Michael Jordan - witness the greatest of all time

Michael Jordan is without question the greatest player of all time. Only the young and misinformed would think otherwise. All who witnessed his entire career, even under the scrutinizing eye, we all realized one thing. This player, Michael Jordan is similar to Muhammad Ali. They can immitate, they can try to duplicate, the fact remains the same. Nothing compares to the original.
Even those who mimmick MJ will never pull off his moves with the same level of effectiveness or efficiency. That has already been proven.
Considered basketball's greatest-ever player
Nicknames: His Airness, Air Jordan
Cut from his Wilmington NC basketball team as a sophomore; eventually made the team and led it to state championship
Won Sporting News' College Player of the Year (1983, 1984) and 1984's Naismith and Wooden awards
League leader in scoring, with 10 titles (1986-1993, 1996-1998)
On 2 Olympic Gold-Medal teams (1984, 1992)
In 1994 retired to play minor-league baseball
Bulls retired his #23 jersey when he left the game
Returned to basketball in 1995 and in 1996 became one of two (along with Willis Reed) to win MVP for regular season, All-Star Game and Finals, all in one year
Hosted Saturday Night Live (1991) and starred in Space Jam opposite Bugs Bunny and friends
Finished his career with 32,292 points, third place in scoring, and a career average 30.12 ppg, the best in NBA history
Always wore his University of N. Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform for good luck
Worked with United Negro College Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Special Olympics and America's Promise
Selected to NBA's 50 All-Time Best Players (1996)
1988: playing against Utah Jazz, 6' 6" (198 cm) Jordan dunked over 6' 1" (185.4 cm), 175 lb. (80 k) John Stockton. A heckler razzed, "Why don't you dunk on somebody your own size?" In his next play, Jordan dunked again, this time on 6' 11" (210 cm), 285-lb. (129 k) center Melvin Turpin. He turned to the fan and asked, "Was he big enough?"
"Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game." -- Michael Jordan
"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying." -- Michael Jordan
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -- Michael Jordan
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." -- Michael Jordan
"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." -- Michael Jordan
"One thing I believe to the fullest is that if you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." -- Michael Jordan
"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." -- Michael Jordan
"Once Michael gets up there he says, 'Well, maybe I'll just hang up here in the air for a while, just sit back.' Then all of a sudden, he says, 'Well, maybe I'll 360. No I changed my mind. I'll go up on the other side.' He's just incredible." -- Magic Johnson, on Michael Jordan's aerial artistry
"That play was 'Give the ball to Michael and everyone else get the @##@#% out of the way." -- Chicago Bulls head coach Doug Collins, on "The Shot" made by Jordan that helped the Bulls beat the Cavaliers in game five of 1989's Eastern Conference First Round
"You will always see MJ's influences on the game. All you need to do is turn on any NBA game and you can see how MJ influenced many players with his playing style and desire. Just watch one game with LeBron James or Kobe Bryant and you will see MJ's influences on their playing style instantly." - Bruce Blitz

Kobe Bryant never has clocked his 40 yard dash because it's probably in the 4.6's. There's nothing wrong with that. I would estimate that LeBron is a 4.5 athlete. There is documentation that has LeBron between 4.5 and 4..7. For instance Cedric Benson was a high high draft pick, #4 overall and he ran a 4.6. Running a 4.6 is still pretty fast and Kobe is pretty fast.
Michael Jordan is on record for running a 4.3 with Deion Sanders. Jordan had a 48" vertical
Ill even go one further, this is the only guy in pro sports who reminds me of the way Jordan ran. McFadden and Jordan have similar strides. Funny that there are accounts of Jordan running a 4.2 and McFadden just ran in the high 4.2's. This guy reminds me of MJ with the way he runs:
/watch?v=6ofdva1wAaU
this is what Jordan's 40 yard dash looked like:
/watch?v=YT01B7PSAx0

[@hothamandfauri]

ive heard so many people insult jordan and call him names and everything.. but he has more heart and more love for basketball than any other player ive seen.. i mean even look hes long retired and still cant go away from basketball.. you can say what you want about his performance but u cant argue that he doesnt love the game!! long live micheal!!! go onto inspire us micheal!!

[@jdmlegent]

Creativity at it's best... Unbelievable athlete and player... What can you say about him? Just that he was...is...and will be the greatest of all time. I stopped watching NBA after his retirement. I am a very lucky guy that I had the previlage to watch him play. Thank you for the great moment MJ23!

[@Novinte]

When you train or study so much and you go to another level, you feel so fucking good that you can only ball out! That's how I guess Michael Jordan felt.

[@Markdguarin]

a prime jordan will still be the best in whatever era you may put him in. a 40 yr. old jordan still bombing 40+ points simply the best.

[@FIREFIGHTERs14]

I don't play basketball but he's one of the most spectacular sportsman who ever lived.

[@JBClv80s90s2mch]

Michael Jordan will always be the Mr. Basketball forever!!!

[@mtowndown0]

Jordan was, is, and always will be the best NBA player of all time He did not just capture one generation he captured many

[@angeliazzurri]

still amazing to watch that kind of videos! thanks for upload guys! what an incredible man!

[@JoseitoCaracas]

Michael Jordan is the absolutely best ever. I remember those battles Bulls versus Knicks. Oh man those were awesome.

[@blackTea8]

michael is the greatest of all time, it will take a generation or 2 before another mj ever comes along

[@vic3xog]

haha i watched this as a youngster, takes me down memory lane...damn jordan cant be matched, ever..

[@wusta515]

I don't even know why people compare Jordan to anyone. There isn't any comparison. He's the best, ever; from his abilities, charisma, and knowledge of the game. NBA will never be the same w/out him. The level of games played today has down graded tremendously and are not much of a joy to watch them!

[@lujavana]

once i get the ball you're at my mercy of whatever i want to do, and there's nothing you can do or say about it.

[@mickypure]

Look at 4:27 Kevin Mchale's face was priceless. Jordan was really unstoppable and that time it was the arrival of the GOAT

[@jtv92q]

Jordan was simply the best player to ever play the game EVER..i can say this as a lifelong Celtics fan who grew up watching Bird, McHale and Parish, some may argue Russel around here and i agree Championship wise (11 to jordans 6) but no one was more dominating, or captivating in the NBA.. I will say this though.Yes he scored 63 against Boston in the playoffs early in his career, But the Celtics still won that game

[@bbizzy89]

everything he shot.... went in. hes just not a human

[@kithulboy]

The feeling is like you own the ball, you own the game, you the guy who is guarding you, you can actually play him like a puppet ... that the secret formula to become LEGENDARYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!

[@jzzlvrmee]

Wow....Four on one, he STILL scored!!

[@jrlockwood3]

They don't even show when he was talking trash on the freethrow line and shot the ball with his eyes closed, made it, smiled and told the rookie he was trash talking with, "Welcome to the NBA" Classic!!!

[@sithyness]

Great players who would have won a ring IF Jordan never played basketball: Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, John Stockton, Karl Malone, Reggie Miller, Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton, Kevin Johnson, ... I'm sure there are more names I'm forgetting.

[@sferemonk]

People who were not basketball fans would sit mesmerized by Jordan.

[@DevornCauser]

so beautiful to watch. when he takes the air creation begins

[@stapatron]

awesome vid brings back childhood memories seening him play was never boring much love mj

[@eji]

The frigging Bruce Lee of basketball... he IS the ball.

[@vinceandwinlove]

I love you michael jordan aside from the fact that you are one of the best when it comes to basketball, you are also the MOST GOODLOOKING GUY in NBA very handsome american Ive ever seen, i like you so much, your smile puts me in a very good mood everyday...God Bless You... MICHAEL JORDAN (MJ) one of Americas Greatest Icon and Symbol... I love you Idol...Mahal Kita Vince from Manila Philippines

[@l8erh8er420]

when it comes to NBA MJ is tha G.O.A.T. NC accepts your thanks.

[@This__Is__True__Beats]

I miss watching him play....he was a man among boys....BEST EVER

[@smol_white_bat]

that fast break at 2:23 ... just WOW. That flight is amazing :)

[@RaSpec]

Is impossible to grasp the way this magnificent man play basketball, I get goosebumps when I see his stuff.

[@theAIRJORDANblitz]

Yeah this one is a must favorite. Great quality. Now youtube finally allows bigger files.

[@coochiemonsta504]

Jordan = unstoppable

[@RAWRqOuOp]

OMG!!! 5.29 n 5.35 ...truly awesome!!!! at 5.35 HE"S FLYING. i wanna go there...jordan era..

[@shaughnessy1995]

amazing video

[@Zaid777]

I did not witness Jordans entire career but I have seen everything special that he has done and there is no question he is the greatest of all time.

[@216hotchocolate]

he crosses the boundary of fantasy and reality.. thanks MJ23 you are in comparable

[@amhmbx9642]

great video man i was little at the time but i remember that dunk contest with wilkins was legendary thanks for the post !!!

[@Dorian008]

the greatest player in all sports history!

[@Bigturns33]

The greatest offensive player of all time. He could attack you like no one else ever could. Hes one of the greatest defensive players of all time. I could go on and on but most of you know there is just no one else and he is the greatest.

[@maskir]

The guy won everything, every individual and team award, he was a natural born competitor and killer of the game. Won every nba final series he played...not as all the other present and past "greats" that at least lost one, Lebron, Kobe, Magic, Bird, Jabbar, Chamberlain, O'neal and so on...

[@KOforLiddell]

I would be just as good if i were 6'6, black, super athletic, had a perfect mid-range jumper, had ice in my veins, insanely competitive, fundamentally perfect, and if i had no regard for human life...

[@Darkrin_]

BASKETBALL PERFECTION.... Great highlights

[@_wrks]

i only have one thing to add to this well written comment and thats Jordan was the epitome of an athlete. On and off the court Jordan was humble respectful, but all ways full of confidence and respect. He is what all up-and-coming athletes should inspire to be like. Its a shame his career had to end but, im glad it did becuase i can't wait to see if someone out there is willing to put in the effort to be even half of what he was and is. peace

[@illjin78]

Thank God I was alive to witness the G.O.A.T. I wasnt born during Muahamad Ali did his thing but I dont regret it cuz MJ is bigger than Ali in fact he was and still is larger than life. There will be no one like him in the near future..or maybe never considering what he brought to the game of basketball. Truly a living legend. Thanks MJ for living the same period as I.

[@jodasa123]

THANKS JORDAN

[@mmaxsters]

no lebron, no kobe, no one ever compare to the great michael jordan

[@MrDokHolliday]

5:30 - 5:37, damn that dude can jump... i'm surprised he never broke his legs on landing

[@yourdrowninglessons]

what the..- i have never seen this before!!!!!! thanks for the upload!! MJ23 G.O.A.T

[@g187]

he's the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be thats michael jordan the greatest of all time in the nba

[@jermzlecarr]

the heart of a champion.. the legend.. and the greatest of all time..

[@daren420c]

I definitely agree. Jordan is, was, and will forever be the greatest.

[@chiliiyy]

This guy is LEGEND. My inspiration in basketball ever since i started playing...

[@James8107]

Some of those shots are absolutely ridiculous! If I had to pick an era of MJ's career that just from a highlight perspective I enjoyed the most....it would have to be the early years. 85-91. Some of those shots in slow motion are absolutely breathtaking. I swear to God that watching him in this video is like watching visual art. Jordan > EVERYONE!

[@MovieHound17]

if there was any one in the nba that you wouldnt mind getting posterized by .....ITS MICHAEL JORDAN!

[@wheela25]

once someone gets offensive and defensive player of the year the same year, maybe ill consider them up there with jordan

[@roughfy12]

we already witnessed the best player ever to play the game..

[@TheAizak]

King Of Kings! MJ

[@bengkags]

MJ:one of a kind...hope he play again!even not like that...important is we will see again jordan inside the court..i miss it so much..

[@letsif]

OK. I'm impressed

[@Hammster101]

"That play was 'Give the ball to Michael and everyone else get the @##@#% out of the way." -- Chicago Bulls head coach Doug Collins, on "The Shot" made by Jordan that helped the Bulls beat the Cavaliers in game five of 1989's Eastern Conference First Round

[@Deathknightzs2andy]

the thing i love about jordan rather than hes the best b-bal player ever. is that he loves the game to

[@jmralcazar]

Michael: THE BEST THERE EVER WAS, THE BEST THERE EVER WILL BE. Michael, the greatest of all time. Thanks Michael

[@rrTale]

Loved it, now this is good quality no doubt

[@luvetohate]

watching videos of michael jordan are like so inspiring and u feel like nobody will ever again reach that level. but the thing michael proved was that anything is possible. hope fully if we ever do see another player as good as him he wont be to much of a show off or a dick.

[@equinoxx44]

Thats real man! 300% agree. I remember the game he played when he had like a stomach virus or the flu and this dude scored 36 points!!!! while SICK!! That will drain the confidence of a team right there!

[@bolder2009]

"That there had been even one Michael Jordan seemed in retrospect something of a genetic fluke, and the idea that anyone would arrive in so short a span of time and do what he did both on and off the court seemed highly unlikely." - David Halberstam (Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made)

[@0ffspringfan]

he would be a man of the future today.

[@cleevland123]

why am i not 10 years older then i could see all of he's games :( GREATEST PLAYER

[@forzabilly]

the best is michael jordan for all times

[@janjanjohnson]

nobody does it better, nor compare.. period!

[@unchboy]

Thank God this is what I witnessed growing up in Chicago. Sorry about the garbage that Cleveland witnessed though.

[@beazt4life]

greatest athlete ever!!!!!!

[@bassdrumbone64]

3:35 sounds arrogant....but this man walked the walk he didn't need to talk the talk.

[@jmralcazar]

The greatesT ever, the greatest off all time. Simply : THE BEST EVER and will ever be.

[@BassoNero]

Who said that Mike wasn`t power dunker too? His dunks look so good, graceful, that most of people can`t see his power.

[@SJBranam]

we CAN NOT forget the 1st real devestating nightmare... Michael.

[@r55306]

That dude was a beast. I didn't realize how cut up he was until I started watching these "vintage" videos.

[@nighttrane1]

That Boston game that he scored 63 points in, they couldn't even stop him with 4 players on him at 3:29....

[@bassdrumbone64]

Bird was like....which way did he go george...which way did he go?

[@8regi8]

gr8 vid, thanks, i really enjoyed!

[@JUSCHILIN1]

the mans got talent, excellent video!

[@Crossover3king]

jordan the greatest basketball player of all time

[@kithulboy]

This is what you call aggression !!!

[@JapChaeJan]

and this why Jordan is the greatest of all time

[@MikeyCreation]

I wish he had never retired.

[@TheQpNigga]

greatest is not realy u do but what u are but this man is won 6 champions and no one can ever take those moments from you

[@KillerXoX]

legend

[@jakeychin]

Yeah

[@khabe23]

5:32 was sick!

[@theone2225]

Best Player Ever, hands down.

[@SuperKiko80]

The biggest and the best........better than the rest.....EVER!

[@airfrank3000]

man i dont even wanna be on the same court with this guy for 48 minutes!!!!!!!!..........hes a nightmare!!!!!!!

[@General22]

HOLY... SHIT... yo he could fly. like literally fly. he couldnt b denied n the way he palms the ball n explodes through n over double teams.WOW... G.O.A.T G.O.A.T

[@dolphinbuc]

There's Michael Jordan....then there's everyone else.

[@cumatac]

2:30 I remember that game... amazing -he is the greatest of all time!

[@Eugene4251]

The problem with all the other players is that they cannot fly, making them extremely underpowered to Jordan

[@lanbert74]

5:27 to 5:32 Gives me chills. damn Jordan u the greatest ever to ever play the game!

[@lumipifeslb]

Fucking legendary

[@BennyBlanc0FTB]

The man, the myth, THA LEGEND...B-B-B-BOOOYA!!!!!!

[@edmond5050]

G.O.A.T!!!! (Greatest Of ALL Time)

[@SATURN16020]

THE LEGEND AMONG LEGENDS!!!!