😆 for real though. I'm glad there's some youngins out there willing to put aside there LeBron crush and take a real look at why EVERYONE knows MJ is the GOAT!!
I watched MJ's whole career from college forward. When Jordan and the Bulls played, every bar, every restaurant and practically every home in all 50 states were watching. Even people who knew nothing about basketball. Yup Grandmamas, little kids, and people from all nations around the globe! The world came to a halt when Jordan and the Bulls were doing their thing, LITERALLY! When did that ever happen for Lebron? Jordan WAS MUST SEE TV!!
Hilarious reaction youngster. You have just "witnessed" the GOAT. Freakish athleticism with the fundamentals taught to him by a big-time university Dean. Shaq said it best, "Jordan is a 10 and there's no 9s only 7s and 8s."
Facts, I love to see the younger generation acknowledge who the real goat is! Lebron cool but don’t have shit on jordan! Jordan was fundamentally sound and was freakishly athletic
Jordan was the equivalent of Thanos with all the infinity stones and Thors hammer all rolled into one person... Jordan was a made up character but in real life... I grew up in the era and watching the highlights still has me in awe...Great reaction....
That was what separated MJ from the rest... He was not just physically dominant, he was fundamentally flawless. There's a breakdown out there that analyzes his technique. It's one of he most astonishing thing I've seen... Every move he made was (or didn't) was perfection.
Jordan was effortless (or it appears to be effortless) everything was so smooth and fluid. Kobe copied most of his moves but they never felt effortless. It is like Kobe is 30 frames per second and Jordan is 120/s. That is what made him so amazing to watch
MJ's intelligence in the air, is just fucking terrifying, how composed he is and he knows what he is doing even when falling out of the air, amazing to see
Imo Jordan's aerial abilities are the most jaw dropping part of his game. Never seen hang time like that, never seen in air ball control like that, never seen someone look as athletic and natural while off the ground. You already mentioned his mid air IQ. Also, the strength (and coordination) it would take to absorb so much mid air heavy contact and still dunk or hit shots on the way down is astounding.... I love watching great jumpers block shots, when MJ launched himself straight up to swat a ball out of the sky, it was a thing of beauty.
reminds me of how i felt when the Packers had Farve as a Bears fan. I can only imagine how frustrating it was to watch him play against your team in big games once he was able to get past the Pistons in the playoffs.
@@mikefromnyc4111 Im from UK so my first love is Football(soccer) so I know good footwork when I see it, and it was one of the things about MJ that made sit up and say "shit this guy's unreal"
It's kinda tough to say he was intentionally flashy. So much of what he did was just adjusting to the defense and creating shots the best way possible. Everything he did seemed to have a purpose and was totally instinctual to what the defense was giving him. Shot creation at it's finest.
Yo!!! You blew my mind when you called out the fact that Jordan's game and movement was still visually rusty and slightly clumsy (by his own standards) when he returned from his first retirement. You're the first person I've seen that didn't grow up watching Jordan who was able to notice this. But yes, you are correct. To me it is glaringly obvious to see that he didn't quite have his game back yet, although he did put up some outstanding performances during that stretch.
I appreciate that a young dude like you recognized that MJ as so fundamentally sounds skill-wise. Now guys are dribbling too much and don't have the footwork, ball fakes, etc. He knew how to play the game-- on both ends of the floor.
In his last game with the Bulls game 6 of the 1998 finals.. he scored 45 of the team 87pts.. with an subpar Rodman, Kukoc n a damaged Pippen and still willed them to a title in the close out game.
I have never seen a player to this day change his shot in hang time mid air like MJ had the ability to do, it was insane !. He also had killer instinct for the game, if you watch any Bills full games he stepped up on key moments of the game to dominate with a great defensive play or a clutch shot, he had the same killer instinct and basketball IQ as Larry Bird.
Jordan was smooth, footwork on a 100. Maybe Hakeem was a hair better with footwork but not by much. Jordan was all around just great. His dunks are obviously great but what about that lay package, finshing on 100, and with either hand. Mid range on 101 (if thats possible), post game on 100, ball fakes on 100, mid air adjustments on a level no one is close too. Best passing lane defender ever, Hof level help defense, and a very good iso defender as well. Combine that with a 4.3 forty, a 48 inch vert, and those huge ass mitts and well you got Michael Jeffery Jordan.
@@eazymoneymane7789 They are two of the best, Loved watching Hakeem absolutely mystify and confuse anyone on him. Best footwork by a big man BY FAR. It's only natural a smaller athlete like jordan has better footwork though.
@@punkem733 , not if you're Hakeem, even Jordan said Hakeem is a small forward playing center plus he played soccer, in my opinion it's Hakeem then Jordan 1a and 1aa
Great reaction vid! MJ was/is not of this world! He's the example of what it looks like to be a complete player. So smooth and cat-like with his creativity.... To realize that this 16 minute video is just a small sample of what he did in the game of basketball. G.O.A.T.!!
Always had Jordan as my favorite player but watching all kinds of videos of other great players I almost doubted his GOAT status. Took me 3 minutes into this video to remember the truth.
Look for a video of Jordan's last three season's with the Bulls that's focused entirely on his mid-range game and footwork. It is mind blowing. As his athleticism began to decline in his mid-30s, he reinvented his game to remain completely unguardable and stand alone as still clearly the best player in the world. His technical mastery, efficiency of motion and understanding of the game were out of this world.
When he came back in 95 first full season, I knew he would win ring that year. If I had a lot of money back then, I would have bet it all on Jordan and not lost one minute of sleep.
The combination of athleticism, huge hands, fundamental skill, intelligence and basketball IQ (he doesn't get enough credit in this area because of his other gifts), and instincts made Jordan nearly impossible to guard...and it made him a nightmare on the defensive end, also.
MJ and Kobe were out one night and instead of having a good time, they argued the whole night about who would win 1v1 with both in their prime. MJ: "I would hit you with this move" Kobe: "I'd defend that move like this" MJ: "Then I'd counter with this move" Kobe: "I'd be expecting that counter move" ... It went on and on all night, down to the tiniest detail, until they BOTH agreed, ...Jordan would win because he had bigger hands. That's the level of perfectionist both of them were.
MJ was so smooth, so efficient with his footwork, that one of his names was Black Cat, I say one of because he had 4, Black Cat, Black Jesus, Air Jordan, and early in his career they called him Capt. Marvel. He is so great on so many levels its almost inconceivable.
jordan is as good at basketball, then anyone is as good at anything .. that’s why they say when someone is good at something .. they’re the michael jordan of this or that
Yes he lost a step when he came back he was older but his mid range and footwork was elite! Even his wizard years he still put up allstar and superstar stats at 38 to 40 years old! And as the season went on he was getting better until he got injured! Took a trash team who only won 19 a year before to playoff bound and last place in defense to top 6 smh GOAT!!!! 🐐
Jordan was built completely different. His determination, athleticism, work ethic, and skill was pretty much unmatched. His desire to win at everything he did was outstanding. I'm so glad I got the chance to watch him play a few live games. Watching him play live in stadium was an experience ill never forget.
the 80's was the tallest era in NBA history...but Jordan will make you forget he is 6'4.75" barefoot, he played so much bigger. Jordan usually wouldn't use the dribble to fake you out, he would use his body language. That's why it appears he uses less movement, and wastes nothing...not prone to try and dance on you. He will take it into you and get you to bite one way or the other. Players today don't use the triple threat position like that anymore. They will start the dribble immediately and dance with it.
Great observations, never noticed that... One thing i've noticed is Jordan's method of using double teams to his advantage, especially in the post. He would time his move just as the double was getting there, using their momentum against them, either spinning away from the 2nd defender or between them if they left too much space while approaching, and beating 2 guys instead of 1. He didn't need to pass out of a double team to make them pay.
Did you say he lost something after 10 seconds of his first game back and then sittin' there with your jaw dropped wide open 30 seconds later? LOL Mike always proves the point.
I agree when you say he lost a step after his first retirement. In fact I felt he lost a step after the 1992 Olympics, but it was more apparent after his return from retirement. But what he lost in athleticism he gained in IQ. 96-98 Jordan was using all of his fundamentals and IQ to the point where his game was probably more polished than ever. Reminds me of how Floyd Mayweather adjusted his style as he aged. The mark of an elite athlete is to make the correct adjustments when needed and still dominate. If I were to pick a prime MJ? Probably 1990/1991 season where he had the perfect balance of his 80s athleticism and 90s IQ
Then there was old man, "floor" Jordan on the Wizards when he still scored scored 40 points 8 times and 50 points once ...at age 39 (His opponent that game, David Wesley, had 2pts on 1-11 ).
Dude you got a great reaction. Stick with old school bball stuff and your channel will grow quick. Ultimate Mixtapes and Making the Case are two good ones
Jordan only lost a step or athleticism that half year when he came back. That off season, while he was shooting Space Jam, Warners Brothers built the Jordan Dome on the lot where he scrimmaged and worked out with current NBA players and when he came back that next season his explosiveness was back. He also came back as a master of the mid range game and like other people said, his IQ was higher than everyone else.
Footwork with fundamentals plus basketball IQ, athleticism, mental toughness and a passion for the game. How could you beat that niggah? He is the ultimate measurement of greatness that is why we hear "the next Michael Jordan", "I wanna be like Mike", "Jordan is the G.O.A.T." He is a phenomenal player.
Great to see you react to this masterpiece of a mixtape. Also, greater to see your analysis of the details of MJ's game. But, I disagree with your assertion that Bron' is as athletic as MJ...he's not even close. The only person I would have you check out and compare his athleticism and creativity to MJ's is Vince Carter. And notice I ONLY said athleticism and creativity... Vince's game didn't have all the other superb parts that MJ's did. Check out Vince's top 50 plays and make you own mind up.
This is why I say fans now don't understand why jordan was on a different level than james. He did moves james couldn't even do on his best day. Period.
Even on just pure athleticism, Jordan has the edge on Lebron. MJ ran a 4.38 40 and had a 48" vert, he ran faster than Lebron and jumped higher than Lebron.
After his first retirement his body changed. Yes he lost some athleticism but he got smarter and fine tuned his skills in spacing, positioning and footwork to be just as effective on the court. Still leading the league in scoring, still making first team all defenses, still winning MVP's all while winning 72 games and Championships with a whole new style of play. And to me, that's more impressive rather than relying simply on his athleticism to still dominate. 💪🏾
I guarantee you that if Michael Jordan was younger and played nowadays the NBA would be a whole lot different. I'll always say until the day I die, that Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
Jordan honed his athleticism with skill by maniacal work ethic. 1st in last to leave. Love footwork? Hakeem the Dream & Kevin ‘man of 1000 moves’ Mchale have legendary footwork.
@MIKEFROMNYC You're absolutely right young fella. MJ had indeed lost a step (athletically) during his 2nd tenure. In fact, those of us who were old enough to have witnessed his career from the beginning, began to notice the decline during the '93 season. But as you stated, he was just SO FAR AHEAD of the crowd, that it really didn't even matter. Because during his comeback season ('95) and those 2nd 3-peat seasons, he'd TOTALLY refined his game to the point, where he became a precise, methodical, tactician, who didn't need his past, surreal athleticism to obliterate defenders/defenses. And as you so astutely pointed out, there was no wasted movement. And with aid of the Triangle Offense, it allowed him to carve up defenses with geometric precision. NOTE: 2nd 3-peat MJ is who Kobe (RIP) modeled his game after. Because he knew he could NEVER duplicate prime MJ, due to him never having that kinda' freakish athleticism.
There's a reason the unspoken rule back then among players was you NEVER talked smack to Jordan or even gave him a reason to be extra motivated. He'd drop 60 on the guy who dared to do it...every time and anytime he wanted.
Love ya work bro. Yer he moved so fluently. He's so agile and his ability to make his body do exactly what he wanted when he wanted perfectly and his reaction time is unmatched.. he makes basketball look effortless. He's makes basketball look like art I believe. Shout out from Australia bro
He had that baseball body in his 95 return after 1.75 years away. He got back to an elite athlete for a 32/33 year old in 96 IMO. I think he was still elite athlete for all his 30's relative to the rest of the league in history. Look at VC in his 30s, Kobe in his 30s, Bron, etc.
Yes he could Dunk on anyone and everyone even after he came back from baesball at Will! He had freakish strength too that made people crumble as he Posterized them! Len Bias would have been his rival had he lived but he lacked some of Michaels funamentals ( ball handling, passing) Michael was the most complete player ever.
@@jhay2004 Agreed! But one thing people forget about Len is he was Super Hungry to improve like Mike!! He needed more better handles and ballhandling skills for a forward also better passing development. All NBA future computer simulations have Len averaging 35 pts, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals per game for his career. But those are Video games. Lol
He never lost a step, the whole time he wore 45, he was out of BB shape. He came back in March of 95, and he never got into BB shape until the off season, into 1996 when he led them to 72 wins. In 1998 his last bulls year he did lose a step as a 35 year old.
It was noticeable to me. His endurance capacity was visibly different. Especially by 98, his wind was not there. He did have a lot carrying the team to do in 98 though. But man, 80's Jordan had a motor that defies athletic reason.
@@bwink23 80's jordan was a different animal athletically. It's what being in your 20's will do though. He just became a better BB player in the 90's with age.
He lost a step because he just came back from baseball, different body shape /routine, but after that still unstoppable, he played smarter with as he aged.
Yeah he Was f'n the Pistons up even while they were f'n him up in every physical, dirty way, yet he was fearless and still had numerous 50+ games against them.
They knew he was coming! He exceeded all expectation he settle for little to no pay when he signed with the bulls. They knew he was coming and he had goat status in 84. ask me how and why. They tried to stop him but he over came and conquered!
There's your LeBron comparison at 12:11. Dunked over Zoe Mourning at 6' 10"/265 lbs. Two inches taller than LeBron and just as heavy (with more muscle!). Jordan would have done the same thing over and over to Bron. Not big enough? I saw dunks over Minute Bol (7' 7"), Ewing (7'), Ostertag (7' 2"), Mutombo (7' 2") and SO many more. He'd average 40 a game today. Oh, and a 48" vertical (tied for highest in NBA history)! LeBron, maybe we'll give you third all-time after Air and Mamba...
MJ had no weaknesses. His 3pt shot was avg but that's the worst you could say about him. He worked his ass off to get his game to that point. That's all hard work plus his never ending desire to prove himself. Even when he was the best he still thought he had something to prove
Mj is the most espectacular player that I ever seen whe he jump nobody knows what he going to do when lebron jump you know because he dunk strong but he don’t have the skill and movement that Michael have in the air to avoid the block or the defender he was crazy the most amazing player the nba ever has that why kobe love Jordan and play like him
jordan 45 was a sad time .. people forget.. everyone was like this isn’t jordan .. we all thought it was over .. then the next year he comes back and they got 72-10 he’s league mvp and he’s completely unstoppable.. he was a damn super hero
Didn't he miss his first dunk when he was all alone down court and the stadium almost went silent and the commentators didn't know quite what to do in that moment. He got some momentum going by the end of the season but it didn't feel like him. Showed everyone he was really back in the next season.
This highlight reel is actually longer. Shows why he left the game because of the murder of his dad. Them playing a little baseball for the White Sox before making a comeback to basketball and doing another 3 beat. In glad I was able to actually see the jordan era first hand. Nobody have I ever seen that's even come close. The closest I believe was Kobe though.
Jordan in the 80s and 90s. Early 2000s was an nba defensive player's worst nightmare. He was dunking on multi defensive players. He was no joke. Nba back then, you got punishment, and you dished out punishment. There wasn't this foul acting. Or whining to a referee. The nba now is a powder puff version. Players act like their getting murdered if a defensive player so much as touch them. Fans now don't understand what the nba was really like back then. Today, to many premadonna players are out for months with superficial injuries or even maded up ones. This is why I don't watch nba now. It's become to tamed or the fun watching it is gone.😔
I'm not sure how to suggest vids to react to. But I would like to see your reaction to these 3 MJ vids. The layups thought multiple defenders and through contact are just bonkers Michael jordan: RISE Michael: REIGN Michael Jordan: DEFYING GRAVITY. Enjoy
The nicks game, was his first game back, came back mid season. Youll see his game play improve. Going from baseball to basketball, whole different set of muscles being used.
I ❤your your respect for the goat 🐐. You really hit it on the nail, with your commentary at the end. Here's a Jordan game fact; when he waved his finger after dunking on , darn I forget his name, Jordan got fined for that. Anyways love air Jordan
Jordan played in a time of defensive bangers …Lebron gets flicked its a foul….give me Magic - point Jordan - 2 guard Bird - small forward Wilt - Center and Tim Duncan - power forward in their prime… I’ll put them up against any 5 you got…power forward was the toughest Karl Malone or Charles Barclay are right there… Mad respect for Kobe but at his position it’s not even close for me …Jordan…
You asked how did he not duck that? Well Jordan had a 48 inch verticle jump.. nobody can jump higher then him or hang in the air then him this is why he got the nickname Air Jordan. Because of that verticle jump he was even dunking on 7 footers.. nobody can do a thing about him when he goes for that dunk because you're not reaching the ball in his hand he gonna hoover over you.
I notice the young guys these days call everyone that falls for a faint stupid. Now guys would rather just stand there like a cone over risking getting faked/crossed. Like in white men can jump with westley snipes. You'd rather look good and lose, over look bad and win. Back then guys would rather try and have the possibility of getting embarrassed if it gave them a better chance to win.
Any athlete basketball or otherwise should study MJ's footwork. Absolutely no wasted movements. His fundamentals allowed for maximum effort & strength. EASILY the most fundamentally sound basketball player of all time. The only other athlete with "comparable" footwork was Roger Federer in tennis. That's it.
Watch ''Michael Jordan - Air Jordan (Greatest Jordan Video on RUclips)'' its a great documentary, GREAT, And also from Joe Vincent - ''Michael Jordan - The Greatest Ever'' both made very good, thE best videos on MJ
Jordan is the GOAT! THE KING OF KINGS!!!!! THE ONE AND ONLY GOAT!!!!!!!!! THE BLACK JESUS! THE BLACK CAT! RESPECT THE LEGEND FOOLS!!!!!!
😆 for real though. I'm glad there's some youngins out there willing to put aside there LeBron crush and take a real look at why EVERYONE knows MJ is the GOAT!!
I watched MJ's whole career from college forward. When Jordan and the Bulls played, every bar, every restaurant and practically every home in all 50 states were watching. Even people who knew nothing about basketball. Yup Grandmamas, little kids, and people from all nations around the globe! The world came to a halt when Jordan and the Bulls were doing their thing, LITERALLY! When did that ever happen for Lebron? Jordan WAS MUST SEE TV!!
Hilarious reaction youngster. You have just "witnessed" the GOAT. Freakish athleticism with the fundamentals taught to him by a big-time university Dean. Shaq said it best, "Jordan is a 10 and there's no 9s only 7s and 8s."
Appreciate the love
Facts, I love to see the younger generation acknowledge who the real goat is! Lebron cool but don’t have shit on jordan! Jordan was fundamentally sound and was freakishly athletic
MJ was dunking and posterizing the ENTIRE TEAM. He was Feared by his greatness. He was totally unguardable
Jordan was on a cosmic level.
Kobe said it himself, "there was no waisted space, every move was precise and technically sound with Michael". 🐐💪🏾💯
Jordan was the equivalent of Thanos with all the infinity stones and Thors hammer all rolled into one person... Jordan was a made up character but in real life... I grew up in the era and watching the highlights still has me in awe...Great reaction....
That was what separated MJ from the rest... He was not just physically dominant, he was fundamentally flawless. There's a breakdown out there that analyzes his technique. It's one of he most astonishing thing I've seen... Every move he made was (or didn't) was perfection.
Jordan was effortless (or it appears to be effortless) everything was so smooth and fluid. Kobe copied most of his moves but they never felt effortless. It is like Kobe is 30 frames per second and Jordan is 120/s. That is what made him so amazing to watch
MJ's intelligence in the air, is just fucking terrifying, how composed he is and he knows what he is doing even when falling out of the air, amazing to see
Imo Jordan's aerial abilities are the most jaw dropping part of his game. Never seen hang time like that, never seen in air ball control like that, never seen someone look as athletic and natural while off the ground. You already mentioned his mid air IQ. Also, the strength (and coordination) it would take to absorb so much mid air heavy contact and still dunk or hit shots on the way down is astounding.... I love watching great jumpers block shots, when MJ launched himself straight up to swat a ball out of the sky, it was a thing of beauty.
You said it. Technical mastery, no wasted motions, elitest footwork, coupled with greatest level of athleticism, will, hands, and midrange.
As a Pistons fan I can't tell you how many times I said "c'mon man! You gotta be kidding me with this shit! FOUL HIM, FOUL HIM!!!"
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reminds me of how i felt when the Packers had Farve as a Bears fan. I can only imagine how frustrating it was to watch him play against your team in big games once he was able to get past the Pistons in the playoffs.
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Love the reaction, this mixtape is just filthy. MJ is what drew me into basket ball in the first place, his footwork is jedi shit
jedi shit is a perfect description
@@mikefromnyc4111 Im from UK so my first love is Football(soccer) so I know good footwork when I see it, and it was one of the things about MJ that made sit up and say "shit this guy's unreal"
Yeah he was flashy and crazy athletic but he was the most fundamentally sound player ever that's what a lot of people miss.
crazy combination
It's kinda tough to say he was intentionally flashy. So much of what he did was just adjusting to the defense and creating shots the best way possible. Everything he did seemed to have a purpose and was totally instinctual to what the defense was giving him. Shot creation at it's finest.
@@bwink23 true story
@@bwink23 gotta point there
Thank you for pointing out the footwork. MJ's footwork is the best I've seen from a guard. Decisive, efficient, minimal wasted movement.
Yo!!! You blew my mind when you called out the fact that Jordan's game and movement was still visually rusty and slightly clumsy (by his own standards) when he returned from his first retirement. You're the first person I've seen that didn't grow up watching Jordan who was able to notice this. But yes, you are correct. To me it is glaringly obvious to see that he didn't quite have his game back yet, although he did put up some outstanding performances during that stretch.
I appreciate that a young dude like you recognized that MJ as so fundamentally sounds skill-wise. Now guys are dribbling too much and don't have the footwork, ball fakes, etc. He knew how to play the game-- on both ends of the floor.
In his last game with the Bulls game 6 of the 1998 finals.. he scored 45 of the team 87pts.. with an subpar Rodman, Kukoc n a damaged Pippen and still willed them to a title in the close out game.
Legendary
MJ was about 100 years ahead of his time.
yeah they still haven't caught up
I have never seen a player to this day change his shot in hang time mid air like MJ had the ability to do, it was insane !. He also had killer instinct for the game, if you watch any Bills full games he stepped up on key moments of the game to dominate with a great defensive play or a clutch shot, he had the same killer instinct and basketball IQ as Larry Bird.
Jordan was smooth, footwork on a 100. Maybe Hakeem was a hair better with footwork but not by much. Jordan was all around just great. His dunks are obviously great but what about that lay package, finshing on 100, and with either hand. Mid range on 101 (if thats possible), post game on 100, ball fakes on 100, mid air adjustments on a level no one is close too. Best passing lane defender ever, Hof level help defense, and a very good iso defender as well. Combine that with a 4.3 forty, a 48 inch vert, and those huge ass mitts and well you got Michael Jeffery Jordan.
There is a vid about his footwork, no one came close.
Maybe on posting
@@punkem733 , nah Hakeem and Jordan are 2 of the best, Hakeem has a camp that taught Kobe lebron and others post up and footwork
@@eazymoneymane7789 They are two of the best, Loved watching Hakeem absolutely mystify and confuse anyone on him. Best footwork by a big man BY FAR. It's only natural a smaller athlete like jordan has better footwork though.
@@punkem733 , not if you're Hakeem, even Jordan said Hakeem is a small forward playing center plus he played soccer, in my opinion it's Hakeem then Jordan 1a and 1aa
Great reaction vid! MJ was/is not of this world! He's the example of what it looks like to be a complete player. So smooth and cat-like with his creativity.... To realize that this 16 minute video is just a small sample of what he did in the game of basketball. G.O.A.T.!!
Well said!
Always had Jordan as my favorite player but watching all kinds of videos of other great players I almost doubted his GOAT status. Took me 3 minutes into this video to remember the truth.
yeah it doesn't take long
Look for a video of Jordan's last three season's with the Bulls that's focused entirely on his mid-range game and footwork. It is mind blowing. As his athleticism began to decline in his mid-30s, he reinvented his game to remain completely unguardable and stand alone as still clearly the best player in the world. His technical mastery, efficiency of motion and understanding of the game were out of this world.
10:34 your right, just like what kobe tell about jordan his move has no wasted motion and very surgical
Good reaction, agreed with most everything but no way is Bron as athletic as MJ, Bron cant even do 25% of the things you saw on this vid.
This is the best mix of Jordan.
When he came back in 95 first full season, I knew he would win ring that year. If I had a lot of money back then, I would have bet it all on Jordan and not lost one minute of sleep.
When they acquired Rodman I knew it was over
The combination of athleticism, huge hands, fundamental skill, intelligence and basketball IQ (he doesn't get enough credit in this area because of his other gifts), and instincts made Jordan nearly impossible to guard...and it made him a nightmare on the defensive end, also.
MJ and Kobe were out one night and instead of having a good time, they argued the whole night about who would win 1v1 with both in their prime.
MJ: "I would hit you with this move"
Kobe: "I'd defend that move like this"
MJ: "Then I'd counter with this move"
Kobe: "I'd be expecting that counter move"
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It went on and on all night, down to the tiniest detail, until they BOTH agreed, ...Jordan would win because he had bigger hands. That's the level of perfectionist both of them were.
2 peas right there
MJ was so smooth, so efficient with his footwork, that one of his names was Black Cat, I say one of because he had 4, Black Cat, Black Jesus, Air Jordan, and early in his career they called him Capt. Marvel. He is so great on so many levels its almost inconceivable.
They called him money too
jordan is as good at basketball, then anyone is as good at anything
.. that’s why they say when someone is good at something .. they’re the michael
jordan of this or that
Like when people say, "Lebron is the best ever! He's pretty much the Michael Jordan of basketball."
I’ve watched everyone of these and you are the first person to catch the behind the back that put two jokers out of bounds against Milwaukee
Yes he lost a step when he came back he was older but his mid range and footwork was elite! Even his wizard years he still put up allstar and superstar stats at 38 to 40 years old! And as the season went on he was getting better until he got injured! Took a trash team who only won 19 a year before to playoff bound and last place in defense to top 6 smh GOAT!!!! 🐐
What he lost in athleticism he gained back in basketball IQ and just being more savvy....truly great athletes adapt to age and obstacles.
Jordan was built completely different. His determination, athleticism, work ethic, and skill was pretty much unmatched. His desire to win at everything he did was outstanding. I'm so glad I got the chance to watch him play a few live games. Watching him play live in stadium was an experience ill never forget.
the 80's was the tallest era in NBA history...but Jordan will make you forget he is 6'4.75" barefoot, he played so much bigger. Jordan usually wouldn't use the dribble to fake you out, he would use his body language. That's why it appears he uses less movement, and wastes nothing...not prone to try and dance on you. He will take it into you and get you to bite one way or the other. Players today don't use the triple threat position like that anymore. They will start the dribble immediately and dance with it.
good point
Great observations, never noticed that... One thing i've noticed is Jordan's method of using double teams to his advantage, especially in the post. He would time his move just as the double was getting there, using their momentum against them, either spinning away from the 2nd defender or between them if they left too much space while approaching, and beating 2 guys instead of 1. He didn't need to pass out of a double team to make them pay.
Did you say he lost something after 10 seconds of his first game back and then sittin' there with your jaw dropped wide open 30 seconds later? LOL Mike always proves the point.
Still super impressive just lost step athletically
And that was the old Jordan. 🔥🔥🔥
I agree when you say he lost a step after his first retirement. In fact I felt he lost a step after the 1992 Olympics, but it was more apparent after his return from retirement. But what he lost in athleticism he gained in IQ. 96-98 Jordan was using all of his fundamentals and IQ to the point where his game was probably more polished than ever. Reminds me of how Floyd Mayweather adjusted his style as he aged. The mark of an elite athlete is to make the correct adjustments when needed and still dominate. If I were to pick a prime MJ? Probably 1990/1991 season where he had the perfect balance of his 80s athleticism and 90s IQ
great incite right there
@@mikefromnyc4111 insight* :)
We aren’t inciting anyone to praise him :)
Then there was old man, "floor" Jordan on the Wizards when he still scored scored 40 points 8 times and 50 points once ...at age 39 (His opponent that game, David Wesley, had 2pts on 1-11 ).
as you can see, when he returned the first time he had his shot move changed so it looked more smooth and nicer.
Nah he didn't lose a step just got smarter
Dude you got a great reaction. Stick with old school bball stuff and your channel will grow quick. Ultimate Mixtapes and Making the Case are two good ones
Appreciate the comment
Jordan only lost a step or athleticism that half year when he came back. That off season, while he was shooting Space Jam, Warners Brothers built the Jordan Dome on the lot where he scrimmaged and worked out with current NBA players and when he came back that next season his explosiveness was back. He also came back as a master of the mid range game and like other people said, his IQ was higher than everyone else.
fair
Footwork with fundamentals plus basketball IQ, athleticism, mental toughness and a passion for the game. How could you beat that niggah? He is the ultimate measurement of greatness that is why we hear "the next Michael Jordan", "I wanna be like Mike", "Jordan is the G.O.A.T."
He is a phenomenal player.
Great to see you react to this masterpiece of a mixtape. Also, greater to see your analysis of the details of MJ's game. But, I disagree with your assertion that Bron' is as athletic as MJ...he's not even close. The only person I would have you check out and compare his athleticism and creativity to MJ's is Vince Carter. And notice I ONLY said athleticism and creativity... Vince's game didn't have all the other superb parts that MJ's did. Check out Vince's top 50 plays and make you own mind up.
got you
This is why I say fans now don't understand why jordan was on a different level than james. He did moves james couldn't even do on his best day. Period.
Even on just pure athleticism, Jordan has the edge on Lebron.
MJ ran a 4.38 40 and had a 48" vert, he ran faster than Lebron and jumped higher than Lebron.
....and better midrange and better D and better clutch and better free throws and better.....
After his first retirement his body changed. Yes he lost some athleticism but he got smarter and fine tuned his skills in spacing, positioning and footwork to be just as effective on the court. Still leading the league in scoring, still making first team all defenses, still winning MVP's all while winning 72 games and Championships with a whole new style of play. And to me, that's more impressive rather than relying simply on his athleticism to still dominate. 💪🏾
I guarantee you that if Michael Jordan was younger and played nowadays the NBA would be a whole lot different. I'll always say until the day I die, that Michael Jordan is the GOAT.
Jordan honed his athleticism with skill by maniacal work ethic. 1st in last to leave.
Love footwork? Hakeem the Dream & Kevin ‘man of 1000 moves’ Mchale have legendary footwork.
Yeah one of my favorites for sure
Hakeem the dream and Jordan
Only Kobe came close to the footwork, but he got the big palm size, and 48” vertical, and fearless.
Kobe was also fearless surely but yeah
@MIKEFROMNYC
You're absolutely right young fella.
MJ had indeed lost a step (athletically) during his 2nd tenure. In fact, those of us who were old enough to have witnessed his career from the beginning, began to notice the decline during the '93 season.
But as you stated, he was just SO FAR AHEAD of the crowd, that it really didn't even matter.
Because during his comeback season ('95) and those 2nd 3-peat seasons, he'd TOTALLY refined his game to the point, where he became a precise, methodical, tactician, who didn't need his past, surreal athleticism to obliterate defenders/defenses.
And as you so astutely pointed out, there was no wasted movement. And with aid of the Triangle Offense, it allowed him to carve up defenses with geometric precision.
NOTE: 2nd 3-peat MJ is who Kobe (RIP) modeled his game after. Because he knew he could NEVER duplicate prime MJ, due to him never having that kinda' freakish athleticism.
There's a reason the unspoken rule back then among players was you NEVER talked smack to Jordan or even gave him a reason to be extra motivated. He'd drop 60 on the guy who dared to do it...every time and anytime he wanted.
Love ya work bro. Yer he moved so fluently. He's so agile and his ability to make his body do exactly what he wanted when he wanted perfectly and his reaction time is unmatched.. he makes basketball look effortless. He's makes basketball look like art I believe. Shout out from Australia bro
shout out to Australia for sure appreciate the love
MJ23 is the real ultimate GOAT 💯
He had that baseball body in his 95 return after 1.75 years away. He got back to an elite athlete for a 32/33 year old in 96 IMO. I think he was still elite athlete for all his 30's relative to the rest of the league in history. Look at VC in his 30s, Kobe in his 30s, Bron, etc.
When he switched back to 23 n 3peated he was 33, 34 n 35yrs old.
Yes he could Dunk on anyone and everyone even after he came back from baesball at Will! He had freakish strength too that made people crumble as he Posterized them! Len Bias would have been his rival had he lived but he lacked some of Michaels funamentals ( ball handling, passing) Michael was the most complete player ever.
Mike was better than Lenny. They went at it in college and Jordan outshined him even then . But Bias had serious game what a shame
@@jhay2004 Agreed! But one thing people forget about Len is he was Super Hungry to improve like Mike!! He needed more better handles and ballhandling skills for a forward also better passing development. All NBA future computer simulations have Len averaging 35 pts, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals per game for his career. But those are Video games. Lol
He never lost a step, the whole time he wore 45, he was out of BB shape. He came back in March of 95, and he never got into BB shape until the off season, into 1996 when he led them to 72 wins. In 1998 his last bulls year he did lose a step as a 35 year old.
possibly that maybe be fair
It was noticeable to me. His endurance capacity was visibly different. Especially by 98, his wind was not there. He did have a lot carrying the team to do in 98 though. But man, 80's Jordan had a motor that defies athletic reason.
@@bwink23 agreed
@@bwink23 80's jordan was a different animal athletically. It's what being in your 20's will do though. He just became a better BB player in the 90's with age.
He lost a step because he just came back from baseball, different body shape /routine, but after that still unstoppable, he played smarter with as he aged.
agreed I just felt like I needed to point it out
Yeah he Was f'n the Pistons up even while they were f'n him up in every physical, dirty way, yet he was fearless and still had numerous 50+ games against them.
They knew he was coming! He exceeded all expectation he settle for little to no pay when he signed with the bulls. They knew he was coming and he had goat status in 84. ask me how and why. They tried to stop him but he over came and conquered!
There's your LeBron comparison at 12:11. Dunked over Zoe Mourning at 6' 10"/265 lbs. Two inches taller than LeBron and just as heavy (with more muscle!). Jordan would have done the same thing over and over to Bron. Not big enough? I saw dunks over Minute Bol (7' 7"), Ewing (7'), Ostertag (7' 2"), Mutombo (7' 2") and SO many more. He'd average 40 a game today. Oh, and a 48" vertical (tied for highest in NBA history)! LeBron, maybe we'll give you third all-time after Air and Mamba...
average 55
You just nailed, cause nobody mention the Mamba who was way better than LeQueen.
You just nailed, cause nobody mention the Mamba who was way better than LeQueen.
MJ had no weaknesses. His 3pt shot was avg but that's the worst you could say about him. He worked his ass off to get his game to that point. That's all hard work plus his never ending desire to prove himself. Even when he was the best he still thought he had something to prove
Mj is the most espectacular player that I ever seen whe he jump nobody knows what he going to do when lebron jump you know because he dunk strong but he don’t have the skill and movement that Michael have in the air to avoid the block or the defender he was crazy the most amazing player the nba ever has that why kobe love Jordan and play like him
I've seen MJ miss a dunk he was playing New York that shit was amazing too, to see and witness him miss that shit, that was crazy.
Good ol'days
jordan 45 was a sad time .. people forget.. everyone was like this isn’t jordan .. we all thought it was over .. then the next year he comes back and they got 72-10 he’s league mvp and he’s completely unstoppable.. he was a damn super hero
legend
Didn't he miss his first dunk when he was all alone down court and the stadium almost went silent and the commentators didn't know quite what to do in that moment. He got some momentum going by the end of the season but it didn't feel like him. Showed everyone he was really back in the next season.
The greatest who ever play in 🏀🐐
Greeting from Europe
he would outsmart guys by using little tricks
This highlight reel is actually longer. Shows why he left the game because of the murder of his dad. Them playing a little baseball for the White Sox before making a comeback to basketball and doing another 3 beat. In glad I was able to actually see the jordan era first hand. Nobody have I ever seen that's even come close. The closest I believe was Kobe though.
Rumor said that Lebron saw this video and falls in a deep depression, realizing that him isn’t the GOAT 🐐. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
lol hopefully not😬😬
Jordan in the 80s and 90s. Early 2000s was an nba defensive player's worst nightmare. He was dunking on multi defensive players. He was no joke. Nba back then, you got punishment, and you dished out punishment. There wasn't this foul acting. Or whining to a referee. The nba now is a powder puff version. Players act like their getting murdered if a defensive player so much as touch them. Fans now don't understand what the nba was really like back then. Today, to many premadonna players are out for months with superficial injuries or even maded up ones. This is why I don't watch nba now. It's become to tamed or the fun watching it is gone.😔
“crispy” 😂. that’s pretty good bro. kenny smith said it. he was the first super athlete that took it technical with fundamentals. no wasted movement.
Impeccable footwork im glad you notice that
Jordan was and is the cheat code!
Black Jesus....the GOAT of GOATS.
He played like this every game
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My favourite superhero!!!!!!!!😊
I'm not sure how to suggest vids to react to. But I would like to see your reaction to these 3 MJ vids. The layups thought multiple defenders and through contact are just bonkers
Michael jordan: RISE
Michael: REIGN
Michael Jordan: DEFYING GRAVITY.
Enjoy
Yup u get it bro. It wasn’t just dunks MJs fundamentals was crazy. Complete player
Jordan is GOAT in sports.
The nicks game, was his first game back, came back mid season. Youll see his game play improve. Going from baseball to basketball, whole different set of muscles being used.
He was making legends look silly..Will never be another Mj.Stop the debate.
You should look up that Petrovic dude. He did drop 40 on Jordan. He died early in his NBA career due to a car accident. So many don't know about him.
I ❤your your respect for the goat 🐐. You really hit it on the nail, with your commentary at the end. Here's a Jordan game fact; when he waved his finger after dunking on , darn I forget his name, Jordan got fined for that. Anyways love air Jordan
Players feared and tell stories about Jordan. No one fears or tell stories about
Lebron.
Other players have 'highlights', this is just normal Jordan.
MJALLDAY 😝
GOAT
You young bloods don't realize why we laugh at yall on the court🤣😂🤣😂...yall could have le-bron lmao
Jordan played in a time of defensive bangers …Lebron gets flicked its a foul….give me Magic - point Jordan - 2 guard Bird - small forward Wilt - Center and Tim Duncan - power forward in their prime… I’ll put them up against any 5 you got…power forward was the toughest Karl Malone or Charles Barclay are right there…
Mad respect for Kobe but at his position it’s not even close for me …Jordan…
You see why MJ is the GOAT????
yes I do lol
You asked how did he not duck that? Well Jordan had a 48 inch verticle jump.. nobody can jump higher then him or hang in the air then him this is why he got the nickname Air Jordan. Because of that verticle jump he was even dunking on 7 footers.. nobody can do a thing about him when he goes for that dunk because you're not reaching the ball in his hand he gonna hoover over you.
great mixtape. havent seen some baskets before.
I notice the young guys these days call everyone that falls for a faint stupid. Now guys would rather just stand there like a cone over risking getting faked/crossed. Like in white men can jump with westley snipes. You'd rather look good and lose, over look bad and win. Back then guys would rather try and have the possibility of getting embarrassed if it gave them a better chance to win.
Crispy 🐐
hope thats a play on my words😂
@@mikefromnyc4111 Correct sir.
Very intelligent reaction.
Nobody ever talk about jordan lead college squad did to a bunch of nba allstars 8 times in a row
Any athlete basketball or otherwise should study MJ's footwork. Absolutely no wasted movements. His fundamentals allowed for maximum effort & strength. EASILY the most fundamentally sound basketball player of all time. The only other athlete with "comparable" footwork was Roger Federer in tennis. That's it.
Bruhh when he came back, he didn’t lose a step. He was in baseball shape.
Call it what you want he wasn’t as good
Jordan was able to adjust his game as he got older...
Watch ''Michael Jordan - Air Jordan (Greatest Jordan Video on RUclips)'' its a great documentary, GREAT, And also from Joe Vincent - ''Michael Jordan - The Greatest Ever'' both made very good, thE best videos on MJ