Michael Jordan's UNDERRATED years as a Wizard

An in depth look at Michael Jordan's tenure as a Washington Wizard, and the details that reveal just how incredible those seasons really were.
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[@jonnyarnett]

If Jordan had stayed healthy in the 01-02 season, how far do you think the Wizards would have gone?

[@astonishedblade9003]

They were really starting to gel at the time and could have possibly made it to the finals... If they had, we would have saw Michael lose in the Finals for the first time ..kind of glad I didn't have to witness that.

[@ghost-bx7kw]

@@astonishedblade9003 or make the eastern conference finals or maybe beat Lakers Jk probably not beat L.A

[@ShawnThomas78]

They was not beating New Jersey... so STOP with the bullshit. MJ is the GOAT but time catches up with everyone and he sucked at being a GM.

[@shadow_j2762]

They probably would have made the playoffs, but wouldn’t go very far in the postseason

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Jonny Arnett -NBA KZbinr Washington reaches a number 8 seed or 7 seed if Michael stays healthy in 2001/02

[@knightrider693]

He blew his knee out at 40 and immediately tried to get back on defense. Absolute savage!

[@knightrider693]

Also remember when LeBron had to be carried of the floor for cramps?.. now to be fair he was on his period and it particularly bad that night lol

[@kamisensei2247]

@@knightrider693 take their 🥜🥜 out of your mouth 🤡

[@ChonkyBoi_yt]

@@knightrider693 try playing on cramps

[@jennifer_clark]

​@@knightrider693why u hating on lebron

[@blakedelgado7174]

​@@jennifer_clarkcuz that clown is trash 😂

[@zenmart]

I bought a ticket to watch Jordan & The Wizards play against The Clippers. I got the ticket for $20. He was the highest scorer on either team, and shot the winning shot. It was amazing! Best $20 I ever spent.

[@alejandrorivas1258]

Wuao thas incredible could you say me the date of that game? So I can watch thank you I'm from Caracas Venezuela

[@taco2728]

What a deal.

[@hod2571]

I saw him on the Wizards when he came to play Boston. Only time I could see Jordan. So worth it!

[@trouttome4199]

Ho D Clipper tickets were extremely cheap during those years

[@HeribertoNieves]

i never had the luxury to watch that beast play so i envy you in a good way, i bet you wont ever forget that game

[@akkshaysharrma9991]

Jordan at age 40: *plays all 82 games* Kawhi: *sweats nervously*

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Lol! Good one. And probably true?

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

How will LeBron play at age 40

[@mr.harambe2658]

@@Frankieefootballmundial Lebron may play descent I guess he spends 1 million on his body every year and has the best trainer and acces to technology

[@jeffreeepstein1175]

@@mr.harambe2658 yeah imagine him in jordans era

[@heelthesole]

i mean, as this video shows, jordan prolly shouldnt have played all 82

[@CBZero]

This should be in the Last Dance doc as a bonus.

[@amazingeric97]

Michael Jordan had the final say on content in The Last Dance. Because of the way his relationship ended with the Wizards, he probably does not want to talk about his final two years of playing in the NBA.

[@samiahmed6875]

Probably, in season 2. They will perhaps speak on wizards days, business expansion as billionaire, owning his own NBA team, his hoF inductee. Imo.

[@guillermojrboy3292]

This is the online DLC . xD

[@Cblock1985]

I heard they started filming again during those times. So there is probable some HD footage in the vault.

[@CallMeShoe]

They shouldn’t. The Last Dance was the perfect ending.

[@astonishedblade9003]

To be 40 years old and STILL be the go to guy in ANY professional sports is unbelievable and pretty much says it all....The GOAT... Period!

[@agdjdh4689]

Maybe except chess

[@Rodzilla97]

@Mike B yes. for him to avg 20 ppg in the NBA at 40 year old is awesome. he's the only 40 year old to avg 20ppg. he was a legit all star, not just a pity all star (like wade and dirk this year, or Kareem his last year)

[@tulstra]

@@Rodzilla97 wade and dirk weren't real all stars this year though they were different slots because they are thought to he retiring, completely different situation to MJ

[@theoffgridtravelers7316]

Didn't one until Bird and Magic were older and hurt. 17 game in a row losing streak with Boston. Swept twice in the Playoffs with Bird, couldn't even beat Detroit until 91. Over rated I saw him almost every game in Boston Garden. His first 7 years he got his clock cleaned by Boston and others. GOATS don't lose 17 straight times to Boston.

[@Rodzilla97]

@@theoffgridtravelers7316 they didn't lose 17 straight to Boston. maybe 13 straight, but that was super early in MJ's career, when he had charles oakley as his 2nd best scoring option, lol(oakley was not a scorer) once 1988 hit, and his roster was better, the Bulls were beating the Lakers and Celtics quite often. 1991 showtime Lakers with Magic/Worthy got beat pretty soundly by the Bulls, and they weren't old, so don't try it (check their ages before you try it, don't you do it, you'll look dumb) same with the bad boy pistons, they weren't all of a sudden old in 1991(just cause you don't like MJ and wanna make excuses), when they just won 2 straight titles in 89 and 90. they were going for a 3 peat, that's not old. got beat in the ECF by the better team, no shame, but the old excuse doesnt fly whatsoever, and is weak (their ages prove otherwise, as does the fact that they were going for a 3 peat) now had they not won in 3 years and were 35+ years old with their stars i'd agree. but as it stands, they werent old whatsoever

[@faster_caster2722]

The only player wearing a retired jersey during the game with a statue in front of his home stadium. Goat shit

[@faster_caster2722]

Jose Rios this is what “popular” players don’t understand or conveniently forget. MJ worked off season and actually proved himself before the GOAT status.

[@GreaterThanSolomon]

Jose Rios that’s why lebron was all in his feelings against Pat. He didn’t let him take number 23

[@BGee720]

Kobe had enough #s (stats ) for 2 careers

[@CD-rs2pl]

They had a statue of Wayne Gretzky after his 9th season. MJ is goat of ball but gretzky is goat of team sports. Dominated his era like no one else

[@JMar032189]

And it was bron who wanted to retire # 23 on every team

[@nicoalabat6670]

His Wizards days pretty much prove of having no issue with Zone defense. MJ once stated he would never had same NBa achievements if Zone was in NBA, but he was referring to real Zone like college and with hand checking, not with not true Zone in today's game due to 3 second rule, no hand checking and spacing. Early 2000 Zone was implemented and handchecking was still present, and an old MJ had no issue with it.. Wizard MJ is underrated for sure ..

[@victoralexander3767]

Omg bruh I love this comment. It's such a difference

[@fernandozamorano4627]

It just took some time to figure it out. True basketball IQ

[@mrblue3879]

random nba player: "my back hurts" 🐐: "So you have chosen *51 points dropped on your head* "

[@heisenberg5705]

I broke my back spinal

[@Apathetik]

Lmao omg.. look who tf I found 👻😉🖤 Bro yes! You think he was really even tryin in those 10 points - games? Smh you know what’s good Blue. MJ will always be the greatest #CHITOWN

[@mrblue3879]

@@Apathetik ayyy Boogie 🥰 LeBron the 🐐 to me followed by MJ then Kobe but as long as it's those 3 idk what the order is 😎

[@yeseloraelsama8949]

@@mrblue3879 what’s your stance on Kareem

[@mrblue3879]

@@yeseloraelsama8949 greatest on the court and off the court player simultaneously 1 Kareem 2 LeBron 3 Jordan 4 Bill Russel 5 Magic

[@nystagmus]

I was more impressed with Michael Jordan being 40 + years old scoring, rebounding, and still being athletic with arthritic knees than his years in his prime. You don’t appreciate it until you get up there in years

[@huntersmith674]

same here. those were the only 2yrs that i really rooted for him! i thought he was amazing those 2 yrs.

[@user-pm2vk1rq2t]

Scoring Rebounding.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

I'm 44 and completely understand. I watched his entire career on Chicago sports channel because I had a satellite dish in the 80s and 90s. Dishes back then got everything.

[@asianfighter62]

nystagmus yes some of us was still doing combat missions in the infantry and special forces at 47 and over which you do not hear about. Infantry and special forces are for below 32. Jordan like some of us are exception to the rules within such professions.

[@donnelladams340]

When you can score 50 points at the age 39 that man can NEVER be considered overrated

[@sensai7477]

Donnell Adams Kobe must be better cuz he dropped 60 at 40 then

[@realniggashit3]

Jamal Crawford just did last year in what was likely the last game of his career

[@Jay_draco]

itzkevvy D Kobe was 37 dumbass he passed away at 41 so how tf would he be 40 in 2016?

[@brendagray4958]

@@Jay_draco, you damn right. What a dumbass. He got corona😷

[@eastonhopkins6947]

itzkevvy D he was 37 NOT 40 🤦‍♂️

[@danielallyway]

I saw him as a Wizard. Oohs and ahhs every play. Worth the experience.

[@Tarzan118]

There’s very little I wouldn’t give up to go back and watch him in the 90s. Humans have been here for 200,000+ years and I just barely missed out on seeing MJ play live 😭

[@marcoslaureano5562]

I envy you bruh.

[@marcoslaureano5562]

@@Tarzan118 I saw and it was worth everything to watch him play live. Words just do NOT do the man justice.

[@brianbadonde9251]

Shut the fuck up stop commenting under every video

[@logicaldude3611]

@@Tarzan118 He was a walking legend. It got to the point where you simply believed he was going to win the Finals each year. When it was a clutch situation, you simply expected him to come through and he always did. I've never had as much confidence in a player than I had in Michael Jordan. Even his opponents felt that way and openly talked about it.

[@skatershaner]

In my opinion, this video is what solidifies MJ as the GOAT. He proved that he could dominate in today's NBA, and also had the longevity produce for many more years after the 98 season. If he didn't retire twice in the 90s, he'd also probably be the all time points leader, and hold many of the playoff totals records that Lebron currently holds. While Lebron may end up with the greatest career of all time, MJ is the greatest player of all time.

[@moegreen5760]

Jordan became famous worldwide before the internet was in mass use. Very few brought the roof down like Mj did

[@legendarywiimaster]

GOATJ

[@bmp254]

LeBron still needs to win at least 2 championships to be tied with Jordan. But Jordan never lost a Finals, so LeBron really needs to win about 8 of those things to even out the losses.

[@shotdoctor5869]

This dude dropped 40 point games at the age of FOURTY! Case closed my dude.

[@king_has_no_clothskul8635]

no big deal if you take most of the shots.

[@Wis_Dom]

Jordan the GOAT! Easily!

[@coollibra3644]

Greatness and he was efficient too. What he was doing at 40 before the injury is Goat.

[@Wis_Dom]

And he did it TWICE!

[@brianzeiger1222]

Still have to make them

[@215thuglord]

Mike was putting up max contract numbers at 40... Sheesh!!!

[@jessiegomez2411]

Good numbers but not winning.awesome.jordan was a selfish bitch.we all know.

[@jamesdjl4359]

@@jessiegomez2411 lebron get off the burner accounts. Nobody is buying all your shit talking.

[@homerfloydarroyo3676]

@@jessiegomez2411 how does it taste?, i mean lebron's balls!..😂 cant accept the truth it hurts jessie j.

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@@jessiegomez2411 not winning with 6-6 vs 3-6 ahahhaahhahahhaha

[@elboogie2324]

Dude, right?

[@logicaldude3611]

When MJ would put up those 40-50 point games with the Wizards, it was almost enough to make you cry. At his age and coming off a few years of retirement, it was amazing to watch. It was this nearly 40 year old guy who was literally not just A living legend but THE living legend. When he had randomly had those games where he looked 5 years younger, it was unreal. The guy was far past the peak of his powers but he was still able to do incredible things against people half his age.

[@Quietplague2000]

Sounds like Bron...

[@noncomplacent]

@@Quietplague2000 you must be a kid

[@Quietplague2000]

@@noncomplacent whatever helps you man it does in fact still sound like Lebron hate all you want

[@noncomplacent]

@@Quietplague2000 @joshuaestrada4188 nice catch phrase. 'Lebron hate'. I could care less. I don't swing on athletes nuts like you do. Bron isn't in the same league as MJ though. Only young people think that.

[@ricdafric7565]

​@joshuaestrada4188 nothing like Lebron. Much easier for Lebron.

[@rafaelperez3074]

I'm 51 years old and I'm convinced that there will never be another one like Michael Jordan. He changed the NBA, his footwork, his shots with a perfect parabola, full of magic, his competitiveness, his professionalism and desire to improve, his speed, vision and intelligence, he had it all. Amazing Michael Jordan, he's timeless.

[@dominiccampbell181]

The fact that prior to the injury, he was approaching his former self as the season went on, despite being almost 40, is ridiculously scary. 14:09 No, that's just not fair.

[@algladyou]

ya. because his style is so simple but not so simple and also very effective.

[@Culley91]

That’s exactly what I’m sayin it started to get ugly.....he was scoring without breakin a sweat at some point it was gettin bad for opposing teams and he could’ve got the wizards to a number one seed

[@m42037]

Domo Jones MJ could of played a few more years for sure

[@lainiwakura4678]

@@Culley91 Maybe a 3 seed

Kobe and MJ would have killed each other lol

[@numb3r0101]

Wow! The only player to ever score 50+ in 3 different generations 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-pm2vk1rq2t]

50 + Points. Three different generations.

[@chriscaldwell4482]

Three different decades.

[@paysonfox88]

Kobe Bryant came close though. He had 40 pts games in the 1990's, 2000's and 2010's. He had 60 point games in 2 different decades

[@knucleballfreedom]

My favorite moment in this video is when he knocked knees on his injury and with in SECONDS he was running to play defense! I show my son this and he said Dad, let's watch Space Jam again!

[@inthepaint2907]

It's why he's the best

[@avoidtheattic2688]

Yes for sure! Compare that to LeBron who's faking fouls and quitting on his team. Jordan truly was remarkable!

[@logicaldude3611]

That was so MJ that I didn't even notice. Most guys, especially now, would be lying on the ground writhing around trying to get the refs to call a foul thinking it was the other team's player who ran into him. The guy's competitive spirit burned so hot.

[@knightrider693]

LeBron would still be crying and waiting for an ambulance

[@divyeshanand5877]

@@knightrider693 Just saying that everyone in the NBA does this all the time and has been forever. It has become part of the game and people are changing playstyles because of this. When Lebron was just drafted he was just as good as he is now so even if he didnt complain he would have been just as good. The NBA is just changing along with the people.

[@kentuckybluegrass8695]

I’m 45 yrs old and watching this man growing up was an absolute privilege. He alone changed the love of the game. He made everyone a better more competitive player and brought the sport to another level.

[@lanecore75]

I think we came up in the best era for the NBA. I think the game has changed tremendously. There is no longer post play. It like there are only two positions to play. I miss seeing the big guys bang down low and the incredible post moves. Am I alone in my thinking?

[@jds5230]

Lane Corbett nah Man U just like my dad

[@jeffreeepstein1175]

@@lanecore75 no post play is right

[@lpv6136]

Lane Corbett post play gets boring ngl

[@jeffreeepstein1175]

@@lpv6136 nah

[@nowfaithis9799]

This is the type of story that Sportscenter needs to be doing instead of always finding 10 different ways to talk about LeBron 6 days a week. That crap is annoying.

[@jonnyarnett]

Lol. For real

[@erics9487]

I'm sure that's why their ratings have tanked.

[@byronlinley7847]

Man what u said

[@carlosreid51]

@@jonnyarnettThis is why a lot of youtubers on sports is better than most ESPN network broadcasters

[@marquelgirdner8037]

Why we can say if if if about Michael Jordan but we can't say if if if about LeBron James. Because if Kyrie and love doesn't get hurt and if Golden State doesn't pick up KD Lebron might have three more rings.

[@pranavnarania2322]

The narrative that Jordan’s wizards days were bad HAS to be eradicated. This man is a beast

[@blacknetsmed]

Wizards Years with MJ was not god awful, but he was not good either. Wizards Jordan was one of the most inefficient High Volume/High Usage player in NBA History. He had 46% True Shooting Percentage on a 36% Usage Rate. KZbin channels like this only rattles off basic counting stats and Field Goal % that give an inaccurate depiction for how good a player actually was. Jordan's resume with the Bulls was so pristine that it made his tenure with the Wizards is an ugly blemish.

[@ShotDead247]

@@blacknetsmed when your worst years have Donovan Mitchell type production (all star in 2020) I'd say they're pretty good years haha

[@blacknetsmed]

ShotDead247 Wizards Jordan wasn't putting out Donovan Mitchell type production. Mitchell was efficient this season at 56% True Shooting. Wizards Jordan rebounding, playmaking, and defense was still very good which made him All Star caliber his first season in Washington. He was more like a High Usage version of Draymond Green if Green took 22 shots instead of the 7fgs that currently shoots.

[@ericjohnson9575]

Couldn't even take them to the playoffs, stop

[@martindagoat3909]

Eric Johnson did you watch the fucking video. He was on pace to take them to the playoffs till the injury. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@proactivelifewithljc4000]

Jordan at 40 snatched the ball from the air with both hands & prevented the expected full lay -up!

[@SanoDragoon]

This video now feels like a nice complement to "The Last Dance" documentary. For someone that has always been curious of MJ's ternure with the Wizards, this is really good stuff.

[@Coach_Kaltenecker]

With no sports. I have watched old Bulls games and old Jordan games as a mini series to the documentary. The Bulls vs Jordan’s Wizards was a slow game but if you’re a diehard fan you’ll enjoy it.

[@logicaldude3611]

There was a lot of fear going into the first season that he wouldn't be able to play at a high level, that we wouldn't get to witness the old magic moments. But he provided plenty of them. The Wizards were on an absolute tear before his injury and there was a lot of excitement. He didn't end up missing a ton of games but the knee was still a lingering issue all year and I remember him having to get it drained all the time over the next year. It's a shame what happened because after that game against Indiana when he put up 6 points, things turned around in a BIG way for that team. Somehow they were winning night in and night out, and the "somehow" was Michael Jordan still being MJ.

[@baselinejordan1744]

he was arguably a top 10 player at ages 38-40 thats incredible

[@chrishuber8930]

Until he tore his maniscus he was top 3

[@ILLCLAPYOCHEEKSBOI]

Not arguably

[@basha8836]

More like top 5 and arguably top 2

[@bobbyd6097]

He was top 10 before his injury imo, his game was warming up in earlier games of the season and team chemistry was building

[@joshuaknight8878]

Top 5 n top 3 b4 his injuries in those years

[@johnnyseahorse3588]

Finally somebody made this video. I watched every wizards game start to finish. The disrespect from today i swear. People dont realize how great the Wizards were(only because of Jordan) before he was injured. That knee clash with Thomas... ill NEVER forget watching that moment live. One of the biggest what ifs in nba history for me. Jordan doesnt clash knees with Thomas = wizards make playoffs, mj win ANOTHER mvp, mic drop on any Lebron/Kobe vs MJ goat conversation of today. That would be the year to bring up. Man it makes me mad at why that had to happen.

[@stamina4357]

I feel you bro... that was very sad.

[@TheGameGuysBlog]

I remember having league pass that year (I’m a Bulls fan) and I also watched every game. I would have arguments with people that if Jordan got this team to the playoffs, he should be MVP. A lot of people were on Kidd that year because of the Nets turnaround after the trade, but Duncan ended up winning it. It would have been interesting to see how things would have played out if he didn’t get hurt.

[@jrsmith1998]

Johnny Seahorse I remember also. I was pissed off!!!

[@alexfarias5156]

Johnny Seahorse Jordan had a 20 point scorer as a teammate both seasons and still couldn't make the playoffs. Michael Jordan fan girls are mentally retarded. 🤦‍♂️

[@Revengetoyourliver]

Yea word up, I went to like 6 home games all within 5 rows...the truth shall come out!

[@hazzanfl9814]

His wizards days are so underrated to be 38-40 and still be absolutely balling impressive af even if it wasn't as good as with the bulls

[@NY_7]

Any Jordan fan knows that this man's pure talent, skill and determination would've destroyed anyone in the league now, just as it did back in the 80's, 90's and early 00's.

[@thegodoffacts2448]

Ok boomer

[@NY_7]

@@thegodoffacts2448.........You're using that wrong. Especially since I'm not a "Boomer".

[@handlebucket6285]

@@thegodoffacts2448 Okay normie.

[@Randomperson-zt3il]

He’s amazing

[@jurgle31337]

Ja Morant is tearing guys up with athleticism right now in the NBA. MJ has 4 inches on him, and 3 more inches of vertical. Yeah, he would still tear it up.

[@ukyo2010]

Most NBA players would kill to have the production of a Wizard Jordan even at their prime.

[@sharifbrown3567]

Most NBA players aren't all stars, so techincally true.

[@johnyee9604]

He's just the greatest ever. That's why Kobe learned a lot from him.

[@elockett4367]

And studied, or some would say copied Jordan's game down to a T. He even tried to walk like mj.

[@thejammathon3649]

@@elockett4367 I saw a bunch of side-by-side pics of them both on Pinterest yesterday... Kobe went a bit too* far with it... But Jordan was his hero and Kobe was way above average so.. let him slide

[@BigSmoke-wn4rd]

the Jammathon Kobe was goated

[@YudazOwn]

@Jamison Anderson chill out cuz

[@thejammathon3649]

@Jamison Anderson Mike Jordan was more than a house hold name in the 90s.. he basically lived in your house... And every lil' nigga wanted to be like Mike.. Seriously.. If you could be JUST like Mike then you was the man too by default. I remember it all very well , I'm 33 now.. Saying Kobe was a clone is nothing new , but the nigga was nice and did incorporate a few things in his game m.j never tried , but even then he was taking t mac shit.

[@bos3835]

I'm from Chicago and lived the entire Jordan era, I saw him play live when he still had hair, mid 80's. I always tell people if he didn't get injured during his wizards years he would've had them in the finals.

[@davidchandler6885]

stfu, if you watched jordan career then you know he was just barely above avg nbaer when he came back. everybody was embarrassed for him. from a god to that in just 2 yrs after hitting championship winning shot. he scored alot with the wizards cause he always had the ball, but he was no way even close to half as good as he was in 98'2 yrs before that. he couldnt jump, he was slow and I love jordan but this fact look at his highlights

[@davido6278]

Watching Brady play this past year with no one to throw to reminded me a lot of watching Jordan on the Wizards. It was amazing to watch both do so much with so little support... more fun to watch than the championship years.

[@dopespotar113]

@@davidchandler6885 he couldn’t jumó 😂😂 Jordan still was dunking in the wizards

[@BonesDMS4life]

@@davidchandler6885 yo ass high he averaged 25 ppg at some point in his return year

[@Kimeikus]

He would’ve pulled a similar playoff run to 2018 LeBron.

[@KleinpeterHank]

Jordan scored 40 points on 50%FG 8 times as a wizard. Chris Mullin did that 7 times in his entire Career.

[@JoseBYOB]

LOL

[@louburgunde9719]

The way he explained it was nothing short of beautiful 😂

[@mikeburnside424]

One question: How can anyone argue against this?

[@rudyflores5540]

Mike Burnside because there are dumb people in this world

[@pablogaming3627]

Too much stupidity i think. Hahaha

[@francisdao5019]

You can argue about anything. Same as suing someone. You can sue anyone.

[@themadrapper101]

I think I seen Jordan's last game.. It was against the Sixers right?

[@mindful_minipods]

they will try

[@PavelBarber]

Thank you so much for making this video. I learned a lot. It gets so tiresome hearing people discredit him when he WAS producing remarkably irregardless of his age. The fact is he set the bar so high it was unreachable. And as we have seen in the last dance documentary, they build you up to break you down. They look for any reason to say "he's not that good." Jordan showed that his entire career. Had a few bumps along the way but until there comes another player to perform as well as he did at that age, I don't want to hear the judgements. When you age you get slower. Overall athletically you deteriorate. You need longer recovery times, and you're more susceptible to injury. Maybe it's the fact that Jordan was almost superhuman that people feel the need to hold him to the high standards he set in the prime of his career. But if you have half a brain, and look at the numbers and be honest with yourself, he did not tarnish his reputation or ruin any perfect ending. He played until he couldn't any longer and as he did his entire career, he gave it all.

[@MrDavidKord]

There's clearly so much more to it than just the numbers he produced, too. The sheer improvement in both offensive and defensive ranking due to his presence was STAGGERING. CLEARLY the team around him elevated their games when he was on the court. He didn't just carry them with scores, steals, assists, and blocks, he carried their mentality from trash all the way up to a playoff level, possibly championship level. Insanity. On that note, I would have loved to see him and Pipp on the Blazers take on Kobe and Shaq on the Lakers. Phil would have a couple less championships.

[@kozmeetorez]

You being a hockey guy I truly appreciate your take on it.

[@arthurbrown2075]

I agree with you fully

[@arthurbrown2075]

@@MrDavidKord this is why he is my choice for GOAT

[@13CL456]

Back when I was 18, my friend and his pops let me and another friend tag along to a Wizards game. It was the first - and only - time I got to see MJ - my idol growing up (like most American kids) - play in person, so I was PUMPED! That game was against the Hornets, the game Doug Collins was talking about, where Jordan dropped 51. To this day, it's one of the greatest moments of my life, something I'll never forget!

[@juanpakinabang4370]

Goosebumps, best story i just read

[@logicaldude3611]

It was incredible seeing the highlights after it happened, can't imagine the excitement of actually being there.

[@your_local_gacha_girl5077]

Thats so great!

[@Quincybrown247]

It's amazing how he was able to play at such a high level for so long. He carried a team at age 40.

[@yusufabdul-alim1789]

Kobe did too

[@yusufabdul-alim1789]

Jordan is the best cause hes the reason kobe us the player he was today but kobe is literally the spitting Image of Jordan to me

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@Yea Ok hahahahaha

[@user-ke3ed5pq6z]

If he didn't retire twice he would had phishycal condittion to play untill 45 at the highest level for sure.

[@immortal2893]

Wizards jordan> any kobe 🙈

[@286mic]

So many people forget he was an MVP candidate until the injury. Thanks for reminding everyone.

[@jtremaine23]

286mic. True...he was the leading MVP candidate at the All star break but more injuries came soon after.

[@razkable]

02 nets won 49 games made the finals..it was a different era...

[@brianwilliams6167]

@@razkable u mean '03 nets

[@malemanjulpax2155]

Nevermind he scored 40,50 pts. What's amazing is that he did it efficienctly, making around 50% of his shots, considering he was a perimeter player. Plus, his defense was impeccable.

[@mightyreyes3020]

This is unbelievable statistics! Well done MJ.Earned my respect as the greatest ever.

[@jbizz80]

Finally, an NBA video that uses factual arguments instead of emotional ones.

[@worldwidewrestling2639]

The most under appreciated NBA KZbinr out there.

[@jonnyarnett]

Thats quite the compliment! Thanks for watching and thanks for all the support!

[@rightcoast4983]

"The deck was stacked against him" That is the perfect storm that made Jordan ditch retirement AGAIN. I've never seen another athlete that thrives on pressure, trash talk, the fire to win, and pushing others around him to be better. I'm from Wilmington and graduated from Laney. It's something I will always be proud of. I still drive by his childhood home almost daily.

[@Journeyofourlife436]

That 15-1 streak with RIP just got to show that Jordan is aiming for the playoff and probably aiming to win the finals. Sadly the injury happens.

[@Zamppa86]

#99 is not used in hockey anymore because of Wayne Gretzky. I think #23 should not be used in basketball because of Michael Jordan.

[@ave5668]

i think its too late now

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

Wayne Gretzky is the Michael Jordan of hockey, not the other way around.

[@Zamppa86]

@@dialecticalmonist3405 Of course! I just mentioned #99 and Gretzky first because his number is not usd anymore. Globally Jordan is a bigger name of course.

[@frankforster706]

Sorry, that's only true from a marketing perspective. Other than that you can't make that comparison. Both guys dominated, both guys dominated in a rather low-scoring era - and Gretzky came out on top being further ahead his competition. He was a genius thinking the game who elevated his teammates while Jordan was more of the amazing two-way player, gifted athlete and ultra-competitor. Apples and oranges but given Gretzky's physical disadvantages and bigger statistical dominance you certainly can only make that statement based on global image and impact, not based on dominance within their respective sports. Grew up a Jordan fan but give Gretzky the respect he earned

[@Zamppa86]

@Sherwin Tandingan LeBron has not and never can surpass Jordan.

[@MrSayWhatIThink23]

Thank you for this video, I’ve been saying his Wizards years are criminally underrated for awhile now. He really is the GOAT

[@jakenorthbriz]

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. THE BIGGEST SUPERSTAR IN THE WORLD. No one is more recognisable than Michael Jordan

[@dustycoun3807]

Why i still watch mj to this date instead of watching the replays of modern NBA? Cant get enough of his grace and glide moves.. its a thing of beauty to watch.. even if u repeat itover and over again.. wow man... just love it

[@adityavats8339]

Don't ever tell me LeBron is better!!!! MJ GOAT

[@lolitalopez4876]

I'm not going to tell you that Lebron is better.

[@frantzkenol6720]

I’ve always said those wizards years were the best examples of how great MJ was. He carried the team

[@23abedabed23]

Aditya Vats lebron is better

[@superyahoobrothers]

He is

[@holyvessel456]

no one is better. its foolish to even try to compare lol. Its like trying to compare a Lexus with a Veyron lol.

[@agawteacher6136]

Most advance fadeaway shot, no one can stop, even at 40 yrs old👍 G.O.A.T

[@southsideman4891]

MAN I WENT BACK AND STUDIED HIS WIZARDS TURNAROUND: FAST, SHARP, CRIP AND PERFECT! UNBELIEVABLE PLAYER!

[@rafaelchang6570]

Wizard Jordan...a little bit overweight, knees destroyed, vertical jump, strengh and speed decreased...his physical gifts were gone... but the Airness had tons of knowledge, full of fundamentals, grace, that footwork, that freaking fade away jumper, so fine, so fine...like a teacher, an old professor with his wisdom and show us how was the greatness...

[@MrTteee]

The biggest thing no one mentions is that early 00's was a defensive driven league just check out 2001-2003 League Average 95ppg and now 2019- 2022 League Average 111ppg that's a big difference.

[@buzzvideoz1822]

Wait a minute.. a 40 yr old with two busted knees played all 82 games? That itself is impressive! While new players of today got load management and only play if they wanted to.

[@angienatoyn]

Ikr. Players today are fragile tbh, even with all the advances in technology and treatment they are able to get.

[@jameshorton5395]

It's called common sense. I dont expect players in their mid thirties to go full throttle to impress some millionaires kid on the sideline risking injury. F that

[@jennyarriola4107]

James Horton wusses making excuses for their fellow wusses 🤷‍♀️

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

Oh so very true. Those ridiculous rest games by today's young NBA players are a travesty. If a old Jordan can complete for 82 games then so can they

[@ktapreswreckd921v9]

@@jennyarriola4107 Completely agree with you. It's supposed to be about competition. If a old Jordan can compete for 82 games. Then why can't today's NBA players?

[@dvdgway]

Mike was an old man schooling guys half his age. Absolutely the GOAT #MJ23

[@vernonleewarren280]

They honestly need to do a documentary on his Wizard years

[@Cellod98]

I don’t think people truly understand how insane 51 points at age 40 is. And to then follow up with the next game going for 45 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. He almost had a 40-point triple double DIRECTLY AFTER A 50 POINT GAME. This is even more impressive when considering the era MJ played in before, where every game you got beat to hell by teams like the pacers and the pistons

[@robinwang5297]

I don’t know, but I wouldn’t underrate Micheal a bit even if he’s 72 years old, you know. Goat

[@danielauman2196]

If i had to gamble the life of a family member of one living person getting one bucket (not a whole game, but one possession for two points) it would still be MJ.

[@shaunburke8742]

😂😂

[@alejandrog9159]

daniel auman lol this argument really conviced me more on MJ being the goat

[@logicaldude3611]

You can find some videos of him at like 50 years old destroying some guys. He essentially cratered Michael Kidd Gilchrist's career by trashing him one-on-one.

[@Bluecloudprod]

A fantastic breakdown of those years... I was watching every game...and yeah...he WAS getting better... His young teammates were starting to believe as well... The Wizards were in the hunt for real... Showing how legitimately great Michael was himself and how much better he made everyone else around him... That DAMN knee injury... What ifs...

[@johnpua1975]

Dude you deserve some type of award for this

[@OG_predatorproductionz]

Imagine if MJ gotta ring with the wizards..

[@leikeize4781]

Domo Jones Pretty sure jordan would not be able to beat the lakers though.

[@suyezlee6650]

Damn

[@yungslic5363]

If that had happened then he would have proven that he could win without Phil and Scottie

[@gaminggod3212]

MJ vs Kobe finals would’ve been crazy

[@HarlonAgsaoay]

@@yungslic5363 he already did. His first Olympic Team and at UNC

[@marvinhunt117]

This takes Mike's legacy to a whole new level. At that age it's fundamentals, mental toughness, and will.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

He drops 30 on the Celtics at the Fleet Center At 39 He drops 40 points on the Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden At 40 He averaged 20 points per game in his brief stint with Washington

[@leons5981]

Another reason why MJ is the Goat

[@CellCixx]

i spent most of the mid to late 90's in the persian gulf and missed almost all of jordans games. but i was able to watch his wizard seasons when i returned home. i didnt even care how old this man was...i was scrambling to find channels that showed washingtons games. and i loved every second he was on the floor

[@danmichos9538]

He’s just unbelievable. He’s the absolute G.O.A.T.

[@relaxstaycalm1906]

Great vid didn't know old Jordan stats were better than most superstars' today, let alone prime Jordan.

[@rguz333]

Thanks for this, I never realized how impressive his tenure with the Wizards was. This officially seals the goat argument for me!

[@Blackenedification]

I think the fact that he makes his teammates better as a leader and motivator due to his competitive edge is so underrated

[@elbuddy]

Jordan almost carried the Wizards to the Playoffs at 38 years old, the shittiest team in that conference. Lebron gets praised so much for carrying the Cavs to the finals in his prime.

[@DECKERx]

Hector Gonzalez Nah this wizards team was a little better. They had Rip Hamilton one year putting up 20 and also Jerry Stackhouse putting up 20 another. Lebron didn’t have anyone of that caliber in 06. His second best player was Larry Hughes who was probably the 3-5 best player on that wizards team in 03. Michael shot 22 times a game averaging 22 points in 02 that’s not good @ all. 03 he shot much better

[@elbuddy]

@@DECKERx Ok Lebron is better.

[@tpi7539]

@@DECKERx Lol..Jordan was 40 in an era where defense was tougher. What do you want? Jordan is clearly better. (That said, LeBron is having a great season this year with AD.)

[@Ckproduction03]

You realize Lebron was 22 when he carried the Cavs to the final. Jordan was in either his second or first year at that age and was being bounced from the first round. Even if you hate Lebron don’t deny his greatness with some stupid mindless comment like that. You obviously don’t know basketball

[@danielrobinson7225]

Ckproduction03 LeBron was a part of the east which has been garbage for a very long time. If he was in the Western conference do you think he making it to the finals at that time with that team absolutely not. Jordan was getting bounced out the playoffs by done of the best teams ever assembled... The East in Jordans day was very competitive across the board. Not how it is right now

[@cwvos]

Unparalleled Greatness! MJ could have played in any Era, against anyone, Period! Some say they don't believe in G.O.A.T. conversation. There is some merit to points that they make when you factor in players positions 1 - 5, their proposed responsibilities while on the floor and their individual achievements. But when you watch this guy, when you see the way defense was played back in the day when OG's like myself were coming up; I mean you're talking about meniscus tares, arthritis, ribs and other physical issues he had that we're unaware of, his Overall Complete Body Of Work, from the start of his career to the end of it, "Seriously, What Other Conclusion Can Your Draw"? This is to me, the one single Athelete who's whole body of work while playing basketball won't and will never be duplicated! Some of his records, yes, they'll be broken, but if that happens the player that does will have played longer and against much, MUCH Softer defenses if we're talking about offensive accomplishments. Also, think about other Great Players who are considered Elite, not only in Basketball, but in all Sports!🤔 And what they've said about him, in reference to their measuring their standards to his! Based on their commentary, Is There Any Doubt? He was and still is "The Gold Standard", when it comes to those before him, his peers, those he played with and against, and you certainly can't compare ANYONE who's playing now to him, and remember, "I'm Talking About His Whole Body Of Work", not just a certain category. So for me, there is such a thing as "G.O.A.T. Conversation. MJ's the guy!!!!! I also appreciate another very important point that was expressed in this Video! "THAT WAS, MICHAEL JORDAN PLAYING FOR THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS FOR FREE, DONATING HIS CONTRACT EARNINGS TO THE 911 VICTIMS!!!!! It's been said that away from the game, there's a lot more that he should have done, but what you don't realize is, he's done some really Tremendously Incredible things for the City Of Chicago, for The State of Carolina, from disaster relief, to impoverished inner city youth, and all other different types of charities! I applaud his efforts because those are things he's done, behind the scenes, not wanting any publicity, or self acclaim for, and even though there are those who have publicly said he doesn't do enough, he, "Being The Class Act That He Is", isn't foolish enough to be baited into coming out and telling everyone what he's done or his past deeds during his playing days, just to shut up a few naysayers! All of the many who have benefited I think is all that's important to him and in a way, I credit his first wife with probably helping him to see things from the common perspective, not that he couldn't on his own, but our wives help us to see and recognize and do things, giving us insight from a woman's perspective. Excellent Video 👍 my friend! You got yourself a new subscriber today. Keep'em coming.

[@EliVanFleet]

Most people don't know about Jordan's off the court contributions and efforts because he doesn't publicize it much at all. But he is absolutely doing great things for this country and the world.

[@cwvos]

@@EliVanFleet ageed! I was even hearing about huge contributions to charities as far back as the late 80's when there was this narrative out about him that Nike had him completely under their control, which to me was totally false, considering what other friends and family were telling me who still live/reside in the city. Just because there are causes and unforeseen circumstances that happen to people, that doesn't mean the media and other outlets are ALL KNOWING when it comes to high profile sports figures and what they do with their time, money and resources! There are an awful lot of Atheletes from all sports that do wonderful things around the world as you said, but don't want it publisized. That's their right. Media however, feels that what they do should be up for public scrutiny which is wrong, as if they're the ones who have a right to tell them wether what they're doing is for the right cause or wether it's just or appropriate, when in fact, they don't have any business or involvement with telling them anything. Those that do should instead, worry about their own contributions that they can make to help others, but this just shows what kind of world we live in and how so many feel as though they have a right to judge what you do with the resources you have. If you or I were in their shoes, we wouldn't want to be questioned either. Everyone is given the choice to pursue a career and for those that made it to the highest level of a profession, they should have a right to help who they choose and either, let it be known, or keep it to themselves. Their Right, Their Choice!!!

[@louiswilliams984]

Ball Smack All charity work shouldn’t be publicized! That’s a testament to his character. He didn’t do it to be seen! Some/most celebrities have media coverage of their charity work.

[@cwvos]

@@louiswilliams984 , your right! We also know why certain celebs/atheletes let what they do get covered. Sometimes it comes down to things as simple and immature as bragging rights or one upping someone else who's giving of his or her self. The media, then gets hold of the selfish way or action and dragraces with it until it becomes unimportant to the public, then they drop it and move on to something else. Sometime the media attention does bring awareness, so that others can act and contribute, but in most cases wether it's news outlets or social media, they have agendas as well. It seems that no one stops to think that maybe those who are dealing with something incurable or life threatening or having their life altered by a natural disasters of some sort, would like their privacy to be respected, especially when it involves children. You chalk it all up to, personal triumphs and tragedy's, and how sometimes the roll you play on the outside looking in doesn't always bring the desired outcome, or the effect you hoped it would when the media gets hold of it; Them and their many hidden ulterior motives... That's why I respect MJ and the many other Atheletes 💯% for their keeping things low profile and under the radar, knowing it's not all about them, but what the acts of kindness could do to the privacy of the individuals benefitting. Their showing the beneficiaries that they respect their privacy. Why some people don't get that, I'll never know...

[@louiswilliams984]

Ball Smack 💯💯💯💯💯💯 That’s real!

[@DANGERProductions2020]

Great content! In many ways, I appreciated Jordan's game MORE when he played for the Wizards, because it didn't come easy for him. At that age, he really had to work to get his points and help his team win games.

[@damondjustus8695]

Wow! Great take! If only the 🐐 had cryogenics and stem cell injections or any of the current scientific advantages modern athletes enjoy today. Also, I think you created my favorite KZbin video EVER.

[@222222e]

I have to say thank goodness for KZbin. Now we have time to actually analyze things and break them down instead of relying on the media’s narrative. Back in those days there wasn’t social media which is a gift and a curse. But now news stories and things that were skimmed over are now being carefully analyzed. Great job with this video 👍🏽 it’s well explained and goes against the media’s agenda to destroy these years of Jordan’s career without context.

[@cj_ssfsm]

222222e Definitely!😆

[@ka1nex37]

Steven A Smith routinely bashes the Wizards Jordan, and it used to infuriate me... until I stopped watching his dumb show ✌

[@jhalcomb23]

Didnt realize all this Jordan is the goat

[@user-pm2vk1rq2t]

Jordan is the Goat.

[@richmckinney4109]

There's been plenty of super stars in the NBA.. But Jordan was something else.. Doesn't matter what generation. I've never seen any other player in my lifetime play the game damn near flawless.

[@dwaintrent2296]

I agree I been saying this from day one Jordan took that Wizards team to the playoffs and showed them how to win like he said he was..He doesn’t get enough credit for that

[@mannyneva1760]

He’s the greatest hooper all time and it ain’t close

[@sammyhalljr9566]

FOHWTBS! He's the most overrated, protected and promoted...and ain't close.

[@southsideman4891]

ONE MAN TOOK THEM FROM WORST DEFENSE TO BEST DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE! JORDAN HIMSELF REFERRED TO HIMSELF AS A DEFENSIVE PLAYER FIRST - THEN A SCORER!!!!!

[@GreaterThanSolomon]

Sammy Hall Jr protected by his career resume... not even close

[@benlundgren3760]

Sammy Hall Jr you’re a joke

[@dennisjr77]

Sammy Hall Jr....... lol, you spelled Lebron wrong! Come at me! I dare you!! I got rock solid arguments and reasons as to why lechoke will NEEEEVVVVVEEERR be in Jordan’s GOAT league!!!

[@julioromero238]

Wow, this vid is the definitive answer that Mike is the best ever.

[@babibau2781]

Start watching the last dance on netflix and you should find the real answer there.

[@martindagoat3909]

Yanto Mahadi it’s not on Netflix bruh you’re tripping

[@blakpat8321]

@@martindagoat3909 its on netflix outside of the united states...its just not on u.s. netflix

[@Existentialkev]

@@martindagoat3909 VPN that homie... its on netflix

[@martindagoat3909]

Kevin M they putting last dance on Netflix Fr?? It don’t matter though I got ESPN.

[@MarzanWorldwide]

This documentary should be renamed .... “The After Party “.

[@regix1859]

good one

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

It should be renamed as the second chance

[@moosehillmusic]

Encore....

[@weilun6517]

Had just started watching basketball in 2001 and never had the chance to watch him play before his comeback. What a beast even at age 38, maybe he looks weird in a blue uniform to others, but I was so hyped every time they put the wizards on TV.

[@hawkmanyeah]

Not going to lie....opened my eyes big time...don’t know all of that! Top ten player at that age? That’s unfucking real!

[@vincebautista4849]

Take note this is post modern, plus this is 2000's lockdown D, im talking physical D. And this is Airness at his finest.

[@vincebautista4849]

@Blaster Master Bruh MJ dont need no range, He has the Mid Range mastery. He mastered the range in his late 30s, Plus when you have MJs footwork, post moves and quick 1st step who needs a 3pt, shot maybe 2 or 3 attempts.

[@vincebautista4849]

@Blaster Master They always find holes in MJs game and lets face it, When MJ made the hand switch layup i know that day he was gonna be unstoppable and he did.

[@vincebautista4849]

@discoandherpes But he still delivered the heat. Cooked dem youngbloods.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

I would have rather seen Jordan play with Scottie in Portland and beat the Lakers.

[@zeaferjones1404]

Jordan on that Trail Blazer team would have been awesome!!!

[@JBBGeek]

007 Imagine if MJ had come back for the Blazers after they traded Steve Smith for Steve Kerr and Derek Anderson. That team kept flirting with contention, and with MJ, might have had a decent chance of going to the Western Conference Finals that season if everything fell into place. With Stoudamire, Jordan, Pippen, Wallace, and Dale Davis, they would have been solid. They didn’t have Sabonis for this season because he was overseas and had retired from the NBA before coming back for the 2002-03 season.

[@kaqueburlington4278]

007 would’ve been tough bc he ran the wizards

[@davec3651]

They're bros, but Scottie would not necessarily have wanted Jordan there. He wanted to prove a winner without MJ.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

@@davec3651 No he wanted to win and when Jordan wasn't there he wanted to prove himself but I remember Pippen right before Jordan came back. He was on camera pointing at the flying man logo on his Jordan shoes signaling "come back" with a huge smile on his face. It's not saying too much to say I was obsessed and was looking for any sign of his return when I saw that.

[@willwright2099]

I saw Mike play at Madison Square Garden when I was a kid. The things he could do on a basketball court is amazing.

[@Ka_Gg]

Had no idea about how well the Wizards were playing (and Jordan) until his injury. That's nuts.

[@ratpack7429]

When a team you never even played for retires your number you must be the GOAT! There's a reason why Lebron had to change to #6 when he took his talents to South Beach.

[@crim3minist3r35]

I say this all the time!

[@WhatAboutall]

I live in Maryland, and when Jordan was on the Wizards I watched the most NBA games I have ever watched. I was a baby and a kid during his first run in the NBA, so when he came back a 2nd time I got to enjoy him as a teenager.

[@scottmcmillan593]

The ONLY player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game in three different decades!!! No other player in history has done even 40 points in a game in three different decades! Mr. Michael Jordan = GOAT!!!!! (7:23 - 7:39)

[@Xbox720RRK]

Nah not anymore

[@gamble777888]

Interesting point you brought up at the end about what would have happened if he had joined a contender. Of course, as Jordan fans we both know he would have NEVER joined a super team. EVER.

[@jahleelx9270]

He didn't have to because the Chicago gm Jerry Krause got him everything he needed.

[@theoakman80]

I was at a Nets vs Wizards game. At the time, the Nets were competing for a title. I remember a young Richard Jefferson had a look of helplessness on him as Jordan just toyed with him.

[@OutlawSoul]

i was at the raptors game when carter trash talked him. Jordan let him score 23 and then kept him there for 2 quarters and they came back to win by a comfortable margin. by the end, MJ was still going and carter was tired and had given up.

[@ericjohnson9575]

Which team ended up making the playoffs?

[@martindagoat3909]

Eric Johnson which team stayed healthy. WATCH THE VIDEO

[@surestrange]

I was at a Wizards Nets game in NJ when KMart shut MJ down and the Nets won by 40

[@Texan45]

Wow. Never heard it from this perspective. THe fact that Jordan doesn't agree with people's opinion on him being the GOAT because he's respected all the greats before him, that's the definition of humble. I can spot fake humbleness and real humble. It's 100 percent genuine. I have a replica jersey of his mid-80s uniform in my closet.

[@EndAllDiseasecom]

If there's anyone who isn't underrated it's Michael Jordan. He was the greatest of all time and everyone knows it.

[@jameshightower8875]

Never been able to find the highlights but only memory of Jordan was when he was with the bulls. On an inbounds play, someone tried to throw the ball off his back and he turned around and caught it. Amazing, would love to see that again

[@carolinareaper2063]

Many were calling MJ the G.O.A.T. before he even wore a Chicago Bulls uniform. There's another video on KZbin that talks about his run in the 1984 Olympics. He led a bunch of college players to an 8-0 record over the U.S. team was full of professional NBA players and all of them were All-stars. That team had Bird, Magic, Isaiah and a slew of other all time greats who were IN THEIR PRIME but our Olympic college team had Michael Jordan! The pro players couldn't win one game against him and his college squad led by Bobby Knight. Just let that sink in for a while.

[@reactionary]

share the link for the video

[@oacevedo81]

@@reactionary Here's a link that helps explain this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DEqmpjmtNohdk

[@furikakez]

@keepnitreel 4me But nobody called MJ the goat before he wore a Bulls uniform. He was after all, the second pick so let's not exaggerate here.

[@furikakez]

@UCiM4sI6ptudpK1moclSHLtQ Oh yeah 3rd pick, I forgot about Bowie. And sorry, I made a mistake. I wasn't trying to reply to your post, but the original one from Carolina Reaper "Many were calling MJ the GOAT before he even wore a Chicago Bulls uniform".

[@gsuandre5579]

@@furikakez i do remember roporter call him best player in the history in his 4rd years, that was his 3nd full season, he won mvp and defensive player of the year. that was in the 88 i think, but they where calling goat before he even got a ring that is for sure. before bulls uniform he was call one of the greatest athletes in the world.

[@Panoslyr]

MJ is the Ultimate GOAT Noone is damn near that.

[@user-pm2vk1rq2t]

MJ is the Goat

[@michaux2k687]

Kobe and bird isnt anything in the goat conversation

[@thasilverback5805]

Again my Hat 🎩 is off to you My goon man... Men lie , Women lie, number don’t... MJ23 + NBA= 🐐

[@momoneylessproblems9183]

MJ's 2000-01 stats adjusted for the modern NBA's (2018-19) pace of play: 25.1 PTS 6.2 RBS 5.5 ATS. Not bad for a 38 YO.

[@JonathanPaspula]

Preinjury 2002 he was averaging over 25 ppg, imagine that with today’s pace and his performance is absurd for a 39 y o

[@wm_9640]

Damn. Crazy! 🐐

[@nicolascuevas-segura2254]

@@wm_9640 don't forget he retired for 3 nearly 4 years from professional basketball and did not stay in shape

[@WalterModel45]

Yes And he was a guy that played pushing his body at all you can imagin the 20 years before, and after 3 years out of the NBA. Crazy

[@victor2410]

I was young and also didn't have access to ESPN when Jordan was in his prime. I was so excited when he came out of retirement and played for the wizards. I watched every game that was on ESPN and definitely noticed him getting better every game. So glad I got to watch him. Yes he wasn't as flashy but you could see the wisdom in his moves. It is like when I played against my 65 year old professor in racquetball. I was faster and stronger but he knew exactly were that ball was going every time!

[@hexxdeus6852]

Lol!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 H😂😂😂ilarious! Lm🤣🤣ao😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!

[@evansolomon169]

ESPN didn't carry many Bulls games. WGN was where it was at.

[@dwayneturner9395]

NBA on NBC carried a ton of Bulls games...as did WGN, Like dude said. Shit , back then not many(if any?) games were even on ESPN (in the late 80s - 90s) like now. I know early 80s they did. But i just remember TNT, TBS, NBC, WGN, and there was a Pacers channel here in the Louisville area..

[@1223jems]

Man, I used to think I was the only one who felt the Wizards years were pretty good. No real solidified talent around him, way past his prime, still the go-to scorer. So underrated.

[@marconaranjo4689]

i think this documentary is the answer on the "THE GOAT" debate...

[@joachimmrl]

i didnt even know it was a debate. it really shouldnt be a debate. without MJ most ppl outside of the USA would probably never even know what NBA was

[@derekpatterson8761]

I have many players I really like and consider them all time greats MJ is the GOAT