7 Reasons Michael Jordan Was Still Effective At Age 40

We take a look at Michael Jordan playing for the washington wizards against the greatest nba players of all time like shaquille O'Neal, allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy Mcgrady and more.
Michael Jordan is the goat.
reason number 1 are michael jordans fundamentals. I cant say it often enough. when a player reaches his mid 30s, thats when you can see how good they actually are. If your game relise mainly on athlethism you are going to be in trouble once father time calls you.
You can see this with many superstars, that dont even average 10 points in their 30s. And this again is something where Michael Jordan
is outstanding. We have to remember he came back to play for the wizards after he sat out 3 entire seasons, and still he was able to average more
than 20 points at age 38/39/40.
He was sensational fundamentals, was always positioned right, and this was a major reason why mjs game was almost as good as in his early 30s.
and the next reason was michael jordans go to move. his fade away jumpshot. just like kareem abdul jabbar had his sky hook,
jordan developt a deadly post game and his fade away jump shot.
the combination of strength and footwork was almost unguardable. Jordan was even able to post up bigs with this move and still score.
when you know whats coming and you still cant defend it, then you know that the move is special.
And the good thing was that this move would work no matter the age.
And the next reason is michael jordan basketball Iq.
Now its a known fact that jordan was one of the smartest basketball players of all time. And naturally the older you get, the smarter you have to play. and this again was something that mj perfected. he would choose his shots more wisely, and on defense he would see things before they even happened.
This is why he was still avg 1.5 steals at age 40. Also I would like to add that he would take his time, not rushing anything . He knew that he could not outran anyone at that stage of his career. But he could outsmart them and get his opponets exactly where he wanted them.
And the next reason why michael jordan still ruled at age 40 was his Confidence.
When Jordan came back to play for the wizards, he still had the mindset of a winner. he still believed that he was the best player in the nba.
And you could see this confidence in his style of play. Jordan demanded the ball, would run isolation plays, and would also trash talk the younger
players on the opposing teams. And this confindence helped him to cause fear in the eyes of his opponents. but more on that later.
And the next reason is Jordans all around game. Now if you werent around at that time, and never saw jordan play in his heyday, you might think
that jordan was just a scoring machine. But MJ always prided himself in being a complete basketball player. And this did not changed when he played for the wizards.
If we take a look at the numbers you will see that jordan was putting up solid numbers in every major category. He would rebound, he would pass,
just like a alrounder should. So even when he had a game where he would not score much, he was able to put some other numbers on the statsheet.
And this just shows what type of a basketball player jordan was.
And the last reason was , the fear factor. If you are a jordan fan then you know that many player feared michael jordan when he was playing for the bulls.
guys literaly praying the night before the game that jordan would not embaras s them. fast forward many years later when jordan was playing for the wizards, and most players still where afraid of jordan. this resultet in guys being so nervous that they had off nights against mj. I talked to many players of that era, and it was a known fact that the fear of mj was huge. So MJ, if guys feared you when you were age 40, you did everything right.
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[@TheGr8-1]

Many try to use the Wizards years as a knock against MJ. It’s actually the opposite. The fact that a 40yr old was able to play against and get the better of the all star players in their mid 20’s is outrageous. And one can only imagine what he woulda done to the 2000’s superstars if he were 5-10yrs younger.

[@jp3813]

Anyone who uses the Wizards as a knock obviously doesn't know that it's a low tier franchise. If he failed in the Celtics, then that would've been notable.

[@Lizards_Lounge]

If you guys haven't seen "Wizards the underrated years" sure you will enjoy it.

[@jp3813]

@A smile on my face but a Demon inside Not just the numbers. MJ got injured as well.

[@mikerobinson6969]

@A smile on my face but a Demon inside they also forget that if there had been the playin at that time the Wizards would have made it both years.

[@nikkopalaypay4660]

He will dismantle any players in that 2000 era

[@christurner2684]

People love to talk badly about his Wizards years especially a certain fan base, but this man averaged like 20 points and still hitting clutch shots at 40 years old, this man was still putting the fear of god in those players hearts at his age🤣

[@supratrd900]

Ron Artest breaking his rib along with Knee problems hinder him. I believe MJ would've had the Wizards in the playoffs in 01 had he not had his knee injury. That would've been something given the Wizards were still a young team. Speaking of that fanbase, If MJ wanted to he could've went to LA and join Kobe, Shaq and reunited with Phil to play the 3 in order to chase two more titles like a certain someone who recruits superstars but have the team sitting at 10-11 right now.

[@lancehood7916]

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[@Odysseus1999]

@@supratrd900 Imagine. Haha

[@mikerobinson6969]

@@supratrd900 imagine if Jordan only took one year deals and just went to whoever was the top team in the league every year..dude would have had like 10-12 rings lol

[@handlebucket6285]

The Wizards at the Allstar break were the 3rd seed in the East and a top 5 defensive team in the entire leauge. Then MJ hot injured and was on minutes restriction for a lot of the remaining season, he even missed 20 games. The Wizards then proceeded to fall out of the playoffs and even fell to the bottom 10 defensively in the leauge.

[@LENOVOPRODUCER]

Tell'em! LNP

[@Johnsaechao1]

20 to 30 years later.. Michael Jordan always get mention.. that's why he is the GOAT...

[@quickshadowtech]

One single word that you can put MJ in is TOUGHNESS.

[@HIMCULES]

Fundamentals

[@hgm38]

@@HIMCULES thank u slim & that what separates the players I seen in the 80’s from today’s players. Today’s players have never been the game the right way cause of these new age basketball dummies aka aau coaches & trainers.

[@nissantech8857]

I would go with greatness

[@vailima49aston99]

HEART!

[@hgm38]

Play basketball the right way

[@RR-fj1tw]

I wonder how MJ did in his physics and math classes, his ability to read the continuous changes on the angle of release is nothing short of a math genius. This also applies to Kareem’s skyhook, sometimes he had to shoot down.

[@ckyung1312]

Have been an MJ junkie since the 90s and now since I've graduated from university with a degree Psychology, I don't look at him the same, as in just a physical specimen of greatness. He has the total package and I heard in one obscure interview that he's particularly good at math and/or science.

[@lepruchanwdc]

I’m from Ireland. Lived in DC for 3 years coincidently while MJ was back playing. Went to watch him in the ‘MCI Centre’ every other week when I could, after a few beers (underage at the time haha) in Fados Bar in China town. Absolutely Privileged! And I still never miss a Wiz game with my NBA TV subscription now that I live back home! Not too many Irish Wiz fans, but it’s a great time to be one again!. Love the content on here! Keep it comin!

[@nick22091]

Shock that someone from Ireland feed the need to let everyone know in the first thing they blurt out. I wonder if yourselves and vegans are capable of having a conversation without immediately telling people you’re one of these 🙃😅

[@TitanSmasher]

G.O.A.T. MJ all day everyday! :) Keep up the good work mate! :)

[@JoshOB21]

Reason no.1 he is and forever will be the GOAT

[@kenney0313]

He knew the game, he never questioned his ability to get it done, and he was eager to accept EVERY challenge. Most players have doubts about the next shot after a few misses, but MJ had supreme confidence & it kept showing up on the court.

[@stevenkimble7936]

When Jordan Started with the wizards they couldn't buy a win when he left because of injuries they were playoff contenders then when he left they went back down

[@josehumbertocontrerascarri5250]

MJ the Best ever

[@lorenzoiiicortez1002]

No one can play like JORDAN!

[@goldwolf0606]

Mad skills, that’s why.

[@potentially__9445]

I’ve NEVER seen someone as angry as Stephon Marbury when Jordan hit that shot against the Suns.

[@Ace21playr]

I remember that LOL he was hot🤣

[@goldwolf0606]

😂

[@henrymambo3098]

Simply the greatest ever 🐐

[@Quack_attack_]

Great video , everyone always rags on mj's years with the wizards and yea it wasn't prime mj with the bulls but for being 40 years old and not playing for 3 years he was still putting up awesome numbers lol

[@elipierzo1027]

Great! This video is 💰!! Another reason: MJ did not throw any pacers fans under the bus, he annihilated them too. #TrueGOAT

[@MrMagnaniman]

As an annihilated Pacers fan, I can't find the lie.

[@chrisoneill4865]

Scoring in basketball is nothing more than getting to your spots. He was in good shape, and could still get to his spots.

[@raingeart1]

This is a man that took years off smoking cigars and taking golf bets comes back and is the 2nd best 2 guard in the NBA behind Kobe the mamba Bryant pre-injury that's the legend of 23

[@youngone88r]

I really enjoy your videos you’re great in every way thank you 👍🏾

[@D4nang_.1raw4n]

goat mentality isn't having the strength to go on-it is going on when you don't strength i didn't want to give up,no matter how sick i was, or tired i was or how low energy i was i felt an obligation to my team.... I HAVE NO INDIVIDUAL GOALS

[@riofacts8283]

MJ post/videos trending all over youtube lol. And everyone is recognizing he's the g.o.a.t.

[@bartomiej9807]

Nice material but lacks some facts: 1. Michael lost his leaping ability, fought with injuries, but he did not lost his reach. He had perfect body for basketball when thinking of size and reach. 2. His mits. His hands played huge role all his career. 3. His eye to hand coordination. This is something you can train but can't exceed your natural limitations. Other players like Ginobili or Iguodala had pretty nice coordination too, which helped them in later years in league. 4. His work ethic. At the beginning of your video there was some talk about fundamentals. The most basic fundamental is to be physically ready. He was 3 years off the league but returned looking good. He was always obsessed about being in possibly best shape for the game. Be ready both physically and mentally.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

His work ethic is why he's the GOAT.

[@erics9487]

Only need one reason/explanation, Michael Jordan is the GOAT!!

[@hetfield30]

Awesome channel !! Thanks for the nostalgia.

[@goodymob9638]

You practice the way you want to play. You give half ass effort, you get half ass results... PERIOD 🐐

[@richardlloyd2589]

Really don’t need to add background music when we are listening to commentators. Other than that, epic as always.

[@dariogeorge8680]

Always enjoying GOAT videos.

[@sheilamaynacario3577]

Gosh !thats my man🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dgod4542]

He still shot the ball a million times

[@droolalot5795]

Whenever you hop off of Michael's jock you can cover the newest basketball player ever. 6 time mvp. 3 time ncaa champion. Only lost 2 games in college. 6 time NBA champion, most NBA points scored.

[@jennyarriola324]

And when are you going to get off Kareem's jock?

[@MrMagnaniman]

I absolutely agree with you about MJ coming back. He... wasn't quite the same as he was. But he was still an excellent player that absolutely deserved to be on the court; no doubt about that. By coming back, he made a lifelong dream come true for all of the younger players. In my opinion, that helped cement his legacy rather than harming it. Maybe not with the fans, but with the next generation of ball players. They're getting told he's not as good, but then he still drops 40 points if you piss him off. Coming back is part of what made sure he would never be forgotten.

[@johnpalomeque5639]

That way think one reason made come back

[@MrMagnaniman]

@@johnpalomeque5639 Now, the older guys in the league, who got schooled by a 40-year-old Jordan, are whispering spooky stories about him in the locker room. Now, at 60, I bet if he stepped on a court, the young guys would still be afraid of him.

[@richerichism]

Just about perfect fundamentals.

[@dreamsdontexpiremedia7160]

Another Dope Video 💯

[@aaronjohn6586]

He was so effective because his fundamentals, feel for the game and competitive spirit were so above most of the competition. But most of all his mental acumen was off the charts. So even those his physical skills were dropping off the foundation of his skills were rock solid.

[@cupertinoish]

He still had perfect footwork and I think a lot of people don't realize he still had great quickness. His mind was on top of every play and that anticipation helped him reacting quickly too.

[@lawrencelao1327]

They said im washed up... I took that personally!

[@munir9527]

fundamentals, conditioning, athletic gifts, will..

[@robertsherwinancheta7941]

Bcoz he is the one and only GOAT

[@drarda76]

Yeah that was a needed one to see how mj doing w/o pippen....

[@stevieray7829]

these wizards years are super underrated

[@moisesmedina9432]

Simple when you are the best you are the best period

[@neilpatricknepomuceno7103]

I like how you used EFFECTIVE rather than efficient. The GOAT was untouchable in his early years and late 90's but he was less efficient in his Wizard years.

[@eappleby9702]

Can we talk about his record while playing with the Wizards too? In the "weak east" lol

[@taeka5595]

Lebron a play in loser at 37 yrs old lmao

[@haroldpeagler1430]

Damn ETON THOMAS for running into MJ KNEE they would have went to finals

[@dajsespokoj3884]

It annoys me when people keep acknowledging: "yes, that's because the great fundamentals that he had" as if they know the game so much and know exactly what they say. NONSENSE! He had great skills, very quick reactions and first step, knew the game very well and being very intelligent and determined could play very well using his big hands. Soo many experts saying about all these fundamentals they have no clue. I, being in my forties still have a super fast first step and the young boys have to react to it no matter what, and if you shot well then you keep scoring. No argument, MJ is the goat and my favourite of all time. Definitely had fundamentals polished but come on, don't just repeat this to sound like you are a basketball expert. 🤯

[@jmk202]

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[@Kalmar917]

The fundamentals were what kept MJ effective. He was a shadow of his former version. Not even half the player he was yet so great that he could still score and dominate. Unfortunately, today the fundamentals are non-existent and now folks are starting to realize this specifically younger guys. With the rule changes you Harden and few others struggling a bit. Reason why is there game is lacking fundamentals. My hope is we get away from today’s version of basketball. It’s not basketball, it’s AAU. Like watching a professional farm league. Lastly, this old version of MJ would of scored more in today’s era. Forget about young or prime MJ, the old MJ would be a problem today. And that’s with the bent and messed up index finger on the shooting hand.

[@bartomiej9807]

If Jordan wasn't so banged up and battling so many old and new injuries he could have stayed in the league for at least 2 years longer and be around or sub 20 ppg player.

[@bernarddelossantos8083]

if he was healthy and had a decent team, he might've aimed for 6MOTY for another accolade collection, lol

[@drivingtothehoopbasketball5208]

Easily the best over 40 player on top of all his other resume stuffers. He was top 5 or 6 SG at 38 or 40 years old lol. Unreal.

[@johnpalomeque5639]

Yea in real you right This is the icing that tell it all. He is number one. With this let you he number one. I have feeling that he also came back to stop doubters. To shut up everyone show he was the greatest all time. When see video like this of him in wizard just show who is the king. No way you doubt it. Just look at the block he did at artest at 40 yrs old. Mind blowing even more then seeing tom Brady playing. Talking about making 50 or 40 points and have time in while to do this. Just like I said mind blowing

[@mdrydan7929]

Confidence and Skill

[@JohnJohn-pm9wq]

Man averaged 29 before his knee surgery at the age of 40?? Which is higher than today's elites like Kemba, George, Derozan, Butler lol. Also had 4 consecutive games with 40 points and 50 at the age of 38 making him the first 40 year old to score 40 and score 50 in 3 different decades. Young people saying he can't play in today's league gotta re-evaluate their life

[@gelmibson883]

starts @02:15

[@donaldpriola1807]

He turned a very young Richard Jefferson into his own personal drill pylon. Why? Fundamentals.

[@vincenth.8793]

What's the name of the song you have playing in the background right before Paul pierce starts talking?

[@jayrush5141]

MJ's body at 40 is better than Harden's.

[@ilbuonoilcattivo]

Because he is The goat

[@87babyluigi]

What is the name of the song from the 80s instrumental at the beginning

[@Lizards_Lounge]

"What's good?" You and your channel sir Sean, Shawn?

[@jedsteelwell2354]

As long as your healthy and in shape anyone that good will still be effective! Most guys by 40 are just to broke down.

[@kingdingaling2469]

Reason #1 : GOAT 🐐 23

[@turtleman2060]

Its Baltimore bullets my brother

[@eternalboss1046]

Missed the playoffs on a sub .500 record. Some nice individual stats and highlights sure, but no playoffs and more Ls than Ws for the year is not very effective.

[@slanderman3296]

Bc hes like a Phoenix, rising from his ashes

[@Sldumas1983]

See and the media always try’s to make it seem like Lebron is this ultimate player that did stuff no other player has done and that’s just false. Lebron doesn’t play Defense anymore While MJ was doing everything and making players better.

[@j0hn22]

Video starts at 2:15.

[@kingvan143]

MJ was still effective because he learned fundamentals then perfected them. That's a constant that doesn't change. That made him highly skilled. Most NBA players have either mediocre or bad basketball fundamentals. Mike wasn't a high risk guy. He had a pretty predictable game. But he had moves you couldn't stop But yeah that cereal looks awful man lol

[@eihctirpennyhardaway3999]

because he is michael jordan. no wonder

[@docbrrown]

Because he sacred Jerry Stackhouse's career

[@hmrhuang]

MJ was an effective player with the Wizards, but I wouldn't call him a dominant player. He was a shell of his former self by then...

[@markanthonycgranados]

If MJ did not gain weight and stayed fit between 1998-2001, he could have played just as good as his 1998 version. And likely not get injured as well.

[@supsoo]

Why pippen jersey?

[@mkhan8527]

1999 MJ: Age 36. sliced his index finger of shooting hand into Half, was gonna miss the shortened 1999 season any way. STAYED RETIRED. 2000 MJ: Age 37. STAYED RETIRED. 2001 MJ: AGE 38. STAYED RETIRED. 3 years of RETIREMENT, a true BREAK from pro, amateur Bball and competitive sports. (1994 MJ was chasing fly balls in outfield). Helped his aging body (accesory muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints FULLY recover). ..........................BUT 2002 MJ: AGE 39. Artest broke MJs ribs. freak in-game knee injury by fellow teammate. father time Jordan injuries truly starts. Misses MVP race and another full 82 games season and misses 2002 playoffs. 2003 MJ: AGE 40. Plays finals FULL 82 games season. Had MJ continues instead of comeback in 2002...... He would've still missed WHOLE SHORTENED 50 GAMES 1999 season because of index finger completely severed by cigar opener. 2000 would've been another injury ridden season for 37 yrs old MJ......very much similar what we see from 37 yrs old LBJ season of 2022. 37 yrs old MJ would've retired in Summer 2000 for good......this time no comback post-9/11......Bball would be fully out of MJs system. I dont see MJ playing as Bull without Coach Phil and a championship condender team in Bulls for long.

[@chucksucks8640]

Just because someone hits 30 doesn't mean they lose all of their abilities all at once.

[@coloneldusty4476]

So this guy as the Wizards GM hired himself as a 39 year old to be ball dominant over a squad of young players like Rip? This is a good thing? How did this develop them?

[@kvh7741]

Smartest player in the league becam smarter with age ( that's a given) , changed game to suit physicality.

[@Emma-dh1lx]

He should have joined the Spurs instead of the Wizards.

[@shortclipsy.t.8395]

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[@brentmatalao6717]

Even he was 40 he still ave 26.9,MJ23 the real ultimate GOAT 💯 👑 ever

[@derekhill6905]

I'm a MJ fan but you don't suppose to be scared of him lol like kobe did learn from him to better your game If you fear you don't need to be on the court with him Sure he's all time great but fear no man

[@edwinpacheco616]

The answer is very very very easy.,because he is the only GOAT 🐐 in basketball 🏀…………………………..the things he did when he played I have not seen yet in any of the players who have been avid for all these years…….

[@mitternaaachtmaster6028]

Not including 70's and before that: My GOAT would have to be, in any order at the top 4: Kareem AJ MJ Larry Joe Ervin "Magic" Johnson Then at any order: Kobe Hakeem the dream Shaq Duncan Barkley K. Malone Stockton Isiah Thomas KG R. Miller Dirk D. Wade AI Tmac VC Admiral

[@Randomperson-zt3il]

That ain’t bad! I am curious though who’s Larry Joe? I know Bird soooo… 😂

[@ruckman8834]

What do you think about the BSOLZ video about this basketball page. In summary, BSOLZ thinks this basketball page is bias towards players of the 90's and 80's.

[@theALMIGHTY987]

Ppl forget that the great MJ was pres.of🏀operations for the wizards. He was trying to get ppl to come to the games, what better way than to get his"airness"to suit up! Anyway to try to discredit the great MJ, keep trying.......6RINGZ!!!!!

[@VidiverseExplorer]

If the 3pt was as relevant in MJs era as it is today he would have knocked down 3-4 a game.

[@jessiegomez8209]

No he would not.

[@VidiverseExplorer]

@@jessiegomez8209 yeah your right, true he could hit that many, but with defensive moves in the modern day and MJs determination and skill set he'd get to rim a lot easier so he wouldn't need to take shots from deep.

[@terrenceperkins5282]

Let's c if lbj avg 20 pts at the age of 40 🤔

[@jessiegomez8209]

Will be harder cause he has played so many games in regular season and playoffs.Those legs is the key to victory.

[@blakemelkey3774]

Guarantee that cereal is trash

[@joelb9]

at the age 40, MJ would be MVP in todays NBA

[@michaelthreepeat]

And all of that playing with a crooked, unusable, finger since his unfortunate cigar cutting accident.

[@realchinese9834]

Of course Jordan had great fundermental and talent, but It is not fundamental, it is his big hand, that's gifted when you play basketball. when you own a big hand you can almost do anything on those moves, fakes, dunks. everybody has fundamental in NBA but no one got those big hands as Michael Jordan, Shaq has big hands, but his laziness and not taking care of his body ruined his career. otherwise he could break Jordan's records on all states basically.Jordan's success = super effort + BIG HANDS + talent + personality + will + Chicago team

[@massimilianobelloni5613]

We didn't need MJ at 40

[@jennyarriola324]

Yes, we did. He showed that good fundamentals is the penultimate basketball skill every player has to possess.

[@kongstrong1938]

Believe in the LORD JESUS CHRIST and be saved 🙏

[@dakotanelson4399]

Praise God trust in him and don't give in

[@oogabooga72]

Well they couldn't even make the playoffs in weak East So no he was not effective

[@jennyarriola324]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbYnJKnj72Jjqc This video will tell you why they did not make it to the playoffs.

[@novembermagsaysay5969]

No reason mj still the goat....lebron is a groat.🤪🤪🤪

[@evansteele5346]

1. He's Michael Jordan 2. GOAT 3. NOT LeBron

[@jessiegomez8209]

That's your opinion.😂

[@Lizards_Lounge]

7:20 should have known better. You steal or block MJs rock... You better have eyes in back of your head when you get back down the other end. MJ feels responsible for his team and ain't going to create a turnover without trying to stop them scoring from it.

[@marksines1246]

no he wasn’t, that’s why they didn’t reach the playoff even with hughes, hamilton, stackhouse at one point in the weak east

[@kevinthomes1046]

Unlike other superstars Jordan had two breaks in his career that helped his body. He would have been a different player if he played straight through his career without any breaks.

[@eniorodriguez5667]

That's a big what if tho, he was really durable like Stockton and Lebron. Stockton missed about 20 games in his 19-year career. That's insane

[@jca4343]

Well...he could be like the stars of today and take days off or not play defense. They use that to extend their careers. I'd rather have the guy who always plays hard on both sides of the court every game. MJ played 80+ games almost every year. Lead the league in scoring and was 1st team defense every year.

[@jamessills5802]

And 6 of them are steroids.