MICHAEL JORDAN PREDATOR

[@matthewcarey3148]

Jordan was just vicious. He wasn’t happy to just drop 38 on you. He had to destroy you defensively. And he did it, every night, every game, even the snoozers in February against the bottom feeders. He never took a night off.

[@ThomasFoolery8]

This. He was indefatigable. Lebron is a lazy bum compared to him.

[@riseharris5204]

Nobody worked as hard as #MrClutch ✨#TheGOAT✨

[@lut2843]

There is MJ, then there is everybody else. - Magic. Dont ever compare anybody to the undisputed GOAT MJ. Especially someone from today's cupcake no defense era.

[@benjaminchisolmjr7863]

I'm still wondering where's the comparison between him and lebron it not even close. Jordan is a savage.

[@johnyb9519]

5:04 this is 35 year old Michael Jordan chasing Reggie "Road Runner" Miller all around the court, through every screen, up until the very depths of hell. You dont see these kind of stuff on a stat sheet. Pure pride and leadership

[@zroxmolejon6278]

this is game 7 of conference finals, when win mattered most, MJ will always living his name to it

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

so true..but lets underscore again 35 years and still that quick and determined

[@richardbarcaricchio]

This is such a good point. That shit matters to the other players. Now think about Kuzma literally pushing LBJ to defend. Saying that there’s a contest for the GOAT is disrespectful to any player that left it all on the floor, let alone disrespectful to MJ

[@hoochymama]

Reggie was 32.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@@richardbarcaricchio that shit is hilarious,, i cant stop laughing watching that in my tv

[@djboz3002]

The man poured his heart out on the floor ... I only wish to see another player like this in my life time !!!

[@raymundfernandez4172]

The closest thing is Kobe... RIP

[@christoskonstantopoulos9923]

Hmm , very very difficult ....

[@bobbysbluebooster]

Luka

[@seanmcclure]

Looking back at these games and how hard defense was played and how physical it was reminds me why I just can’t get in to the modern day game as much as I want to

[@kyoumeister8996]

And this man has 10 scoring titles.

[@JPLMONEY23]

1988 Defensive player of the year......oh He was also MVP that year.

[@JrClips27]

He was also the scoring champ and dunk champ as well

[@moisgobg]

Actually he won almost every category that year haha. NBA MVP, NBA All-Star MVP, Scoring Leader, DPOY and Slam Dunk Contest

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@@moisgobg kids dnt know this fact ahahaha

[@moisgobg]

@@zroxmolejon6278 I respect a lot of people, but MJ has been my only idol, I even studied how many times he breathes when I was a teenager haha, have a good day my friend.

[@Jordan23-G.O.A.T.]

JPLMONEY23 And led the league in steals and averaged 32

[@edmondlau511]

The combination of incredible hand-eye coordination, quick hands, strength, athleticism and pure determination made him a force to be reckoned with on defense.

[@ckmegatron]

And huge hands/wingspan. I think Jordan had close to a 7'0" wingspan. Crazy because his dad was 5'9" and his mom is 5'5"

[@Vallnerik]

Kinger plus great endurance, a 46" vertical, giant like 12 inch hands, and insane lateral mobility.

[@lainiwakura4678]

And great anticipation. He'd time his jumps perfectly and make a move to disrupt passing lanes before the offensive player even made the pass.

[@edmondlau511]

@@VallnerikI read he never slept much. Where the hell did he get that energy from???

[@patrisio3]

Now you see why Jordan is 3rd all time in steals, 2nd all time in steals per game, and...among all guards that have ever played...1st in blocks. He was just as much a killer on defense as he was offense.

[@markanderson3669]

Serial killer

[@marichan7531]

Jordan went absolute beast for the 1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons when he posted 125 and 131 blocks respectively for the seasons while averaging 1.5 and 1.6 BPG for the same. One of the main reasons why Jordan was so great at everything was because he never backed down from anything, ever. Jordan always tried to be consistent with his block shots which were impressive throughout his career and that is why he has the highest number of blocks as a guard at 893 and a career average of 0.8 BPG. This crazy high number is not going anywhere far from the number one spot, at least for now

[@wearethe9947]

@@marichan7531 also he got a ton of block coming from the "weak" side. iq off the charts

[@disposablecynic]

Absolutely

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

I would argue he was better at defense than offense.

[@fabioconceicao3891]

How come people want to compare him with L.J.. No comparison. M.J.´s unique.

[@iggyblitz8739]

Unique is an understatement, one of an amazing kind.

[@kirkgardner2002]

They compare LJ to MJ, not MJ to LJ.. get it right

[@Mr25thfret]

I agree. SUPERNATURAL. No comparison.

[@dbskshsjsjsks5771]

M.J. is more athlethic, than L.J.

[@dbskshsjsjsks5771]

L.J. is and will never be the goat, he's a self proclaimed goat

[@alexandresantos8049]

Michael Jordan simply the greatest in sports ever, IN ANY SPORT!

[@rcrana5135]

He doesnt flop he doesnt whine he doesnt cry. No weakness he is the GOAT. Period

[@reverseaffliction5440]

Pip hides his weaknesses well

[@michelcyrillandicho7111]

@@reverseaffliction5440 yes he just need 1 all start to hide his weakness. Unlike Bron who Needs Bosh, Wade, Love, Kyrie, AD, Westbrook and Allen to hide his weaknesses 🤣🤣

[@snowleafecho34]

He is probably the only guard who has the ability and physicality to time the shot and consistently jump ahead of time. When he's on the ground, he is just way too fast/strong/furious... incredible

[@quitmon]

He played both ends of the floor. Not only the best offensive player, but a great 1 on 1 defender & help defender.

[@raymonwhite3340]

These highlights remind me of how sad the Knicks and Pacers must have been ever year come playoff time. Those were great teams, but MJ was the truth.

[@francisflores6899]

greatest 2 way player of all time...bar none...10x scoring champ while always in the all defensive team...

[@zroxmolejon6278]

7 of this 10 is consecutive :D

[@pikkagtr1942]

"simply....amazing" When it comes to debating the greatest of all time There's Michael , then you can start with the #1 He is simply on another planet ZERO weaknesses and relentless

[@jannpalay9333]

What the actual f***.. this man is absolute savage... he's like a beast in disguised..

[@hetfield30]

It's been said so many times before, but he's the greatest!!!

[@aaronharris5069]

I watched a lot of MJ while in middle/high school. I knew he was clutch, and a potent scorer. But, man, he would shut you the hell down. GOAT, indeed!

[@hallyuotaku2777]

see how Jordan tries to chase the ball and continue playing even when he successfully block, it's because he don't show off much, unlike players this day, whenever they block someone they will shout, pose and look at the audience like they just won the DPOY.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

because of more drama than passion to the game

[@itsdouglasjohnson]

Spoiled kid era

[@dbskshsjsjsks5771]

Beacause the game has become so soft these days

[@durriellhumphrey]

😂🤣 Facts

[@jc23aircraftchannel]

the only all around player in basketball history,...GOAT

[@friday5561]

Notice how player's today always compare themselves to Jordan on a mainly point base. Jordan moved on the court like Bruce Lee in a movie. Nobody today has the charisma, creativity, leadership, inventiveness, dominance and agility...LIKE MIKE! he was so great he had people that weren't really into basketball watching his games. Like what tiger Woods did to golf. How many players can say that?

[@dwcdwc8944]

On basketball only Mike

[@feelcollins4358]

On that last part, Steph Curry does the same.

[@dwcdwc8944]

@@feelcollins4358 Not really

[@feelcollins4358]

@@dwcdwc8944 "he was so great he had people that weren't really into basketball watching his games." Yes really.

[@dwcdwc8944]

@@feelcollins4358 I mean Jordan do this with ez... Curry is a great player no doubt but is not the same chemistry when u watch Jordan. In my childhood i want to be like a Mike. I see plenty games. Is hard time for me when already u see in ur live best player ever...

[@antoniojoseph3944]

This is the part of his game I remember !!! They talk about Lebron and Kobe but Jordan was relentless on both sides of the court. My friends and I sometimes called him the Tazmanian Devil because he was a buzz saw and everywhere !!!!

[@Clutchcmac19]

Defensive player of the year and MVP in 1988 on offense and defense

[@Clutchcmac19]

True

[@Clutchcmac19]

True but Hakeem won MVP and defensive player of the year same year in '94, Robinson won MVP in '95

[@wunnell]

Jordan's intensity on the defensive was well above average in and of itself but when you consider his offensive workload it was truly incredible.

[@wwbdwwbd]

You kids know why MJ is called the GOAT? He played BOTH sides of the ball and played them relentlessly. I'm not even talking about his stats, his awards, his rings, his accolades, his dunks, his highlights, his athleticism, or his moves. I'm talking about MJ's mentality, his drive, and his will to power. On the hardwood, MJ was psychotically focused; he was demonic; he was more vicious than a honey badger, and he will take on God and win. That's what makes MJ the GOAT. Do you kids understand now?

[@Dcox720]

wwbdwwbd couldn’t have said it better myself. No comparison . MJ THE GOAT 💪🏾

[@boogieloo1831]

Honey badger! Lol! Great analogy! That was one of his uniques attributes that get ignored by many. MJ had and still has this incredible energy level that b all accounts, is unmatched by anyone in any sport or in life in general. It's what Isiah Thomas said was the reason for MJ 3peating while him and Magic succumbed to injuries. His frenetic energy on both offense and defense was crazy to see - I always say he played like a human pogo stick in his first 9 years - a fundamentally sound pogo stick. I understand the Kawhi comparison because Kawhi has orthodox defensive mechanics and fundamentals like MJ (no doubt he studied MJ video extensively), but he simply does not stack up. He's bigger than MJ but doesn't have MJ's foot speed and incredible energy levels. There was a series of plays in the '92 Knicks vs Bulls series where MJ scored at the hoop after splitting defenders, stole the outlet pass like a football player, got stripped by X-Man and MJ chased him down and stripped him back at the basket. You have to watch it to believe it as it was just incredible. This sequence defines him perfectly and especially in terms of defense - never quit.

[@thinkcritically6373]

Sorry i'm late to the party.... loved all your comments up until you said he could take on GOD and beat him. No one can ever beat, challenge or oppose the Almighty Creator... otherwise Jordan is best 2way player ever, hands down!

[@crl2778]

@RichieValinz he's one of two players to win defensive player of the year and mvp in the same season

[@MrDangelo7777]

@@boogieloo1831 that was the series they say who game it's this? this Michael Jordan Game!

[@nesnejls]

What I remember most growing up in Chicago watching these teams was the relentless defensive pressure the Bulls would apply if they were down, particularly if they were down big. And that did happen sometimes. Jordan and Pippen (who was a spectacular defender) would press in the frontcourt and stay on the other team like their lives depended on it. The comeback rarely started with offense, but rather with pressure that translated into layups on the other end and panic / chaos for the other team. Rodman too was excellent at this because of his athleticism and will to defend, although it wasn't as freakish as in his Piston days. The entire team got the joke - defense wins and the commitment to it can keep you in any game, even if the offense is flat or Jordan was having one of his rare off shooting nights. All of those guys, starting with Jordan, were capable of contributing to wins or even dominating a game in ways that had nothing to do with scoring.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

thats why during olympics kukuc has zero points ahahaha

[@DPMusicStudio]

Agreed. I recall a regular season game against Orlando in 97. Magic had 72 points at the half. Jordan was "off" that night... and they were down by 22 at one point in the 3rd quarter. They ended up winning by 5 or 6 in OT. Kukoc saved their butts, though. Not Jordan. Point being that they held the Magic to about 50 points in the 2nd half. Defense was nuts in the 2nd half. They won 121 - 126 I think

[@michaelholmes7095]

Now that's U call defense. Only man that helps out their teammate and also play 1 0n 1 defense. The GOAT🐐.

[@rakulnito]

Where have we seen this level of defense on this NBA era... This was the reason for me to love basketball. Now is all about 3 point shooting contest rather than a match.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Its sooooo boring. I never watch it anymore and I always used to.

[@NemesisN4Sir]

MJ would just stare in Lebron eye and Lebron would just quit and says "I'm not worthy".

[@nikolasb6007]

he don't even need to stare... he'd just walk onto the court and LeBJ would just step aside or hide in the locker room. No words needed.

[@trinalewis6489]

Nemesis Enforcer 🤣😂

[@secretasianman440]

Lebron would claim he got fouled

[@j.lozano1667]

There's no place for lbj when mj is in the court. Lbj is just a comedian

[@chrisbano9216]

Lebrons defense he would flop all the time, when Jordan quickly blows by him, lol

[@luisgabrielletan]

the Greatest Of All Time! great video

[@edisonsubandi7231]

From his atletiesm , concentration, read the game , learnt opponents movement, made opponents nervous and scored with dunk with crowded involved there is only one GOAT which is Michael J Jordan.

[@pierrevelez1646]

Thats just insane the best player on both sides of the ball i tell everybody that Jordan would rip lebron everytime he'd try to go up

[@washburn11000]

FACTS

[@Mr.Oct___]

What an inspiration...Jordan is just the Ultimate. He had Otherworldly offense...Smothering/suffocating defense & hustles like a madman. #bravo #23 doesn't even look right on anyone else's chest.

[@medestinier]

Most amazing part is that he jumps first and waits for a block shot in midair.

[@wistiti93420]

hang time my friend ....offensivly or defensivly .... he always used it

[@medestinier]

I enjoyed watching another great video. Always thank you!!

[@boogieloo1831]

Love both of your MJ videos. You guys both do great work.

[@raymarobedoza3461]

yah it's intactly

[@depannist]

and also decides which hand would be best suited for this particular block!

[@thegodofpez]

Talk about the total package. There will never be another MJ.

[@debrahollinger7167]

I miss this kind of Basketball! MJ Played like a man possessed both offensively and defensively!! GOAT!!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you , The Goat.

[@chill6789]

I can guarantee this 20 years from now people won't be watching drama james videos, they'll still be watching videos of MJ, he's been retired for almost 20 years and look at how many views his videos get The greatest to ever play the game

[@meganbrown298]

His anticipation on some of those blocks is insane.

[@LovingTinha]

Modern day players superstars simply would struggle against Jordan, because Jordan would not only crush you on offense, he then added insult to injury and would also make your life hell while on defense. Player nowadays don't have to worry about hand check, but if they did, it would change them completely, and someone like Jordan with those massive powerful hands would dominate so easily any of these no contact players. Modern players are no longer playing the full game of basketball, they are only playing offense. Defensively they are no longer able to play physically like they should and used to. That is why Jordan is the goat, he dominated in an era where defense was at its peak. Now it it non existent. Being dominant offensively nowadays has no meaning or significance. Anyone can do it. There is no challenge anymore.

[@boogieloo1831]

Thank You - exactly. Hand checking and all the related physical defense is huge - it changes the game. Not only can you do much less, can't use a fancy handle and are under duress shooting but it tires you out - not only being defended but having to defend. These things don't happen today which is why I don't understand guys like LBJ crying about fatigue. You used to see guys including MJ tired at the start of the 4th quarter but he would find a way. Today is much more of a skills demonstration on offense. If MJ played today, it would be unbelievable with no true physical defense - he could do whatever he wants. It wouldn't be fair.

[@igorbukovy4313]

Yeah man i totally agree with you, this new era sucks!

[@louburgunde9719]

Jordan was ruthless on defense for a 6'6 guard the guy was too much all around.. Even as he was widing down in his career with Chicago... He was still totally awesome on Defense,and offense... Yes he would have much fun in today's NBA! Yes yes it happens to be that one had to edit. I see mistake that I did not catch at first,so then I must correct it if I can catch the error. That way my point can be understandable to the reader a little better as a pose to if I did not edit..

[@ihiangt2104]

Kawhi ?

[@ERIC_RENATO]

Thanx GOD, someone over here understands something about the game.

[@patrickmartin2689]

I like Lebron I really do but watching footage like this will always remind me of why he is concerned the Goat of the NBA...🤗

[@827Drew]

Considered :D

[@kosemkamtsan]

To me, this is the best Jordan video. You get to see how absolutely dominant he was in every aspect of the the game. You also get to see exactly how he struck so much fear in his opponents. He refused to take plays off, and whoever had the ball in their hands had to constantly worry about Jordan’s giant quick hands and his cat-like reflexes.

[@blakestillinthegame4248]

Now that's what you call playing on both ends. Jordan helped everybody with their man on defense

[@lionelkennedy1394]

This is simply a display of textbook defense by the greatest to ever play basketball... Michael Jordan!

[@kjz8774]

Jordan sure was the man in the 90's all defensive team, NBA champion, Finals MVP, Regular Season MVP you couldn't watch a better player back then.

[@julrob97]

Anyone who says he’s not the GOAT and that LeBron is even in his league, is just a fool.

[@karthikramani3213]

And there are many fools in this universe...

[@Katlynbeam18]

MJ 6 chips to LBJs 4..MJ 30.1 scoring avg. Highest ever..to LeBrons 27.2ppg ..record in the NBA Finals MJ 6-0 v LeBron 4-6 and Finals games won MJ 24 -11 v LeBron 22-33( no GOAT has losing record on the biggest stage...MJ 9 buzer beaters in Regular season( most all time) and 27 -54 50% on shot under ten seconds to go in the game ..LeBron 7 buzzer beaters 4th all time..19-94 on shots with under 10 seconds to go in game..MJ 50+ POINT GAMES 39 And a record 8 in playoffs..LeBron 16 50+ point games ..one in the playoffs..MJ 9 times 1st team All defensive first team( tied most all time.with Kobe and Hakeem) v LeBron 6..MJ Defensive player of the year and led the NBA in scoring..only player with two straight 50 point games in playoffs..and MJ led the NBA in steals 3 times..v LeBron none..LeBron did led in assists in 2020..to be fair.. MJ never did but why when u can drop 60 on anybody..MJ was tougher..meaner..more skilled..footwork ..body control..ect..he was the greater winner by far..and my GOAT because he was the best I have ever since..1981 to 20022

[@kriskohut7159]

@@Katlynbeam18 nice job of laying down the facts. MJ was the GOAT and played at a time when rough tough ball and sick skill were a plenty and he still was the pinnacle of perfection.

[@ramsesstafford4640]

*SUPER* *FACTS* 🦸🏽‍♂️

[@thegodofpez]

@@Katlynbeam18 Damn you did your homework! Much appreciated and I fully agree!

[@pmdl23]

Very blessed to have been able to watch MJ play in Chicago- he is still missed!

[@murilocruz7752]

There's a reason why MJ won DPOY and steals titles and why he's no 1 among guards in blocks. Dude worked both ends of the court.

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

Mike was too vicious. Made that shit look EASY against the best in the world.

[@mafemoments8480]

I miss Jordan playing in the NBA... Amazing player.

[@haroldbenton979]

Look up the game of the 92 Olympics when Jordan and Pippen combined made it their goal to shut down Toni Kukoc the best player in Europe that was drafted by the Bulls GM Jerry Krause that they both hated the GM. They shut him down to the point he scored 0 points had 0 assists in the game. The thing about Jordan was he could drop 50 even 60 on you if he had to then also shut your best player down also all game long. Then throw in Pippen that could drop 40 a night if he had to plus do the same on Defense then for their second 3 peat run they added Rodman the human eraser of the board and also one of the best defensive players of all time. There was a reason why the Bulls of the Mid 90's were called the Dobermans of Defense.

[@rambosexy2009]

Ugly Nigga Thank you.

[@wistiti93420]

He was not in the team for the 1st 3PEAT ....Rodman not too

[@leonhizon607]

Kukoc had 4 points and 5 assists. He wasn't the best player in Europe. It was Drazen Petrovic. He lit Michael Jordan up.

[@JO-oc3ne]

Leon Hizon lol

[@andreaspapadakis2602]

correction..it wasnt drajen either..it was a jordan like unstopable offensive machine nick galis..all great european players contemporary to him admitted quotiing or in video that he was the one guy that would destroy your defense regardless what you will do..drajen arvidas kukoc martsulionis and many others have many nightmares from nick and they admitt it//

[@firstnamelastname6217]

Steals,blocks with left and right hands,and shoots also left and right hands,rebounds etc..it needs a lot of gas/stamina .he's so amazing

[@nebolution00]

Love warching MJ career highlights, never gets old. #GOAT

[@andreidonato2907]

This is the Reason why he is Considered as The Greatest Of All-Time Because he played Both Offense And Defense oh yeah he won the DPOY he is also the Scoring Champ and MVP just wow! Another Great video made by the Mvp wistiti93420

[@andreidonato2907]

not many really but i can say the only player that i know that can also win the scoring champ and defensive player of the year is wilt other than him i don't know but sadly dpoy is not yet made or not yet giving during the time of wilt ...yeah i agree with you hoopfan71 mj valued his defense that is the reason why he is the G.o.a.t not only in my eyes but also in the eyes of many thanks bro.

[@michelcyrillandicho7111]

@@andreidonato2907 he is also slam dunk champ and all star mvp. Wilt didn't do that

[@primothagod]

This is still one of my favorite videos and I don’t even hoop no more

[@ATLienForLife]

Predator! There's no better way to describe the intensity & defensive prowess displayed in this clip.

[@aaronharris5069]

The quick hands and anticipation by MJ are superb. But, what impresses me the most about his defense, is that he is rarely out of position, always pressuring the ballhandler, or, chasing his man running around the halfcourt. His footwork, is second to none. And he always follows the principle of making the offensive player make the first move. Just flawless. 😁👍👊

[@mikeywilkinsjr3769]

Nick Wright and Shannon Sharpe must’ve slept on or must’ve forgotten that Michael Jordan was that great defensively. One on One defense, weakside defense, anticipation, timing, you name it. 9x 1st team all defense & 1988’s Defensive Player of the Year Award

[@chickhearn4ever779]

Don't get me started on Nick Wright..Pinocchio loves to lie..

[@tysonstatham1287]

And it just kills me when Nick Wright or Shannon Sharpe or any of these people trying to secretly erase Jordan AND Kobe's legacy, hit u with the bs, "once Mike got Pippen, he started winning" WRONG! Pippen was drafted in '87 (along w/Horace Grant) In Pippen's first season and almost half of his second season, Scottie came OFF THE BENCH and he only averaged about 7 POINTS PER GAME! Grant didn't do much better. Scottie didn't start becoming a star until the 89-90 season. And He didn't became a grown-up and Superstar until the 90-91 season, the year the Bulls won their first title, and, consequently, the same year he guarded Magic in the finals. #truestory

[@deafboricua21]

They had to sell Lebron as “the better player” in order to keep their jobs. If they didn’t do that, there’s no reason for them to do what they do today.

[@souzabox]

It´s almost unbelievable... It´s like watching a super hero in action...

[@kevinace36]

Mannn just watch, GOAT. PERIOD

[@zikithegreat7470]

Will gladly watch basketball in Jordan era than today’s and I’m 15 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Jboooog18]

Muffe 803 your seeing some of the greatest basketball being played now

[@deafboricua21]

Jay TS I want hand-checking rule back!!

[@Jboooog18]

Jhonathan Cosme ehhh I'd keep it out personally. What I do want back is the refs holding the whistle on physical plays and letting players be emotional without giving techs and flagrants

[@blackadam06]

+Jay TS "your seeing some of the [greatest] basketball being [played now]" Oh really? Then why are the ratings CONSISTENTLY much LOWER than they were in the mid 80s and 90s? Here I'll show you why: "With the implementation of the [new rules], it has [now] become [more difficult] for [defenders] to defend [penetration], cover the entire floor on [defensive rotations], and [recover to the shooters]. This has provided [more time] for shooters to ready themselves for [better] quality shots. Another important feature is the [defensive 3-second rule], which has resulted in a [less congested] lane area. And as a [direct result] of this, ball handlers are [now] getting [more opportunities] at the [rim], due to [more] dribble penetration. Additionally, teams [also realize] that this has [made] the 3-point shot a great competitive equalizer. Because they're [now] able to [take] and [make more] of them at a [higher] and [more efficient] rate." -- Stu Jackson; Exec VP of Basketball Operations: "Rules changes have freed shooters, allowed offenses to soar"; By John Hareas, NBA.com April 10, 2009 Here you have the VP of NBA Operations telling you guys, just how much more EASIER the new rules have made it for perimeter guys to operate in this era. And he should know, because he helped design and implement 'em. Whenever you have pt guards (not Bigs), leading the league in pts scored IN THE PAINT (like Tony Parker did for 3 years straight), then you know you have a soft ass game these days LOL!! It's just time for you millennials to face facts: your era = WWE basketball

[@Vallnerik]

I was a young teen in Chicago during the MJ years, it was awesome and he is the GOAT. However the league today has an insane amount of talent. And you have HiDef TV and League Pass.

[@LovingTinha]

When he was young, he was the best player at both ends of the court and leading the league in steals and defensive player of the year while scoring over 30 ppg in the toughest grittiest era of all time, nobody compares to Jordan

[@rude0331]

Only player to give you nightmares awake, a real TITAN among boys

[@SD_simma]

Pound for Pound. Position to Position. Elite on both ends of the floor, offensively & defensively: Two-Player at it Finest. He knew every player's style to know how to play against him.Literally, Michael Jefferson "Air" Jordan is the Greatest of All-Time!

[@ratpack7429]

MJ's hand, eye coordination was CRAZY!!

[@DragonGP]

One thing seldom mentioned is Jordan's incredible motor. Of the megastars that I've seen play since the early 70s, his motor might be the best, which is remarkable when you consider how fast-twitch he is as an athlete. Those two things usually don't go together. He would play all-out, two-way basketball, quarter after quarter, and never seemed to wilt. Game after game. Freakier still is knowing that often times he would do that on very little sleep.

[@junior2404]

The stamina that it takes to be this intense on both ends of the ball... I wonder if they ever did a pulmonary study on him? Some guys get to rest on defence and preserve their energy for offence others it's vice versa, but Jordan is literally covering the whole court non-stop. It's Roberto Carlos and Cafu of Brazil, tremendous stamina.

[@bobbyd6097]

I have watched every game this season and Lebron in particular because of this GOAT debate. I have NEVER seen LBJ defend like that ever! He can defend don't get me wrong but Mj was much better.

[@arvinsosmena1086]

Bobby D Lbj picks his spot on defense.This is why MJ has more steals & blocks than LBJ in less games..

[@whoami5115]

Nah bruh you just being nice... LBJ cant defend... his footwork poor... he is so heavy footed and lose focus trying to pad his stats. He's not as Athletic as some may think. LBJ like to check the person on the opposite team who's the worst shooter on the floor so he can sag off... he dont wont to take a real defensive challenge

[@halash_gowda5127]

@@whoami5115 NO OFFENSE BUT LBJ HAS THE UGLIEST FOOTWORK OF ALL TIME..

[@lecowardjames]

@@arvinsosmena1086 he only know chased own block🤫

[@depannist]

Got beat a couple times by the first step. Still able to make up and get the block or swipe the ball away. That’s speed, agility, bball IQ. Who else can match that and also be so dominant on offense consistently? 🐐

[@jeep1077]

He might have let some of those guys go by him on purpose. I used to do it when I still had hops. If I knew the guy didn't have hops. I would lay back and wait to take the ball for an easy turnover.

[@lonniebaines1720]

IN 20 YEARS ,I HAVE " NEVER " SEEN LEBRON PLAY DEFENSE LIKE THIS CONSISTENTLY...YEAR AFTER YEAR.....BUT LEBRON SAYS HE'S THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME.....SHEEZ

[@Sonnel_James]

This just show how smart of a defender MJ is.

[@selfloveandsportstalk3355]

I know he won the defensive player of year.... Jordan was a underrated rim protector💯🎯 a lot of theses blocks are a big men😐

[@frederiklegoff8843]

MJ was a beast from an another planet!👀👀

[@anthonymason4999]

This is AMAZING. the guy is 6’4 out here blocking…excuse me….swatting away 7 foot layups….then tenacious enough to swarm smaller guards or even bigger longer guards just punish them on defense. He is an animal that we won’t get to see this Lifetime!!!

[@MasterKeyMagic]

If MJ didn’t play any defense ever, he would still be the GOAT but whoever is second would be pretty close. Thats how much of a beast he was on offense. But because he also gave 110% on defense too, arguably the greatest or one of the greatest defensive players of all time, it puts him way way way ahead of whoever is second in the GOAT conversation, which isn’t Leflop. Nobody comes close. Its also why he has as great a case as Muhammad Ali for being the GOATS of not only their sports but also of ALL sports and ALL athletes.

[@joerivera7865]

The greatest basketball player of all time period

[@charleyeugenestrom.3249]

Jordan played really hard and dedication love of the game.and got lots of fans too.Amen to micheal.watching from the area of 97761.

[@AJLIGAN]

Michael Jordan is the Icon, the Legend, and the GOAT...

[@danilorosales9154]

Wow!!!! There is not defence today, watching Michael going for all is inspiring!!!!!

[@roycck]

GOAT! There is none that comes close to MJ in terms of explosiveness play on the court.

[@omidfilms]

“Our hearts aren’t fatigued and that’s the most important part” -Michael Jordan

[@FCP-ni6fn]

Best defender in history in shooting guard position!

[@rick5976]

Mike was probably the best conditioned athlete ever. In big games he would play about 42min & overall was playing in the high 30's a game for his career. This is when players played as hard on defense as offense. Watch some regular season games in the 80's & 90's against top competition & you'll see guys so winded, holding their shorts & gasping for air during a free throw. That's because they sprinted back on defense & ran around multiple screens every time down the flow. The game was less iso & more movement. Today there is very little defense & mostly 3 point shooting. You could play all 48 minutes now & not put in the physical effort these guys back in the day did in 20 min of play.

[@Wis_Dom]

DEFENSE!! Today's NBA is weaker than a marshmallow fighting a cotton ball.

[@washburn11000]

Lol FACTS!

[@naujitking2868]

💯

[@johnmilligan2964]

Unlike other players MJ had as much pride in his defense as he did in his offense. In fact I think that it takes a lot more energy and focus to play lockdown defense then it does to be a prolific scorer. MJ played as hard in games that didn't mean anything as he did in the big games. If load management had been suggested to him he would have used it as motivation to play even harder for more minutes.

[@mattslev]

Jordan was not only the greatest perimeter scorer in the history of the game, he was also the greatest perimeter defender along with Scottie Pippen. Those two terrorized opponents defensively.

[@vincespell]

Listen I'm a Jordan fan but to say he was the "Greatest Scorer" isn't true, that would be Wilt Chamberlain! Wilt was the greatest in game scorer in the history of the game, Mike comes second in-in game scoring!

[@dennismccoy291]

He gave you all of that on defense, with 2 steals a game while averaging 30pts 6rebs 5ast while shooting just under 50% from the field. And he consistently came through when you needed him and he won. Incredible GOAT

[@mvwi1]

Great video! You got some highlights I hadn't seen before.

[@minimal_Sonntag]

Just fantastic defensive work!

[@norway0618]

CANT BELEIVE THAT JORDAN IS SO BEAUTIFUL EVEN IN A DEENSIVE END... OMG.. HANDS DOWN THE GOAT..

[@SDesWriter]

This is why no one will ever be better overall than him. Jordan couldn't hold a candle to outside shooters like Curry, or post players like Hakeem, or power players like Shaq or Lebron, but he could do everything equally well PLUS he was the best defender in the league a half-dozen times AND a great rebounder. He was so much better than everyone that teams like Detroit just decided to foul him every time he had the ball so the officials would eventually let them get away with more contact. He got a lot of calls, but the hits he took without a whistle compared to what's called today is mind-blowing.

[@maxpower9175]

michael was in the air anticipating his opponent shot before the opponent even decided to try a shot, today's defenders put a hand up and get credited with playing the best defense they could...

[@washburn11000]

There is NO defense nowadays

[@dudedude4034]

Two dudes who never took a day off…God and the GOAT

[@thetruefistofthenort]

Ferocious mix. Impeccable work. Awesome upload. Love your channel. I'm checking in daily.

[@Joscope]

The thing that this video doesn't show and that was so awesome about Jordan is how he slow rolled the opposition by letting them get shots off he knew they had a poor chance of making so later they would still be confident enough to shoot instead of pass the ball. Then at a crucial point in a game when they needed points they think they have a easy 2 and they'd shoot or drive the lane and Mike would swat the ball into the 10th row and they'd be like holy crap how did he do that and for the rest of the game they're thinking 'where's Mike?? where's Mike??' and they aren't concentrating on what they're supposed to be doing. This was Jordan getting in their heads and it always worked.

[@Lolononame233391]

Génération 70-80’s , vous avez eu la chance de voir les meilleurs de l histoire de la NBA à mes yeux ! Mais vous avez surtout pu vivre l ère Jordan !! Nostalgie ✌🏻

[@TheRaidernation33]

Greatest talent,greatest basketball skill and will to win at all costs these others guys don’t belong in the same category as this man he brought it every night there were no days off with him he gave everything to his team

[@EDouble1]

The *ONLY* player in history to be scoring leader and defensive player of the year *IN THE SAME YEAR!* Yes, there are other accolades that year (MVP etc) but I only pointed out those 2 for a reason.