Best Of Michael Jordan's Rookie Season | The Jordan Vault

[@Jacksikma611]

As a rookie, he's playing with the confidence as if he already owned the league.

[@ericgustafson7956]

Besides magic and Larry Bird, Michael was one of the best 80s players as well

[@metrlpcs5230]

He did.cause a 48 inch vertical,X-Men hands,n cat quickness made it all easy for him.he is El numero uno #1.

[@ovathere93]

He's an Alien. Only explanation for the way it all went. Either that or he was supposed to be the second coming and got distracted with basketball. If this was a Hollywood story people would say it wasn't believable.

[@YoungBlood507]

@@ovathere93 exactly, you couldn’t make it up and make his career better, he was the epitome of a elite skill in their game

[@illmatic826]

His athleticism is still unmatched

[@MrEOM41]

Love 80s MJ he's slim, short hair and the dunking is iconic.

[@Alexander-vu6fw]

Exactly PERFECT athletic body ...incredible

[@timmybarns3917]

Facts, I like the 80’s MJ much better than the one from the 90’s.

[@itzocanrap4134]

I think the age was a big factor back denn in the 80s also the fact that in the 90s was more competition and the level was higher. You got the best wisdom of 4 decades of this beautiful game. Plus the best of them many still active at that time. Of course it was harder for MJ to win. Eventhogh he had a wonder full team in Chicago,talent,the will, discipline and the best physical trainer, he did had dark and very difficult times facing other players.

[@itzocanrap4134]

And we'll yes, he was a very profitable merchandise. He did good deals for back then. Huge events like the 92 Olympic games made him to shine, to be better know around the globe even if you were a basketball type of person. And for the very reason that he was playing around with a world wide elite. He was a wonder full player like some many others but yes, the external circumstances pushed him to the limit and times made him a legend.

[@strangemachines_]

@@timmybarns3917 that’s the fucking stupidest thing I’ve ever read.

[@jadentrez]

I remember in those days we all used to talk about Michael at school. We all said, "It's too bad Michael doesn't have a team around him. If he ever did, he'd win a championship ...."

[@kidpeligro7878]

28PPG as a rookie, in an era of handcheck, hard fouls and "no easy layup" rules.

[@reauxnbears]

Kid Peligro there wasn’t 1 hard foul the entire video. 🤣

[@Kaurideuce]

@@reauxnbears Because its highlights dumb ass

[@Perplexed_12]

also mj stayed in college for 3 years

[@vincebautista4849]

Look at Prime Kobe's number and Rookie MJ's Number its awfully similar.

[@thedjyoyo6136]

Vince Bautista is that from the Jonny Arnett video?? (The one of why Jordan is the goat I believe)

[@carlhopkinson]

The thing that made Jordan so exceptional is that his DEFENCE was just as good as his offense leading to many steals and disruptions that fed back into his offense.

[@JSB-2Z-2K]

3rd all time steals leader led the league in steals 3 times almost all his other seasons with the bulls he was in top 3 among steals leaders won DPOY as a GUARD in the era of BIG MEN Only player ever to have back to back 200 steals + 100 blocks seasons 2.4 spg as a rookie 9 times all defensive 1st team in 11 seasons where he played above 18 games for chicago averaged over 1 bpg many times as a 6"6 GUARD and has a career average of 0.8 His defensive greatness is vastly overlooked. I believe he is the greatest guard defender ever, and is in the goat discussion in terms of defense too.

[@LANGTVCHANNEL]

he is good in Both Offense and Defense? So Scary..

[@MegaBriarpatch]

Ahhhhhhhmeeeeeen!! Best two-way two guard of all time!

[@Bob-Sacamano314]

*defenSe

[@dadillonful]

Because his opponents were dribbling with their head down 😭

[@yoshiki.g1450]

Cannot believe this was during his rookie year. He was already dominating everybody,

[@HamztaZ]

I thought i saw all his highlights..naw fam.. his rookie season might be his craziest one.. double clutching mid air passes and shots, crazy handling and dribbling, speed, UNLIMITED AIR, some dunks seemed like he could float for days lmao wtf is this guy

[@MedranoHijo]

Apparently not Bird and Magic.

[@timetraveller5407]

Jordan revolutionised the game. Not only was he a killer, he had the flair to go with it.

[@djcease1996]

No matter how much time passes MJ will always be the greatest NBA player to ever lace em' up.

[@rockygupta7339]

Was a cheetah tiger and a hawk all in one. Absolutely amazing. Perfection is MJ.

[@MCwalk02]

Perfection is never losing ever

[@disorderedenthropy]

People say Jordan was ahead of his time, I say time still hasn't caught up to him.

[@YEDxFILMS]

Vin C is say you’re incorrect. Jordan is magnificent but the league has gotten more athletic across the board. On every team you’ll find at least one person who can athletically do what he does

[@SIRKskywalker]

YED maaannn you’re trippin big time for this comment.

[@YEDxFILMS]

Sirk Skywalker I’m not talking about MJ’s killer mentality or his talent. I solely mentioned his athleticism and what I said is true.

[@SIRKskywalker]

YED idk that hang time is insane who else has hang time like that maybe like 6 or 8 players in the league?

[@SIRKskywalker]

YED AIR Jordan

[@jayelbee1111]

Jordan averaged 28.2 points per game as a rookie in 84-85 season. In his second season he broke his foot and missed the entire regular season. He came back in the playoffs and dropped 63 points against the World Champion Boston Celtics in 86. Then he came back in his third season and averaged 37.1 points per game. Jordan had this extremely raw, competitive nature and he possessed a killer instinct.

[@EBCX]

You mean the NBA champion Boston Celtics, not world champions.

[@radixonix839]

Jordan played in a weak era against bums. Curry would average 50 points a game in this slow, unathletic, weak era.

[@jayelbee1111]

@@radixonix839 Weak era? Jordan played in an era when two-handed checking on defense was allowed, and he was double-teamed and in some cases was tripled-teamed. Jordan took a lot of physical abuse against teams like the Bad Boy Pistons, the front line Celtics or the Knicks. He had to work extremely hard to get into the lane to score or to get his shot off over defenders. Defense in the NBA was very physical during that era. When a player that can average from 32 to 37 points per game and take that kind of abuse is insane. Also, Jordan's body fat percentage during his prime was around 4 percent which is insane. He also had a 48 inch vertical leap. Jordan would have averaged 45-50 points per game if he would have played in today's NBA game.

[@palmerbailey4333]

@@jayelbee1111 You just made this kids head spin with 💯 facts. If he even read what you wrote. Doesn’t matter they’re children and will never understand. Amazing to me of their lack of respect and pure ignorance.

[@jayelbee1111]

@@palmerbailey4333 yeah, and we have not even mentioned about how dominant Jordan was while he played defense. He led the NBA in steals three times. A player that leads the league in scoring and steals shows how dominant he was on both ends of the court. Jordan was a Barbaric Warlord.

[@vito7pt]

No one is even close of being so all round close to perfection.... What a Legend.

[@MCwalk02]

Lost a bunch in the playoffs but yeah hes god

[@The_M0st_High]

​@@MCwalk02 stop It Savannah..

[@22xxjoshxx22]

Knee pads

[@javee-th5no]

I didn't get to see MJ as a kid but KOBE was my MJ!!

[@reggiepearson511]

Dr.j .... Kobe..... Ant Edwards*

[@Deotex833]

He’s so intelligent and fast thinking that he actually slows down the passing of time for himself. When the opponents understand his intention, they’re late. Jordan scored another shot.

[@coolioso808]

I noticed he also had an amazing one-two step after he picked up the ball. Obviously a great finish as well. But he made up so much space, so fast with his two steps that it was so hard to stop him when he saw a space, he'd get there quick and then be able to finish in every imaginable way. Just look how FEW dribbles he actually had to make until getting to his shot. Master of efficiency of dribbles.

[@aaronh248]

No one will ever handle the ball like MJ does in the air. Been waiting 20+ years for someone to come along that even does half of what MJ did while airborne. Dude could move the ball to 3 different positions before finally letting go and still be in the air. Was mesmerizing to watch

[@JOE0671]

young derrick rose wass quite good in that aspect

[@TechCartelSF6]

Vince Carter

[@kingtowmater1038]

MJ is the GOAT and had amazing handles but nah man Kyrie AI and Jamal Crawford are the best ball handlers of all time

[@aaronh248]

@@kingtowmater1038 I said in the air

[@kingtowmater1038]

@@aaronh248 mb yes I agree, tho Vince Carter is best dunker of all time

[@larllockman4749]

he just always had the most graceful and beautiful way of playing.

[@jamesthereaper7]

The greatest player of all-time.

[@spagett2487]

Rookie Jordan looks like he floats to the rim every time he gets off the ground.

[@Walker-gr4bj]

Man was half eagle.

[@7homes]

Air Jordan

[@wjkrug]

So true. It’s very different when compared to his 90s dunks

[@logicaldude3611]

If a rookie came into the league doing this today, everyone would be saying the guy could be the greatest of all-time. He's doing stuff in the mid-80s that guys couldn't even dream of doing now.

[@skyeslaton3435]

Plus he played in a tough era and not today's weak era

[@aliasone9827]

it already happened ..that guy is called LeBron James

[@Jero-P]

He does everything so fluidly and fast. I honestly can't say I've seen anything like it.. ever

[@Jero-P]

​@@aliasone9827no. Not even

[@ArmandoXIII]

​@@aliasone9827😂😂😂

[@saints3824]

Jordan was decades ahead of his contemporaries and everyone. So glad we have footage of all this. Treasure for the ages.

[@RobinXlone]

Not really, he was a mix of Dr. J & Larry bird

[@AHMAD-2324]

The Baddest man that has ever laced them up the absolute best to ever do it Michael Jeffrey Jordan aka...The G.O.A.T.

[@JS-lu7jx]

Ahead of that time and current day. What an amazing athlete. This dude was a once in 100 years type of player. His footwork, even as a rookie, was amazing.

[@royfablooo2810]

Rookie MJ is already a monster, he's already an MVP candidate as a rookie.

[@vanguardas9927]

his rookie year had better stats than kobe's mvp season

[@niggato23]

@@vanguardas9927 damn 💀 😂

[@vanguardas9927]

@@xers6704 more about the 2000s having the tightest defense in NBA history, just a fun fact that rookie MJ has better stats tho

[@Youngster543210]

@@xers6704 Jordan's TS percentage as a rookie was not only higher than Kobe's in 2008, it was farther above league average than Kobe's was in 2008. The "toughness" of the defenses Kobe faced applied to everyone else in the era as well. Likewise, the "easiness" of the defense in MJ's era applied to everyone else in that era. Meanwhile, Jordan was still much farther above league average than Bryant was. Jordan also avaraged more points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.

[@dopespotar113]

@@vanguardas9927 MJ was still having 40 point games at 40 in 2003.

[@jd3076]

I love the fact that he was just a rookie and yet he performs like a superstar

[@ХЕЙТЕРЫ-ы2б]

More than a superstar. Nobody still cant perform lke this.

[@crisaracon7379]

@TheRealist 811 8 times and they won it everytime.

[@lataviakimble6370]

@TheRealist 811 but the

[@lataviakimble6370]

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[@410milove4ever]

He a MyPlayer that got boosted up to 99 by it owner at his first season because he is rich

[@KyprosEc]

Just a rookie, and already showtime. Beautiful, just beautiful

[@PerkVFL]

Jordan was so ahead of his time. The way he finished around the basket. To advanced for that era.

[@kimanchorez2771]

Nah. Not really it was Julius Erving first

[@dannyman1437]

if you really think Jordan starting doing those finesse layups you high as hell

[@a1abaodonaldvictorp.690]

@consistency 14 woah calm down dude no one wants unnecessary trouble

[@kimanchorez2771]

I just said what I said. What I'm trying to say is, don't be too exaggerated about MJ. Many players have played before him that were also way way ahead of their time and Erving is one of them. consistency 14 c'mon men calm down. I'm not a hater

[@PerkVFL]

@@dannyman1437 I know he didnt. He was just more refined and had so much hang time.

[@shawndurham297]

The weirdest part? This was almost 40 years ago🤯

[@popbottlez315]

That's what people fail to realize. 1984

[@juju-vl7oj]

I find it ironic every one would say the athletes evolved so much from Wilt and Russell by Jordans era but Wilt and Russell would come on TV saying fundamentals, physicality and intelligence, was so much better during their time and they'd dominate even more and be better than Jordan if they played in his time. Yet everyone thinks that's crazy. Yet more time has passed from this 84 til now than 84 looking back to the 60s yet saying Jordan would average 50 if he played today is popular opinion.

[@allanhouston6759]

@@juju-vl7oj *5"8 Isiah Thomas in the 2016/17 season: 29-ppg. and top 5 in the MVP vote.* *6"1 Trae Young ( age 21 )= 30-ppg FG-44%.* *Luka Doncic ( age 20 )= 29- 9- 9, FG-46%.* Luka Doncic said it"s easier to score points in the Nba than in the Euroleague. MJ will be dominate in this era.

[@jp3813]

@@juju-vl7oj There's really no irony in comparing the opinions of two players from the 60s to that of the "popular opinion". MJ doesn't have to go on TV to say that he'd do better today (or in the 60s). Wilt & Russell had to b/c theirs has never been the popular opinion.

[@KOTAPA]

@MANCHESTER UNITED Bullshit from FIFA.

[@rodrickthompson2799]

80s MJ was savage relying on and displaying superb athleticism. 90s MJ of course slower and below the ground used superb fundamentals and scoring smarter and efficiently. A smarter player, a championship player with a better supporting cast!!

[@tacotom3492]

Michael was 27 1st chip .. averaged like 32. 1st 3 peat . I disagree .dunked on everyone still ..Timeline is off but I get it 🤣

[@ashantinyongo7632]

Jordan never relied on athleticism he merely expanded his bag

[@Mcjesus97]

@@tacotom3492 was 28 his first championship nice try though

[@EconAtheist]

wow@@Mcjesus97 you really got him with a sick burn there

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@tacotom3492 He said slower, which he was, as he started weight training in the summer of 1990 and he got tendinitis in the knees around that time too. Despite still being fast in 91-93 he wasn't quite as fast as he was in the 80s... but he was more polished and smarter, a far better team player as he was convinced by Phil to try and trust his team more instead of trying to do it all alone, which broke the Jordan Rules

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

This man turned the Bulls from a "Trap house" to a must watch just within the first few games of his career. Amazing.

[@Jdmxrtinez]

Trap house?

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

@@Jdmxrtinez They were doing coke lines and had prostitutes around during their free time. Welcome to the 80s.

[@Jdmxrtinez]

@@dannyllerenatv8635 ohh you're talking about something you just learned yesterday

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

@@Jdmxrtinez I knew about the cocaine problem, but I didn't expect THAT

[@Jdmxrtinez]

@@dannyllerenatv8635 you knew about the cocaine problem and didnt expect that lol?

[@skinnyrigid]

Crazy how the shoes he wore on his rookie season has become one of the most iconic and best selling sneakers of all time

[@Neo-ti2rz]

Actually the Yeezys jumped over the jumpman.

[@samuelbiyogheminko4753]

@@Neo-ti2rz nah

[@grahamsmith6210]

he has several iconic and best selling shoes

[@Judgemental_Crow]

@@samuelbiyogheminko4753 I mean Kanye did become a billionaire faster with the yeezys than MJ did with the Air Jordans sooo 🤷‍♂️

[@Aeolous1]

hes wearing the Air Ships here, not the the Jordan 1s

[@fhdbmu07]

MJ's moves are so distinctive and his physical build is well ahead of the time. even the current gen elite athletes can't do moves like him. so smooth and efficient.

[@thechampion9525]

Jordan jumps were so elegant and well balanced plus smoother no player has those God gift attributes

[@goldenera4ever]

Dr. J was really the first guy to play above the rim at a high level. Jordan came in and took it to a whole new level and I don't think that level has ever been surpassed or ever will be. The way guys play today can be attributed to Michael Jordan because he influenced the guys that guys today were influenced by. It can all be traced back to MJ. He's just the greatest.

[@karithema9ician657]

Do u know about a young player named Jalen Green? If not u should def check him out 😳 and tell me what u see foreal because I think I maybe tripping but I need more solid opinions

[@bookerwtight3457]

Do you know David Thompson and Dr J fools

[@goldenera4ever]

@@bookerwtight3457 well, from my original comment, yes I've heard of Dr. J. As for Thompson, while he was a great leaper and dunker, just didn't get the recognition of Dr. J or MJ. So there you go, FOOL.

[@goldenera4ever]

@@karithema9ician657 he's certainly a high level player but, he's not playing against the best in the world in the G league. I think the real test will be if he gets an opportunity in the big leagues.

[@goldenera4ever]

@@karithema9ician657 I do realize it's called "NBA G league" but, it's a minor league just as in baseball. They're good but there's a reason they're not full blown NBA players. He just needs the opportunity and, who knows, he could be the next big star.

[@newenglandrelicd7673]

Just incredible! Kobe was studying Jordan’s style from day one! MJ IS THE GOAT!

[@thewhitemamba5702]

Rookie michael was just so explosive and insanely quick

[@makp.2586]

Jordan just straight balled out. GOAT.

[@rajsingha1099]

Incredible sportsman. Basketball was never that popular in the UK, but I still became a huge NBA fan in the 90s because of him, and all the other amazing players the NBA had back then.

[@stonedog23]

The speed and quickness of a young Jordan...I had the privilege of watching him from since his 8th grade year.

[@lanreakerele4375]

Watching the throwbacks of Michael Jordan being in the NBA is always the best to watch for his legendary career

[@LocsTheChef]

This is literally "The First Dance".

[@yrnkid8748]

Locs The Chef ok

[@daborghini6493]

Locs The Chef nah the first ring is frfr

[@BrianNIL]

I LITERALLY saw no dancing.

[@LocsTheChef]

A pro player can never win their first ring without a ROOKIE season, which is their first Rodeo or dance playing PRO sports.

[@daborghini6493]

Locs The Chef but the last dance, film title is referring to The Bulls final run together. Not only for the players but head coach. Find more info in Episodes 1-2 of “The Last Dance”. So the first dance debate really should be the beginning of the first or second three peat ?

[@tagausjrkopromise286]

A rookie who plays like a veteran is a legend bro.. A goat

[@raduadi]

Jordan was magic from the first year at Chicago.Great player, the greatest.Love him for what he represents for basketball, for sport, for his playing, for his elegance in the game, his mentality........There is no comparison with someone else.MJ was and will be the greatest, UNIQUE

[@petsforlove1]

Always focussed how to be the best..He never stoped pushing himself. The Best basketball player ever!!!

[@desiolle2874]

nailed it...so gifted but played like he was on a ten day contract...

[@jooyichen]

*Rookie MJ* had fans scoring his dunks at regular games. He really was destined for success.

[@TheBlurayHacker]

You can clearly see how well he was able to manipulate the basketball with one hand even in his rookie season. GOAT

[@keres9580]

He was just a rookie okay?

[@jvamerica1703]

I saw him play in college I saw him play pick up games I saw him play in the NBA truly the GOAT

[@Lanse1984]

He is the only NBA player to ever exist that every game was like an event. It was something special every game

[@thasneemrizvi]

MJs reverse dunks looked so smooth back then lmao

[@anarunikora2996]

Yeah bro

[@georgebalza]

It's a pleasure watching him

[@hereisyourmusic30]

His shooting form is just so graceful and so perfect. No one can beat that to date. Jumpman rules, he floats on air.

[@hairjordan2620]

It's easy to forget he's a rookie when watching this, he was just so electric!

[@jamesgoines7663]

The play at 0:20 is awesome. At the end of the shot, Jordan has the entire opponent's team staring at him in amazement as he sits on the floor.

[@samleyton5316]

Indeed!they are like...how the f* did he do that?! remarkable!👍👏

[@shinigamigaming2941]

I also noticed Jordan came super close to licking buddy's face because he drove with his tongue sticking out.

[@YS-el3hm]

MJ was so amazing...even the short shorts fit him perfectly.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

Rookie Jordan is my favorite. He had that elegant swagger with the perfect athletic body.

[@wesleywilson609]

35 years ago today, he won Rookie of the year in 1984-85 season with the bulls and the rest is history🏆

[@Heisman-em8gp]

So basically every game from the beginning is a highlight reel. That's what you call greatness right there.🐂🐐

[@Lanse1984]

Every game was an event. No other player has ever had that effect

[@unogaming3881]

His airness is exceptional.He is the basketball god!

[@sportsres3102]

There is only one Michael Jordan 💥💥

[@aspiringretard]

no shit

[@obeliant5025]

There isn't 3,215?

[@SAINTxSZN]

Actually there is around 3,215 Michael Jordan's in the world.

[@crustdraw2059]

If he is the "A," then there is a "B". Michael B. Jordan 😉

[@glorytogod9063]

Kobe Bryant is basically a duplication of MJ so I disagree with your statement

[@MrGoatMan3895]

What I like most about MJ is that he was never intimidated by anyone. Not even Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, etc. He was the most intense and focused player we've ever seen, allowing him to push himself to do stuff no one thought was possible. He had so much confidence, even only as a rookie.

[@nikmargarn]

probably the best comment in this chat. What drove him is to be the best and took basketball to levels unsurpassed to this day

[@glen7137]

MJ was intimidated by Shaq and wilt. MJ also bullied bill Cartwright, Cartwright finally had enough and threatened to break MJ's legs and Jordan stopped messing with him

[@buckybuck1820]

Once Jordan retired from the Bulls I remember thinking as a 13 year old kid, “Man I can’t wait until I see the next Jordan”. Almost 25 years later I’m still waiting.

[@Wh4L205]

Same

[@chiotheman21]

There will never be a another MJ man. Keep waiting.

[@lordofthefords]

​@@chiotheman21 LJ??

[@claudiomorgana8051]

​@@lordofthefords I think it refers to the way of playing

[@chiotheman21]

@@lordofthefords LJ is dope but not a MJ man

[@MrCraigdonovan]

He was already being hailed as 'one of the greatest' before he even started in the NBA. There have been, and will be, other amazing players, but there will never be another player/athlete like him. Simply extraordinary.

[@samleyton5316]

Indeed.just before the Olympics he was in the eyes of many including bobby knight the best basketball player ever to exist!and he was still in college.no other player in the history of basketball had such an impact worldwide,no one!people got out of their beds in the middle of the night just to watch him play.we all knew this guy was special.and when he retired we all kind of did too.mj was to basketball what Einstein was to physics,Mozart to music..people like these are born once in a hundred years.

[@juliustorrenueva4651]

@Josean Thompson Lebron?. Is he the king of Flopping? Lol.. I tell you back in the 80's and 90's flopping is a coward tactics.

[@soundautomatic1]

@BAREBONEZ GAMING I feel that way. Also, Lebron has shot 35% career outside 3 feet. These are not comparable players.

[@ethannewberry1053]

Never know

[@lawpenner]

This is not true. Even when he went to the finals in '91, the media talk was how Larry and Magic were still greater unless Jordan could prove himself with winning Championship, even though his talent was clearly superior for years leading up to that point

[@AlexanderMoen]

I like how he's a rookie and the announcers are already saying things like "this is what the crowd came for" and "of course he can finish it" and things just already showing that he's established himself. He played against pros for the Olympics before he was in the NBA and dominated though (that was back before pros could play in the Olympics, but they still had exhibition games against all stars), so Jordan probably already gave them a taste of what to expect. It's still super impressive though.

[@-.6666.-]

He became star in just 3 games

[@josiah8351]

@@-.6666.- he became a star in the 3rd quarter of his first game

[@AntonioCastro-cr8wz]

Rare to see old footage of MJ that clearly, nice job and greatly appreciated!

[@johncarlollavor2146]

He was the 3rd LEADING SCORER in that season. 3RD LEADING SCORER AS A ROOKIE! He was just behind Bernard King and Larry Bird, which in that time was still at their prime years. Edit: Good God I just started a debate. Just appreciate the legends while they are still here.

[@bloody_outlaw8000]

he was 1st in total points..bernard king and larry bird played less games

[@ezcsports1716]

He was 22. LeBron averaged 30ppg and made the Finals at 22.

[@akaurfear]

@@ezcsports1716 Rookie and pace

[@akaurfear]

@I nort pace

[@ezcsports1716]

@@akaurfear pace in 1984 was MUCH higher than in 2007. You're such a casual

[@BadDad01]

Rookie season... How can anyone dispute this man being the GOAT?

[@Perplexed_12]

3 years in college lebron made it to the finals when he was 22

[@buddyfats4768]

@@Perplexed_12 rookie season bro dont care if he is 25 thats extremely impressive.

[@ohdaUtube]

@@Perplexed_12 imagine if LeBron went to college three years.. That would've been frightening if he did.. He'd actually have a post up game and understand other nuances of the game (besides what he already knew at the time which was a lot). He'd be a bigger beast and quite possibly the best player ever

[@Perplexed_12]

@@ohdaUtube thats what im saying

[@ohdaUtube]

@@Perplexed_12 I see. So you're agreeing mj is goat. LeBron had his chance but certain decisions he made prevented that from happening.

[@ACHEIZM]

1:09 Gave me goosebumps!! Till this day, I've never ever seen another Athlete in the NBA LIKE THE GOAT OG23 Air Jordan. Short crop hair MJ was a phenomenon.

[@azbrown_knight8240]

There will never, ever be another Jordan. Truly ahead of his time. Best athlete in human history.

[@khimbenigno1742]

MJ is not a human he is SUPERMAN! 💪💪💪💪

[@peters1515]

This is why he’s the best and still the best ever even from his rookie year. Always fun to watch him play.

[@BMalBaby]

1:08 It’s like as soon as u see him on the breakaway u know u about to have a glance at greatness..🤫🐐💯

[@mikelepadovano9802]

Even now after so many years he is still the bigest nba star

[@gurujr]

Rookie Jordan was one of the greatest spectacles one could ever see in sports.

[@ohhmypreciousss]

Im so glad i lived in that era! I was 9 yrs old when Season 97~98 happened 🙌🏼🐐🔥

[@darianclark7322]

Shitd I was 14 in 8 grade in tht 97-98 season...luv ever minute of it....Chicago Neva let us down....6for6🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@georgebalza]

I was 17, I feel so privileged as well

[@amirabans1127]

I was 22 ahaha

[@bookerwtight3457]

I was not 9 but that's my era

[@replicantona]

28 ppg as a rookie, The Black Cat was truly from another galaxy 🐐

[@joestuehmer7967]

Don't forget 28 ppg with barely any 3's.. he would average like 35 a game today easily if he added a 3 point game

[@etxsports5836]

@@joestuehmer7967 He would shoot 3's like Jimmy Butler or Kawhi if not better in this era, he hit six 3's in 1 half in 1992 FINALS...he'd shoot 3's just fine in this softer era and live at the free throw line.

[@NK-mr3rh]

ETX Sports that’s such a bad argument that contradicts itself when discussing MJ. People say he had the best work ethic, drive to get better but for some odd reason didn’t improve his three. At the time their were other legends who had a great 3 but he didn’t try to match it? But now all the sudden Jordan would be a terrific 3pt shooter?

[@dreip4411]

@@NK-mr3rh because threes are not essential in the 90s if threes are essential then you would see reggie miller winning a ring.

[@dreip4411]

@@NK-mr3rh and modern players certainly will be better at making threes because they can practice making it even as a kid unlike 90s players who can't because 3pt line is not yet implemented.

[@jvelez1998]

NO ONE was more celebrated on the road than MJ… he gave the people what they wanted and never disappointed… that is why then opposing fans cheered him Like their own. 🙏

[@thebonuslvl]

and that intensity he showed on both sides of the court sold it, even if you didn't like him as an opposing fan you had to respect the dedication he put out there for everyone to see.. he honored the game..

[@great-k-f3x]

That’s not effort. That’s talent. Such moves are never repeated by any player

[@Chris56076]

I wasnt even alive back then 😂😂😂. Wish I could have witness this

[@youso91]

That's why KZbin exists 😁

[@shanettacane7101]

It was Wonderful and a plus for me because I grew up in Chicago, and got to see them practice because I worked at the United Center, he started out at the Stadium.

[@bnzstheboy6520]

and the way sound, you still not alive

[@aceblueheeler1992]

Pole smoker

[@zbox913]

That burst of speed while changing direction at 3:00 really impressed me for some reason.

[@90sBasketballBios]

THE BEST EVER!!🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@etxsports5836]

True

[@Sam-ky3su]

MJ’s standing vertical was insane for a 6’6” guard. The only 6’6” player I know who can jump off two feet like that is Charles Barkley and he’s a power forward.

[@afrosamurai125]

Sam Zion is the only other player I’ve seen get that high from a standstill position

[@ericjordan6059]

Jordan was rare in that he could jump off of one foot as easily as two. He could jump straight up and get his entire hand above the square.

[@elfaraon8554]

Barkley is 6'7

[@lamefart]

@@elfaraon8554 he grew 3 inches?

[@johndoe-eh3tv]

@@lamefart he’s 6’5 barefeet

[@ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΣ-1925]

The guy was insane smooth, when he was charging, it was game over.. the best to ever do it!

[@staydownjam3s]

The NBA should retire 23 from every team that’s how great MJ is

[@s_ame1135]

At least the Heat had the audacity to retire 23 to honor MJ.

[@s_ame1135]

@RafGate 13 True. Only those who believed. and that's why the Heat retired his jersey even if he didn't play with them because Pat Riley knows whats up.

[@malikthomasmusic6687]

Nahh

[@mobileyt7755]

RafGate 13 People only watch basketball because of MJ he made it global be thankful for it.

[@shodaddydrunk]

I've been saying this. I couldn't believe Bronny took 23 and the NBA just let him. I think MJ traumatized young Lebron in the late 80s/early 90s with how he Weinsteined the Cavs and that's why Bron holds a grudge

[@markgideon23]

none can even come close to mj’s greatness.

[@LukeTRandall]

5:45 man I just love the commentators reaction here! So full of the joy of the game.

[@arp_909]

Could watch this all day. His movement has such grace to it

[@krish9197]

Nobody in todays game moves like this while also having insane hang time , large hands, and vertical jump. Air Jordan still unmatched til this day

[@billr5842]

I'd say Kawhi Leonard is the closest to that. But yes, MJ is the GOAT and no one has matched him yet

[@triplegezzy3007]

@@billr5842 not really

[@Cts_99]

@@billr5842 nah Kawhi is half as athletic as MJ. Plus he moves so robotic and stiff

[@billr5842]

@@Cts_99 You are right that Michael Jordan is much more athletic but they do have similar builds, long arms and big hands. Kawhi plays like a slower version of MJ. Nobody plays exactly like MJ so it's hard to compare.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

STILL UNMATCHED TODAY IS AN AMEN

[@bryanmares5943]

Mj entering the league was the greatest witness of greatness to ever walk onto the court. From his first game every expert and news headline was anticipating his game like it was the finals. Ticket sales in chicago sky rocketed and the guy hasnt even played a game yet. everyone and i mean everyone in the sports world was ready for the phenom that is michael jordan to touch the court and show the world his magic. and it wasn't until his first game, that we finally got what we were waiting for. The stadium goes crazy as he double clutches beneath the basket and reverse lays it in. The basketball world knew immediately that it wasnt a fluke, this man would take the sport by storm. And that he did..traveling on the road tickets across the league continued to surge wherever he went. evidently so, no matter the away team he faced the world would cheer for him. Everyone came from high to low to see the man they heard would be the greatest to ever touch the court. This all went down his rookie season.

[@stevesibaja3123]

The Greatest Player of all Time Michael Jordan🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@hezhang572]

The footwork of players was so clean at that time..

[@djodjo6479]

Coz they're trained to practice the fundamentals of the game

[@djodjo6479]

@Brian G three years.

[@djodjo6479]

@Brian G most of them were fundamentally sound but mj was way above the rest. His footwork and quickness were a top-notch.

[@afrosamurai125]

He Zhang not really Jordan was on another level compared to his competition.

[@blackurustrikes2328]

That's because most of them played 3-4 years of college ball and were force fed the fundamentals of footwork, timing, positioning, angles, leverage, etc. MJ was the perfect synthesis of athleticism, talent and skill. Which is why he could be almost as great of a defensive player as he was an offensive player.

[@elio-7911]

The one and only Air fking Jordan, there will be no one like him ever, i can watch his highlights every day and i cant get enough, what a beast he was, simply the undebatable indisputable Goat

[@ilovegames6487]

Him and magic Johnson were on another level.

[@joebuck7495]

It took me a couple decades to finally decide but I’ll take prime Bird over prime Magic

[@MrEOM41]

@@joebuck7495 agree Bird was a great defender, pretty good passer and best shooter in his prime

[@xgengx7530]

Don't forget Kobe

[@istiahmad3365]

@@xgengx7530 no. kobe was just a copy of mj. He was special but he didnt have his own playstyle

[@98ore]

@@istiahmad3365 yea but you have to admit, it’s not easy to copy someone like MJ especially to the degree he did, he certainly had the talent and mind for it.

[@heic1971]

When Bobby Knight says you're the best player he has ever seen before even playing a single game in the NBA says a lot.

[@curiouslymavismade]

This man was destined for greatness.

[@jeostacks5434]

I’m speechless when I watch him

[@stevenciang8997]

you know you are great when your best play in rookie looks like best play in career 💥

[@MADD-MANX]

Wasn't even planning on watching the whole video. Just a little glance then would move on. Ended up watching the whole thing on repeat. Two times. That's how phenomenal player Jordan is. They're will never be no one like him!

[@laidbare819]

Even Jordan in his Rookie year could score baskets that LeBron can only dream of doing at any time within his career. This Guy was just unreal, the variety of shots on display, his composure and presence on the court is just second to none. MJ really is the GOAT. It's not even debatable. You can see so many great players in the make up of Jordan, it's like GOD took all the greats who ever played the game and said here you go " this guys all of you and then himself to boot". Unbelievable player and athlete!!!!

[@3pointsCurry99]

There are no words to describe Jordan ... he is the best

[@tonycook1913]

That extra gear he had when he drives past opposing players . He just leaves them standing in place. Mj was fast..

[@tonybarwick5248]

You count his dribbles after a steal From the other teams foul line till he dunked it 4 dribbles sometimes 3 it was amazing his speed !!

[@joshjenncahilig8144]

Michael Jordan at its best..May you continue to inspire others. Truly, it is a gift from God,the giftedness in playing A game..

[@metaversemusic4154]

We can't defend on Jordan ! But we watching him playing ! It's so beautiful !!!!

[@damianpabon1240]

I knew from day 1 that he was going to be special. He was even better than I thought.

[@michaelbrooks5743]

The most graceful player captured on 🎥.