Michael Jordan is arguably the face of the NBA even decades after he retired. There has been no player like Jordan in the league and his legacy is still felt on the court. Jordan not only revolutionized basketball worldwide but also made the NBA as popular as it is today. Additionally, he has had a significant impact on sneakers game and athlete endorsements.
There are numerous records that are held by Jordan and no one has even gotten close to breaking them. Such as winning MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and the scoring title all in one single season. He also dropped the highest PPG in an NBA Finals series. Jordan might not be the one with the highest number of championships but he certainly has the highest NBA Finals MVP trophies.
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Despite taking three retirements through his illustrious career, Jordan has the most points scored in a playoff game which remains unbreakable to date. MJ‘s determination to uplift his skills and performance was evident throughout his career. However, that was not the only thing that helped him win as his famous trash-talking was a mental game that got him more power. In fact, he even made a fellow Bulls player retire early by this.
Furthermore, Jordan played basketball since he was a kid and that explains why he is this good with his basketball IQ. Prior to joining the NBA, Jordan was a key player for the basketball team of the University of North Carolina. He has mentioned how because of the selflessness of his university coach, Jordan made it to the league.
Michael Jordan made 16 points and 7 assists on his debut
Michael Jordan made his debut in the league in 1984 after being picked by the Chicago Bulls. It is undeniable that picking Jordan was one of the best decisions that the Bulls‘ ever made. Jordan won a staggering six NBA championships for the Bulls and took them to greater heights.
There are countless iconic and memorable games of Jordan throughout his 15-year-long career. However, one of them that stands distinctively is the first-ever NBA game that Michael Jordan played. It was on October 26, 1984, when Jordan played his first game. He scored 16 points, and 7 assists in the game against the Washington Bullets (now known as Washington Wizards).
Shortly after his debut in the NBA, Jordan was able to win over hardened Bulls fans with his remarkable performances. Over his illustrious career, Jordan played 1072 NBA games, and he started 1039 of them. This speaks volumes about the trust that his teammates had in him. Even decades after his retirement, Jordan remains in the headlines and heart of his fans.