Best shot-blocking SG of all-time (0.9 per game), and 2nd most steals per game average among shooting guards and 4th among all players (2.35). And since you brought it up, yes, he was absolutely an underrated passer. At the SG position, he is 6th all-time in assists per game (5.4). In fact, he's one of just nine shooting guards all-time to average over 5 assists.
Nine steals,in less than three quarters,against the prime Boston Celtics in the tough and physical 80's era. Michael Jordan is totally heads above all other,all time NBA basketball superstars.
Mike loved blocking shots coming from behind. He perfected that to a level, where as an opponent you always had to look out for where he was on the court. He was dangerous and just the fact that others had that in their mind was sometimes enough. And he was quick, in his mind, with his feet and with his hands.
I believe there is a video where someone was reacting to MJ's defense and noticed how MJ stood in a spot where he guard not 1 not 2 not 3 but 4 players of the opposite team in the passing lane.. it really shows his defense IQ and how scary the man is to be able to guard 4 people at once in thier passing lanes. It's not even only that While the man with the ball had space to take a shot MJ was still standing in a spot where if the man decided to take it to the hoop himself MJ will end up guarding him too and its just plain stupid to get close to MJ as a defender because he was such an elite level defender that he puts everyone on lock down. The only person MJ struggled to defend was only Magic Johnson. As Magic Johnson kinda perfected at drawing fouls to himself Scottie Pippen on the other hand perfected defending someone without fouling them so Magic Johnson got MJ in foul trouble and they swapped to Pippen to defend Magic Johnson and that worked out beautifully.
Pippen makes more sense too. Mike could do an admirable job at times guarding larger players but depending on their skill level he was just to small at times. Magic was play his side or back and not so much face up
Oh, I forgot, on Ewing. Pat once said, that Mike was talking trash to him for decades and it still hasn't stopped. "If I would call him now, he would at first tell me, that I never beat him when it counted." (laughing).
If he wasn't averaging 30+ points a game he could of won 4-5 defensive player of the year awards. If he only had to put up 20 points he would of easily had 8-9 seasons where he averaged a triple double along with 3+ steals per game and 1.5 blocks.
Michael Jordan was a student of the game. He studied his opponent's tendencies by watching game film. That's why he was such an elite defensive player. He would shut down the opponent's best player, no matter who. He shut down Dominique Wilkins whenever the Bulls played the Hawks
Something kids don't know today Jordan was as good on defense as he wanted to be (He was Defensive Player of the Year in '88) (LeBron never was.). His thing was he had to focus on playing offense, with Pippen, Ron Harper, Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman, who were mostly defensive players, behind him.
What you have seen now is little greatness of Jordan,...their is so much more spectacular when Jordan plays in the court..lucky are we have seen Jordan plays in the year of 1990's ...
You must be talking about that useless team he but he still managed to hold his own they shut down his team but still none could stop mj not even the pistons they won but still couldn't stop mj from scoring.
Jordan couldn't defend 6 foot point guards like Allen Iverson, Isaiah Thomas, Gary Payton,... they had to take him off Magic and put Pippen on him he was getting straight destroyed 😂😅😅 LeBron James guards 1 through 5 who are paying for these trash promotional Jordan videos???
Its better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Btw. Lebron lost to jj barea, 😂😂😂. Pippen didnt guard the backcourt often and surely rarely against 6 ft 4 or less. So stop lying
I dont understand why you had to mention Bron's name in this conversation.I kinda feel embarressed for you.Stop hating and try to understand what people have witnessed and that you are at an a disadvantage for not having the priviledge to experienced the journey fron then to now
I can watch Jordan highlights all day!
Best shot-blocking SG of all-time (0.9 per game), and 2nd most steals per game average among shooting guards and 4th among all players (2.35). And since you brought it up, yes, he was absolutely an underrated passer. At the SG position, he is 6th all-time in assists per game (5.4). In fact, he's one of just nine shooting guards all-time to average over 5 assists.
No body plays defense like that today.Mj Complete player.💥
Really was a monster
Yes...the best & most complete player ever.The Goat.
MY🥰 MY GOAT 是全能的💯💯⭐️
Well said omnipotent! I like that😂
Nine steals,in less than three quarters,against the prime Boston Celtics in the tough and physical 80's era. Michael Jordan is totally heads above all other,all time NBA basketball superstars.
Mike loved blocking shots coming from behind. He perfected that to a level, where as an opponent you always had to look out for where he was on the court. He was dangerous and just the fact that others had that in their mind was sometimes enough. And he was quick, in his mind, with his feet and with his hands.
Micheal Jordan could do it all I'm so glad that Kobe learned from Michael Jordan
Pat Ewing always got surprised by mj block from behind😂😂
Poor patty
Right on my man. I knew you would appreciate that. Thanks for the shout out..
I believe there is a video where someone was reacting to MJ's defense and noticed how MJ stood in a spot where he guard not 1 not 2 not 3 but 4 players of the opposite team in the passing lane.. it really shows his defense IQ and how scary the man is to be able to guard 4 people at once in thier passing lanes. It's not even only that While the man with the ball had space to take a shot MJ was still standing in a spot where if the man decided to take it to the hoop himself MJ will end up guarding him too and its just plain stupid to get close to MJ as a defender because he was such an elite level defender that he puts everyone on lock down. The only person MJ struggled to defend was only Magic Johnson. As Magic Johnson kinda perfected at drawing fouls to himself Scottie Pippen on the other hand perfected defending someone without fouling them so Magic Johnson got MJ in foul trouble and they swapped to Pippen to defend Magic Johnson and that worked out beautifully.
Pippen makes more sense too. Mike could do an admirable job at times guarding larger players but depending on their skill level he was just to small at times. Magic was play his side or back and not so much face up
Man, the audacity they have even comparing LeBron to this man is beyond me!
BuT LeBrOn He GuArdS CeNteRs! JOrDaN CaNt GuArD CeNtErs! ........They be killing me
@@BU_TV right tho 😂 😂. It's sad bro!
As a defensive guard, I have him ahead of Dennis Johnson, Kobe, and Jerry West. My Mt. Rushmore of defensive guards.
I would stick Gary Payton in there somewhere.
Oh, I forgot, on Ewing. Pat once said, that Mike was talking trash to him for decades and it still hasn't stopped. "If I would call him now, he would at first tell me, that I never beat him when it counted." (laughing).
Michael Jordan the god of basketball 🏀 Kobe Jesus Christ of basketball 🏀
Hahahha I like it
If he wasn't averaging 30+ points a game he could of won 4-5 defensive player of the year awards. If he only had to put up 20 points he would of easily had 8-9 seasons where he averaged a triple double along with 3+ steals per game and 1.5 blocks.
This birthday game yeah .
Michael Jordan was a student of the game. He studied his opponent's tendencies by watching game film. That's why he was such an elite defensive player. He would shut down the opponent's best player, no matter who. He shut down Dominique Wilkins whenever the Bulls played the Hawks
Well said, those duels were fun
You have to gamble to get a steal,if the ball ends up in your hands while in proper defensive position then it's a turnover by the other team.
Something kids don't know today
Jordan was as good on defense as he wanted to be (He was Defensive Player of the Year in '88)
(LeBron never was.). His thing was he had to focus on playing offense, with Pippen, Ron Harper, Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman, who were mostly defensive players, behind him.
What you have seen now is little greatness of Jordan,...their is so much more spectacular when Jordan plays in the court..lucky are we have seen Jordan plays in the year of 1990's ...
.mj and kawhi had same style of defense and both have reach advantage,big hands too, but mj too quick to get the ball..
Mj def has the speed advantage!
He was tennacios
This man is ten times better than Bill Russell,Lebron and Tim Duncan.
Nikola Jokic and Kobe Bryant have his mental toughness but not his athleticism.
Except against Larry Bird! 😊
Ask Larry legend who better Larry or MJ23
Go re-watch where he stole the ball from Larry Legend twice!!
You must be talking about that useless team he but he still managed to hold his own they shut down his team but still none could stop mj not even the pistons they won but still couldn't stop mj from scoring.
Jordan couldn't defend 6 foot point guards like Allen Iverson, Isaiah Thomas, Gary Payton,... they had to take him off Magic and put Pippen on him he was getting straight destroyed 😂😅😅 LeBron James guards 1 through 5 who are paying for these trash promotional Jordan videos???
They got you on the Legenda payroll too Shawn?!? Ayoooooo
Its better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
Btw. Lebron lost to jj barea, 😂😂😂. Pippen didnt guard the backcourt often and surely rarely against 6 ft 4 or less. So stop lying
I dont understand why you had to mention Bron's name in this conversation.I kinda feel embarressed for you.Stop hating and try to understand what people have witnessed and that you are at an a disadvantage for not having the priviledge to experienced the journey fron then to now
Little kids talking again