Michael Jordan dominates former teammate Orlando Woolridge, sets records, passes Dominique Wilkins!

Michael Jordan had different motivating factors, during this season. He was motivated by the competition that was Dominique Wilkins with the scoring race. Michael & Dominique pushed each other to be greater, even when they weren't playing against each other. Dominique had a 57 point game that season, so Michael Jordan put that in the back of his mind, and if given the chance, you knew MJ would attempt to pass Dominique for the highest scoring game on the season. Also a sub-plot to this game was Michael Jordan's free throw motivation. Doug Collins motivated Michael by telling him that Paxson would take over technical free throw duties and MJ took that as a challenge to become even more consistent as a free throw shooter. On the most basic of levels, Michael wanted to show his coach that he was consistently reliable, so he definitely had extra motivations at the foul line, in this contest. Orlando Woolridge was also in the house, Michael's former teammate, and it got real competitive between MJ & Orlando, as you would expect. Within the context of the game, Jordan's performance in this contest gave the Bulls a lopsided competitive advantage, but to no surprise, whenever MJ took his foot off the gas pedal in this contest, his teammates attempted to blow the lead! Like clockwork, the lead would fizzle away, until MJ once again got back to dominating, and carrying the heaviest load any All-Time great was ever asked to carry. Once again, MJ was the stabalizing force, and his primary focus was always ensuring victory.
(1986-87 Season)
TIMESTAMPS:
2:04 - Game begins
3:03 - Albert King delivers a shoulder tackle to Michael Jordan
3:49 - Buck Williams elbow jumper
4:03 - Albert King reverse pivot jumper off the glass
4:15 - Michael Jordan catch & shoot jumper (wet)
4:37 - Orlando Woolridge checks in to the game (booed)
6:11 - Michael Jordan insane footwork, up & under finish
9:57 - Orlando Woolridge vs Brad Sellers
13:28 - Michael Jordan 2 hand breakaway dunk
14:47 - Michael Jordan blocks Orlando Woolridge
14:57 - Michael Jordan reverse pivot pull up jumper
16:43 - Ben Coleman dunks on Charles Oakley
16:57 - Orlando Woolridge dunk & boos
17:11 - Tony Brown top of the key jumper (wet)
17:28 - Dave Corzine 3/4 court pass to Michael Jordan for the 2 handed dunk
17:44 - Michael Jordan huge crowd pop & standing ovation in Chicago Stadium
18:05 - Michael Jordan takes the crowd noise up ANOTHER level with a pull up jumper, and 1!
20:34 - Michael Jordan steal & hard foul
22:08 - Michael Jordan double clutch layup around Orlando Woolridge & Jordan with some friendly trash talk with Orlando
22:34 - Buck Williams jumper (wet)
22:40 - Dave Wohl caught on camera sneaking out of the locker room after being ejected
23:05 - Michael Jordan steal, breakaway dunk, and huge crowd pop
23:32 - Replay of Michael Jordan's leaner dunk
24:18 - Michael Jordan pull-up jumper (wet)
25:46 - Michael Jordan blocks Orlando Woolridge (foul called)
28:18 - Michael Jordan post up turnaround fadeaway jumper (wet)
28:41 - Buck Williams dunks on Michael Jordan
30:25 - Mike Gminski dunks on Charles Oakley
30:46 - Buck Williams top of the key jumper
32:29 - Michael Jordan hard fought tough contested and 1 dagger hang time reverse layup & Chicago Bulls fans standing ovation
33:38 - Michael Jordan standing ovation as he leaves the game, huge pop!
34:35 - Chicago Bulls fans LOUDLY chant "Michael, Michael, Michael" for Michael Jordan
36:02 - Michael Jordan post game interview with Johnny Red Kerr
36:50 - Young Michael Jordan's main motivation
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[@thejoker8048]

I love that somebody brought out these videos of Michael Jordan in the '80s. I never understand why people keep talking about Michael in the '90s but they never talk about him when he played in the '80s from 84 to 88 Jordan was just amazing. I believe Jordan's younger years was a little bit better then his prime years. it just my opinion. but the things Jordan has done he averaged 37.1 points per game his second year he average 28 points his rookie year. like come on Jordan the greatest player that ever put on a pair of sneakers no disrespect to the other generation of players. I was born in 1976 but I was very lucky to grow up in the Michael Jordan era from 84 to 98...

[@tyroneweathersby9234]

Yes sir!! You hit the nail on the head about Jordan during that time period 84 - 88 This is the skinny version of the great " AIR JORDAN " which Imo is the absolute best version of him. Not even the late great Kobe could even come close to emulating this version of Jordan. Had it not been for " The Jordan Rules " MJ would have been for just a little while longer " The skinny kid from North Carolina "

[@tonysanders1299]

Yes I Agree 1000%

[@mrjooxmanallah]

There was something about the way he moved, his agility, etc. i blame it on the weightlifting.

[@jamesbuckner8974]

Well said!

[@Gucci23430]

@@mrjooxmanallah pistons made him bulk up

[@dannyyork1142]

Does anyone think, after watching jordan in his younger days, that lebron could even be in same conversation

[@9211goat]

a pleasure to watch young Michael in action and to see his youthful exuberance. The Chicago Stadium fans were in awe of his performance, and they really appreciated it.

[@Waltnice23]

This is my new favorite channel. I love watching these games. I love when you zoom in on certain points of the game. To show Jordan's tenacity.

[@michaelalando]

WOW. I'm speechless, like he played it yesterday and I watched it live. A truly Magnificent performance by MJ.

[@ericwright2594]

Rip Orlando Woodridge

[@anthonyfanno5432]

88 Mike, was just ridiculous! Game was flawless!

[@terencebryson1990]

87*

[@DrRaymondYoungbloodJr]

Orlando mom and dad taught me in high school…May the big OW RIP. He was very much a great NBA player.

[@dannyyork1142]

What happend to him?

[@gratitudedude4280]

This might be my new favorite basketball MJ channel. I like the time stamps you do too. I also like how you show all the highlights from both teams. Good stuff. Thank you.

[@entonybyrd6863]

One thing about MJ is the fact that he always gave kudos to his teammates throughout his career.

[@marcus.g.4273]

We, GenX, fans of MJ became fans in the 1980's... The 1980's MJ was absolutely incredible... We didn't know what we were seeing, however we were truly mesmerized. ... Also, MJ was kinda the anti-hero because, at the time, Bird, Magic, and Dr.J were the "faces" of the NBA ... So, we rooted for Jordan almost like he was "the People's Champ" ... Real Talk. 💯👍🏽

[@glenroybrathwaite1531]

Woolridge was one of the best in game dunkers.I remember when he held the side of the backboard and dunked a ball with the other hand in a game when he was playing for the lakers

[@ivanr.685]

I was born in 71’,… i’m glad i got to WITNESS da real 23

[@damienkirksey7026]

I saw him in person

[@BlitzSportsNetwork]

TIMESTAMPS: 2:04 - Game begins 3:03 - Albert King delivers a shoulder tackle to Michael Jordan 3:49 - Buck Williams elbow jumper 4:03 - Albert King reverse pivot jumper off the glass 4:15 - Michael Jordan catch & shoot jumper (wet) 4:37 - Orlando Woolridge checks in to the game (booed) 6:11 - Michael Jordan insane footwork, up & under finish 9:57 - Orlando Woolridge vs Brad Sellers 13:28 - Michael Jordan 2 hand breakaway dunk 14:47 - Michael Jordan blocks Orlando Woolridge 14:57 - Michael Jordan reverse pivot pull up jumper 16:43 - Ben Coleman dunks on Charles Oakley 16:57 - Orlando Woolridge dunk & boos 17:11 - Tony Brown top of the key jumper (wet) 17:28 - Dave Corzine 3/4 court pass to Michael Jordan for the 2 handed dunk 17:44 - Michael Jordan huge crowd pop & standing ovation in Chicago Stadium 18:05 - Michael Jordan takes the crowd noise up ANOTHER level with a pull up jumper, and 1! 20:34 - Michael Jordan steal & hard foul 22:08 - Michael Jordan double clutch layup around Orlando Woolridge & Jordan with some friendly trash talk with Orlando 22:34 - Buck Williams jumper (wet) 22:40 - Dave Wohl caught on camera sneaking out of the locker room after being ejected 23:05 - Michael Jordan steal, breakaway dunk, and huge crowd pop 23:32 - Replay of Michael Jordan's leaner dunk 24:18 - Michael Jordan pull-up jumper (wet) 25:46 - Michael Jordan blocks Orlando Woolridge (foul called) 28:18 - Michael Jordan post up turnaround fadeaway jumper (wet) 28:41 - Buck Williams dunks on Michael Jordan 30:25 - Mike Gminski dunks on Charles Oakley 30:46 - Buck Williams top of the key jumper 32:29 - Michael Jordan hard fought tough contested and 1 dagger hang time reverse layup & Chicago Bulls fans standing ovation 33:38 - Michael Jordan standing ovation as he leaves the game, huge pop! 34:35 - Chicago Bulls fans LOUDLY chant "Michael, Michael, Michael" for Michael Jordan 36:02 - Michael Jordan post game interview with Johnny Red Kerr 36:50 - Young Michael Jordan's main motivation Young🐐with the 🏆aspirations!

[@dc4690]

Ur the best

[@nymphopath9816]

@17:28 Dave Corzine 3/4 court pass to Michael Jordan for the spectacular leaning sideways 2 handed pump reverse dunk! (They did NOT even show a replay for that dunk? Shameful coverage. That was a dunk competition standard entry. Nobody else in nba history can do that dunk in a game.

[@merlefontanilla2587]

Love you Michael. The GOAT!!!

[@frederiklegoff8843]

So much incredible moves in just one game from the GOAT!👏👏

[@robdawson5835]

Imagine if Jordan played with all the greats magic played with (showtime)

[@enochrry6024]

For Jordan to play with Oakley(the knuckle thrower)for years he had to be tuff.

[@darrellgene]

THE GOAT!!!!!! ANY QUESTIONS?

[@JohnTrek1701]

What a game. Worth 1 full season tickets from some of todays nba franchises. MJ proved he’s the GOAT in a GOAT record number of times.

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

RIP Orlando woolridge 🙏

[@nwchrista]

The removal of Woolridge was akin to the Bears trading away Roquan Smith at MLB to tank the team and pick up much needed draft capital that later resulted in the signing of Pippen and Grant. Woolridge was a great player and this was a painful move for the organization to make...but necessary.

[@donhasselbach2107]

Great work Blitz I Love watching young MJ

[@kennylopezjeetkunedo5555]

Jordan at his best.

[@tyroneweathersby9234]

@Kenny Lopez I agree 💯 Air Jordan was SPECTACULAR during this time

[@user-xv8rb1ce2o]

Compared to today's basketball this almost looks like watching a NFL game.. 25:39 they straight jinx him on that free throw.

[@ricardostutes2815]

Compared to today's basketball this almost looks like watching a NFL game.

[@raulitoalvarez]

Sick channel 👍🏽🤙🏽

[@tonysanders1299]

Michael Air Jordan Is Still The GOAT!!!

[@mikefolknation2851]

Jordan's jump shot was a little different in his younger years. 84-88

[@nymphopath9816]

i love this channel

[@prashanthraja4205]

See kids, that's what a GOAT looks like, labron jame my ass...

[@pauljones6550]

BIG FACTS 💯🗣🎯🐐

[@redpillfreedom6692]

I didn't know the Bulls were using Sirius in their intro that far back. For some reason I had always assumed they started using it in 1990.

[@9211goat]

It all began in 1984... Michael's rookie year.

[@Punkypoetico]

Hey Bruce I know you’ve retired, but would you ever do special appearances or one off reviews/ topic videos in the future? I’m a huge fan and thanks for everything you’ve done for us blitz team members.

[@ronbrown7941]

This is the first time that I have ever seen Jordan wear the 2's, in a picture or video. They actually look good on him

[@weswarden2216]

25:39 they straight jinx him on that free throw😂

[@elihudcarter9943]

Orlando Woolridge could never outplay Jordan because he was destroyed in college by Dwight Anderson.Dwight Anderson was a awesome talent.He was so talented that Isaiah Thomas,Dominique Wilkins and James Worthy will tell you that he was Michael Jordan before Jordan and the player everybody wanted to be but he let drugs wreck his career.He was the fastest human being to ever play and he was a unstoppable spectacular exciting and amazing one man offensive machine.

[@jfearless3420]

11:34 that guy walking next to the coach looks like John Starks?

[@flintfleming3935]

Yo...this is a great clip,, gotta tell evry1 though,,, GOD BLESS PEARL WASHINGTON,, ALWAYS REMEMBERED,,, NEVER FORGOTTEN.. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ALL TIME GREAT POINT GUARD IN THE NBA.. HANDS DOWN. FOR THOSE WHO DONT KNOW,, LOOK HIM UP. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY ALWAYS. NEW YORK STRONG...

[@jamoa3395]

Show this footage to Le flop fans

[@kendallfountain3729]

Man Shaq would have loved just the chance to play back then. Big they did have a lot of fights. Shaq just may have killed someone just playing basketball.? 😂

[@blacksource2101]

😎🤙🏾

[@SniffyPoo]

Why was Woolridge booed?

[@darricksublet9833]

If you didn’t pay $70/month for cable, you could not watch this game in its entirety.

[@lawrencedaos3481]

Shannon sharp get over it already LeBron will never ever become like Sir Jordan. SAY NO MORE

[@brendabackus5152]

Charles Oakley says he would rather play with Lebum because MJ wouldn't pass him the ball. From my eyes I saw several passes to him and he blew the shot. Another lie to add to the Jordan never passed the ball bs.

[@grandfresh9196]

Goatish...