about having a game like this in his rookie season 🤷🏾
15 rebounds and 6 steals are impressive in itself... add the 49 points and you're left speechless.
2:37 This is an incredible Jordan dunk
2:43 Look at this intensity. Old school bball at it's best!
So quick
I am telling you guys that people are dealing with a non-human in the NBA, no one can drive like him in such defence in the 80s... just amazing...
Man I forgot how good MJ was as a rookie. He was a unique player. Kobe is great, but he is a copy of Jordan. MJ created his own style and a whole generation of guys patterned their game after his. Does anyone know how old MJ was when he came to the NBA?
There is a little story behind this game that fired Jordan up. It was the first game after the allstar game in 1985 (Jordan's first game) when some players on the east apparently froze Jordan out. Isiah was supposedly one of those players and Jordan wanted revenge.
Look at the quickness at 2:41 - Jordan is standing at half court - at 2:44 he is dunking the ball. Three seconds from standing at half court to dunking. No one has ever been that explosive.
The NBA was a totally different game back when Jordan played. 90's basketball was the greatest, it was real. LeBron would not be as good as he is now, had he played ball back then. The game has changed.
10 LeBron fans are shook...
Exactly, Jordan was about getting the ball into the basket. He was not trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters. He showed his dribbling abilities when he confounded Larry Bird in that 63 point game with the in between the legs dribble/Ali shuffle.
GREAT VID OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. In his Rookie year.
@mnkhan2020 not only that..MJ always elevated his game against hardest teams and at playoffs..whereas Kobe has had his point records vs weak teams like his 81 point against Raptors. MJ never bothered to perform like that with weak teams. He brought his best with tough teams. MJ GOAT for sure.Although Kobe is great we have to admit that, perhaps the best active player today, but surely not the GOAT
no one can block his jump shots...
2:37 announcers scooting up in their seats, crowd on their feet and saying "Oh shit watch this", camera men battle for a good spot on the floor, 23 to tower ready for takeoff...copy you're clear for takeoff
If only the announcers knew what was to come.
GOAT.....
No one ever talks about Jordan/Woolridge. They avg 51 points a game combined. R.I.P Orlando Woolridge
young mike was so fun too watch whether winning or losing
some big men like hakeem and shaq can palm the ball too, but they dont have the same type of explosiveness mj had. but still if you look at hakeem he obviously benefited by his large hands like mj did.
mj big and strong hands also allow him to do way more moves in the air when he is dunking the ball, which explains why his dunks are way more graceful than say leborn, wade , and kobe.
Thanks for the post, amazing
His first three steps are like LIGHTSPEED !!!!
GOAT
SMH...
"And gets it down off the window.. I think he triple clutch!!" @3:05
And that was routine of him.
Simply the best, better than all the rest.
Michael plays a different game than anyone else ever did.
Plus today’s game is so soft, and that the players are more interested in their brand and spotting up and taking 10-15 three pointers a game.
it is a very different game, very timid and soft.
Michael is the greatest of all time.
Jordan getting that stat line as a rookie against soon-to-be champions? I'd probably put together some Jordan Rules too
wow, that studder step is unreal
2:37 ... here comes "Raging Bull"
Scott Reeve the fastest
I like that RAGING BULL lmao!😂🤣
Ya'll know it was just the shoes right?
This is the "Revenge game"....after the "Freeze out game".