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.
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.
@ 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)
@@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
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.
@@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
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 ..
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.
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?
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 @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.
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.
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.
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. 🤦♂️
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. UA-cam 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 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.
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
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...
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 😭
@@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.
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!
@@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
@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.
@@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.
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
"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.
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.
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.
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
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.
I have to say thank goodness for UA-cam. 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
WOW! I didn't know any of these details about Jordan's last two years with the Wizards. To me, this just confirms even more that he is the GOAT!!! Great video!!!
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
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
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.
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.
@@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!!!
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.
@@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...
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.
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.
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!
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..
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.
@@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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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!!!!!
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!!!
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.
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.
Dude they were rolling while I'm the court together. The team was hitting its stride and both players were getting better every game then the torn meniscus happened. They were 26-21 at that point. Like the 4th seed in the East.
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.
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
@@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.)
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
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
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.
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.
@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.
@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.
I`v been hoping someone would make this video and you did a great job man! I have been watching the MJ Wizard highlights and have thought the exact same thing of underrated. To do what he did at that age and just enhances his GOAT title.
Great breakdown! Growing up in Chicagoland being born in 81', I am so blessed to have been of age when Jordan was making his Finals appearances with our Bulls... It's easy for me to see the impact he had in Washington because we were so accustomed to MJ doing amazing things. But younger people, who didn't get to see him live on WGN for every game - and have only seen highlight videos on UA-cam - buy into what THEY SEE today and what the media talking heads try to spin about "Lebron passing Jordan". It's absurd! LeSwept isn't even in my top 5 all-time NBA players.... Hell, he's not even the GOAT at his POSITION, how the heck is he the "greatest who ever played"? I get it. The NBA can't admit that the game they're trying to promote to sell tickets and television rights for isn't nearly as good as it was 2 decades ago. That's not going to grow the league or sell tickets... So they push this "greatest ever Lebron James" crap and try to tear down Jordan every way they can. Even this talk about "Jordan never facing teams as good as Golden State" nonsense - go look up the stats for the 93' Phoenix Suns... They are nearly identical (if not better than GSW) and had Dan Majerle draining 35 footers WAY before Curry. No disrespect to Steph, he's a future Hall Of Famer, but people need to look up "Thunder Dan" Majerle before thinking Steph Curry invented the deep-three! Jordan beat SEVEN 60+ win teams and TWENTY 50+ win teams. 27 out of 37 of his playoff opponents were 50 win teams... while Lebron faced - out of 37 - EIGHTEEN teams with UNDER 50 wins. Sorry Lebron James fans, but the truth is Lebron James always had more help, played in a weak conference, and faced less talented teams than Jordan did.
Thank you was born in 81 I was born in DC lived in PG county mD right outside DC. Its Bowie mD Jordan's the greatest ever kids today don't realize how good Jordan was you said what I always say do im not repeating it Jordan is so much better than LeBron its a joke and disrespectful to compare Jordan and LeBron bird would dominate LeBron. Come on people Jordan is the best to ever play. ESPN stop lieing to people nick Wright stop lieing shannon stop lieing about LeBron and Jordan Jordan is 6 and 0 LeBron is an afwil 3and 6 and. I watched Jordan everynight on wgn im a bulls fan for life. Watched Jordan win his first ring his second his third retire comeback have the greatest. Team and season ever 72 wins with a ring to get his 4th and win 2 more back to back against Stockton and Malone two of the greatest to ever play at there. Position and they won there 5 and 6ring and after the 72win season they won 69 games the next year and the last year when they won there sixth ring they won 67 what a hell of a run the greatest to ever play
Agree with you on everything except LeBron always having more help...Bulls had multiple players that were VERY GOOD. Including 3 BBALL HOFers.(Pip, Rodman, Kukoc...Kukoc made the HOF with his International accolades didnt he? Either way he was an awesome.player and would average 30pts a game now) Harper was very good also..they also had very good role players who knew their jobs and didnt try to do more than what they should...Something LeBron envied everytime JR Smith got a bright idea on the court. MJ is better, dgmw, but 2nd 3peat Bulls were STACKED.
Great breakdown and changed my perspective on the Wizards MJ, he got started slowly like all old heads do but when he got going he was still deadly on both ends
Seen him in person in 2001 crushing back to back Charlotte and New Jersey in DC. We flew from the Netherlands to DC and at the airport a day before the Charlotte game some security people told us Jordan was to old, he can't play anymore.. And than he did this in those two games, amazing! The GOAT!
Soon as I saw the title of the vid I said "yes! finally! thank you." out loud, at work, while it was quiet. I just really agreed with the title. I thought his second comeback was amazing.
for him to come back after almost 3 years retired at 38 years of age and average almost 22 points over those 2 seasons, as well as have a 17 win game improvement to a wizards roster that had no changes prior to him joining the roster... smh.. #sheesh
@@josephjohnroe3678 he shot an average of 43% thise 2 seasons, which is not bad for a 38 year old.. put that in perspective, that was better than half players at his position those years who shot the same amount of shots and who were 10 - 15 years younger.. on top of that the wizards improved dramatically with same players from the year before..
@@macanthony1982 stop with the "not bad for a 38 yr old". You don't get graded on a curve. That isn't how it works. Did the improve? Sure. Did they make the playoffs? No. Did they have a .500 record? No. Stop changing the narrative to fit an argument. Jordan at 38 Wasn't the same as Duncan, Kobe or even Kareem. They never took 5 years off durring their team. Jordan was great in Chi. If you wanna make the case for him being the best to ever do it, cool, but don't dedend his time in Was. He took too many shots and on too many occasions shot them out of games. It's ok, he isn't some God.
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.
Many were calling MJ the G.O.A.T. before he even wore a Chicago Bulls uniform. There's another video on UA-cam 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.
@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".
@@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.
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.
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 UA-cam video EVER.
Wow this gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing this special tribute. This was thoroughly explained and even with his 2 year stint with the Wizards, he already achieved such a great resume in his illustrious career. Cheers!
WELL SAID! I have always wondered why people love to dismiss the Wizards years so much (MJ included actually!) It really was incredible to watch, not always compared to the CHI MJ, but to the rest of the L he was more than holding his own! I just wish we got to see Wizards MJ in a playoff run. Mike always elevated his game in playoffs, and have no doubt he would have done the same again!
crypto maniac Bro was an insanely good Defender. Dude was #2 on DPOY, 1x DPOY, and 3x Steals Champ.... like bro. He also averaged 2.3 BLK and 2.4 STL.....
Yea Ok Well at least 7 Finals if we’re being realistic because, MJ was really rusty and not in good physical health when he came back after the 1995 All-Star break with 30 games left. They still made it to the ESF vs Orlando Magic
Yea Ok That and he was robbed of one 1 MVP. So if we apply our “What Ifs” then he’d be at LEAST 7x MVP (including retired seasons), 8x Champion, and 8x Finals MVP. Insane.
Excellent video. Not sure why the Jordan vs LeBron debate always comes up. Jordan is flat out the GOAT. If you watched him play there is no debate. The level of control and dominance over the game was insane. You can damn near feel chills when Mike played when he was in the ZONE. Some players you do when they get in the Zone, but for Mike it was like every 3 games.....how are you sick enough to say the hoop looks like a giant bucket and I can't seem to miss. I mean 69 in the Boston....6 threes in a row....epic perfomances in the Madison Square including the double nickel...get out of here. Dude played the passing lanes like he was the freakin BLACK PANTHER aka Black Cat. They say LeBron is faster ha ha ha well look at Mike's highlights on the fast break....dude is coasting and smoking fools...even leaving them out of the frame. To play passing lanes you have to be quick and fast....they say Lebron is strong well in an ERA well there are barely any centers or true power forwards ehhhh I beg to differ. There are a lot of wimps nowadays like Durant who probably had a daily diet of poptarts. Im 6'1 215 and if I get a head of steam like LeBron does I'm MOWING fools over too. Don't be fooled smh if you are at a stand still how are you going to stop someone with a full head of steam you are going to bounce off of them. Don't be fooled about physical appearance and size. You can be strong as hell and not be the biggest guy in the gym. I was able to outlift guys twice my size and still get busy in the gym. Kobe even said he was shocked how physically strong Mike was. He swatted Kobe away like a fly which is why Kobe knew he needed to get stronger....secondly, look at all of Mike's finishes with and 1's his sheer strength to get the ball up after the contact was superior people look at is as hightlights but it displays his raw strength. Enough said dude is the GOAT with respect to the timers of their ERA but what I witnessed I havent seen anything close. Giannis is scary though......he gets a Jumper and it is night night for some of these cats. He has another gear too trust me and one mental hurdle he needs to get over first similar to LeBron kind of, but when he does ha ha ha if he stays healthy he will be a problem.
People who were't around to see Micheal Jordan play in his prime will never fully understand how incredible and legendary he was. Every person lucky enough to witness him playing out his career as a Chicago Bull knows that to this day no basketball player has even come close to achieving the greatness that Micheal had done back in the 90's and that we will most likely never see another player rise to the occasion like that in our lifetime. Kobe Bryant might be the exception to that but definitely not Lebron James and before anyone points to the overall career stats you need to realize that its not always about statistics. Most Jame's fans always point this comparison out but there's reason why Jordan is still called the greatest basketball player of all time and part of that reason is because of how he played the game and how he lead his team to victory.
This was amazingly done. I watched those 2 Wizard seasons & still learned things I didn’t know. I always let people how great he still was at that age & time so I’m glad I have some video evidence w/ great facts & commentary to back it up
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
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
Imagine if he had never-ever retired until 03 and either followed Scottie to the Blazers or kept him in Chicago. That's the thing about Jordan's dominace, he was so good he basically got bored of the game. Even if you think the first retirement was due to gambling or his father, he was DEFINITELY bored on the second. I think it's a legitimate question whether Shaq and Kobe even would have ate until 2002. As the video says, Jordan was a superstar player even by the standards of the 2000's. Had he been willing to take a pay cut, he and Scottie could have kept going for 4 or 5 more years, and maybe more than that.
If Jordan had stayed healthy in the 01-02 season, how far do you think the Wizards would have gone?
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.
@@astonishedblade9003 or make the eastern conference finals or maybe beat Lakers
Jk probably not beat L.A
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.
They probably would have made the playoffs, but wouldn’t go very far in the postseason
Jonny Arnett -NBA UA-camr
Washington reaches a number 8 seed or 7 seed if Michael stays healthy in 2001/02
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.
Wuao thas incredible could you say me the date of that game? So I can watch thank you I'm from Caracas Venezuela
What a deal.
I saw him on the Wizards when he came to play Boston. Only time I could see Jordan. So worth it!
Ho D Clipper tickets were extremely cheap during those years
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
He blew his knee out at 40 and immediately tried to get back on defense. Absolute savage!
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
@@knightrider693 take their 🥜🥜 out of your mouth 🤡
@@knightrider693 try playing on cramps
@@knightrider693why u hating on lebron
@@julia_wroblewska03cuz that clown is trash 😂
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!
Maybe except chess
@ 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)
@@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
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.
@@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
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 ..
Omg bruh I love this comment. It's such a difference
It just took some time to figure it out. True basketball IQ
Honestly I think zone defense allowed MJ to dominate even more. It’s scary to think how young MJ would’ve done against it.
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.
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?
Lane Corbett nah Man U just like my dad
@@lanecore75 no post play is right
Lane Corbett post play gets boring ngl
@@NoKeeth nah
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!
It's why he's the best
Yes for sure! Compare that to LeBron who's faking fouls and quitting on his team. Jordan truly was remarkable!
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.
LeBron would still be crying and waiting for an ambulance
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan became famous worldwide before the internet was in mass use. Very few brought the roof down like Mj did
GOATJ
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.
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.
Sounds like Bron...
@@Quietplague2000 you must be a kid
@@noncomplacent whatever helps you man it does in fact still sound like Lebron hate all you want
@@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.
@joshuaestrada4188 nothing like Lebron. Much easier for Lebron.
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.
I feel you bro... that was very sad.
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.
Johnny Seahorse I remember also. I was pissed off!!!
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. 🤦♂️
Yea word up, I went to like 6 home games all within 5 rows...the truth shall come out!
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.
ya. because his style is so simple but not so simple and also very effective.
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
Domo Jones MJ could of played a few more years for sure
@@Culley91 Maybe a 3 seed
Kobe and MJ would have killed each other lol
This should be in the Last Dance doc as a bonus.
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.
Probably, in season 2. They will perhaps speak on wizards days, business expansion as billionaire, owning his own NBA team, his hoF inductee. Imo.
This is the online DLC . xD
I heard they started filming again during those times. So there is probable some HD footage in the vault.
They shouldn’t. The Last Dance was the perfect ending.
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.
Lol. For real
I'm sure that's why their ratings have tanked.
Man what u said
@@jonnyarnettThis is why a lot of youtubers on sports is better than most ESPN network broadcasters
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.
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
same here. those were the only 2yrs that i really rooted for him! i thought he was amazing those 2 yrs.
Scoring
Rebounding.
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.
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.
The only player wearing a retired jersey during the game with a statue in front of his home stadium. Goat shit
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.
Jose Rios that’s why lebron was all in his feelings against Pat. He didn’t let him take number 23
Kobe had enough #s (stats ) for 2 careers
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
And it was bron who wanted to retire # 23 on every team
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.
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.
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.
You being a hockey guy I truly appreciate your take on it.
I agree with you fully
@@MrDavidKord this is why he is my choice for GOAT
The narrative that Jordan’s wizards days were bad HAS to be eradicated. This man is a beast
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. UA-cam 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.
@@blacknetsmed when your worst years have Donovan Mitchell type production (all star in 2020) I'd say they're pretty good years haha
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.
Couldn't even take them to the playoffs, stop
Eric Johnson did you watch the fucking video. He was on pace to take them to the playoffs till the injury. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
random nba player: "my back hurts"
🐐: "So you have chosen *51 points dropped on your head* "
I broke my back spinal
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
@@MacabreMosaic ayyy Boogie 🥰 LeBron the 🐐 to me followed by MJ then Kobe but as long as it's those 3 idk what the order is 😎
@@mrblue3879 what’s your stance on Kareem
@@yeseloraelsama8949 greatest on the court and off the court player simultaneously
1 Kareem
2 LeBron
3 Jordan
4 Bill Russel
5 Magic
Jordan at age 40: *plays all 82 games*
Kawhi: *sweats nervously*
Lol! Good one. And probably true?
How will LeBron play at age 40
@@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
@@mr.harambe2658 yeah imagine him in jordans era
i mean, as this video shows, jordan prolly shouldnt have played all 82
Thank you for this video, I’ve been saying his Wizards years are criminally underrated for awhile now. He really is the GOAT
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...
Wow! The only player to ever score 50+ in 3 different generations 🔥🔥🔥
50 +
Points.
Three different generations.
Three different decades.
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
I saw him as a Wizard. Oohs and ahhs every play. Worth the experience.
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 😭
I envy you bruh.
@@Tarzan118 I saw and it was worth everything to watch him play live. Words just do NOT do the man justice.
Shut the fuck up stop commenting under every video
@@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.
When you can score 50 points at the age 39 that man can NEVER be considered overrated
Donnell Adams Kobe must be better cuz he dropped 60 at 40 then
Jamal Crawford just did last year in what was likely the last game of his career
itzkevvy D Kobe was 37 dumbass he passed away at 41 so how tf would he be 40 in 2016?
@@Jay_draco, you damn right. What a dumbass. He got corona😷
itzkevvy D he was 37 NOT 40 🤦♂️
Mike was putting up max contract numbers at 40... Sheesh!!!
Good numbers but not winning.awesome.jordan was a selfish bitch.we all know.
@@jessiegomez2411 lebron get off the burner accounts. Nobody is buying all your shit talking.
@@jessiegomez2411 how does it taste?, i mean lebron's balls!..😂 cant accept the truth it hurts jessie j.
@@jessiegomez2411 not winning with 6-6 vs 3-6 ahahhaahhahahhaha
Dude, right?
This dude dropped 40 point games at the age of FOURTY! Case closed my dude.
no big deal if you take most of the shots.
Jordan the GOAT! Easily!
Greatness and he was efficient too. What he was doing at 40 before the injury is Goat.
And he did it TWICE!
Still have to make them
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!
Goosebumps, best story i just read
It was incredible seeing the highlights after it happened, can't imagine the excitement of actually being there.
Thats so great!
He's just the greatest ever. That's why Kobe learned a lot from him.
And studied, or some would say copied Jordan's game down to a T. He even tried to walk like mj.
@@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
the Jammathon Kobe was goated
@Jamison Anderson chill out cuz
@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.
#99 is not used in hockey anymore because of Wayne Gretzky. I think #23 should not be used in basketball because of Michael Jordan.
i think its too late now
Wayne Gretzky is the Michael Jordan of hockey, not the other way around.
@@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.
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
@Sherwin Tandingan LeBron has not and never can surpass Jordan.
Most NBA players would kill to have the production of a Wizard Jordan even at their prime.
Most NBA players aren't all stars, so techincally true.
"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.
Great vid
didn't know old Jordan stats were better than most superstars' today, let alone prime Jordan.
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.
The way he explained it was nothing short of beautiful 😂
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.
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
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.
@@davidchandler6885 he couldn’t jumó 😂😂 Jordan still was dunking in the wizards
@@davidchandler6885 yo ass high he averaged 25 ppg at some point in his return year
He would’ve pulled a similar playoff run to 2018 LeBron.
It's amazing how he was able to play at such a high level for so long. He carried a team at age 40.
Kobe did too
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
@Yea Ok hahahahaha
If he didn't retire twice he would had phishycal condittion to play untill 45 at the highest level for sure.
Wizards jordan> any kobe 🙈
Most advance fadeaway shot, no one can stop, even at 40 yrs old👍 G.O.A.T
MAN I WENT BACK AND STUDIED HIS WIZARDS TURNAROUND: FAST, SHARP, CRIP AND PERFECT! UNBELIEVABLE PLAYER!
I have to say thank goodness for UA-cam. 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.
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Definitely!😆
Steven A Smith routinely bashes the Wizards Jordan, and it used to infuriate me... until I stopped watching his dumb show ✌
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.
Ok boomer
@@thegodoffacts2448.........You're using that wrong. Especially since I'm not a "Boomer".
@@thegodoffacts2448 Okay normie.
He’s amazing
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.
Don't ever tell me LeBron is better!!!!
MJ GOAT
I'm not going to tell you that Lebron is better.
I’ve always said those wizards years were the best examples of how great MJ was. He carried the team
Aditya Vats lebron is better
He is
no one is better. its foolish to even try to compare lol. Its like trying to compare a Lexus with a Veyron lol.
he was arguably a top 10 player at ages 38-40 thats incredible
Until he tore his maniscus he was top 3
Not arguably
More like top 5 and arguably top 2
He was top 10 before his injury imo, his game was warming up in earlier games of the season and team chemistry was building
Top 5 n top 3 b4 his injuries in those years
This takes Mike's legacy to a whole new level. At that age it's fundamentals, mental toughness, and will.
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
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.
I say this all the time!
Finally, an NBA video that uses factual arguments instead of emotional ones.
The most under appreciated NBA UA-camr out there.
Thats quite the compliment! Thanks for watching and thanks for all the support!
Thanks for this, I never realized how impressive his tenure with the Wizards was. This officially seals the goat argument for me!
One question: How can anyone argue against this?
Mike Burnside because there are dumb people in this world
Too much stupidity i think. Hahaha
You can argue about anything. Same as suing someone. You can sue anyone.
I think I seen Jordan's last game.. It was against the Sixers right?
they will try
WOW! I didn't know any of these details about Jordan's last two years with the Wizards. To me, this just confirms even more that he is the GOAT!!! Great video!!!
Jordan is the G. O. A. T.
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
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
Wow, this vid is the definitive answer that Mike is the best ever.
Start watching the last dance on netflix and you should find the real answer there.
Yanto Mahadi it’s not on Netflix bruh you’re tripping
@@martindagoat3909 its on netflix outside of the united states...its just not on u.s. netflix
@@martindagoat3909 VPN that homie... its on netflix
Kevin M they putting last dance on Netflix Fr?? It don’t matter though I got ESPN.
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.
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.
@@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!!!
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.
@@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...
Ball Smack 💯💯💯💯💯💯 That’s real!
I don’t know, but I wouldn’t underrate Micheal a bit even if he’s 72 years old, you know.
Goat
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.
😂😂
daniel auman lol this argument really conviced me more on MJ being the goat
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.
This is unbelievable statistics! Well done MJ.Earned my respect as the greatest ever.
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!
Lol!!!
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H😂😂😂ilarious!
Lm🤣🤣ao😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!
ESPN didn't carry many Bulls games. WGN was where it was at.
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..
I would have rather seen Jordan play with Scottie in Portland and beat the Lakers.
Jordan on that Trail Blazer team would have been awesome!!!
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.
007 would’ve been tough bc he ran the wizards
They're bros, but Scottie would not necessarily have wanted Jordan there. He wanted to prove a winner without MJ.
@@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.
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.
Ikr. Players today are fragile tbh, even with all the advances in technology and treatment they are able to get.
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
James Horton wusses making excuses for their fellow wusses 🤷♀️
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
@@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?
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.
He’s the greatest hooper all time and it ain’t close
FOHWTBS! He's the most overrated, protected and promoted...and ain't close.
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!!!!!
Sammy Hall Jr protected by his career resume... not even close
Sammy Hall Jr you’re a joke
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!!!
Great video. I never watched MJ with the Wiz when i saw MJ hit the floor face down. Years later i watched his Wiz highlights i was AMAZED...GOAT
Dude you deserve some type of award for this
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.
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.
Which team ended up making the playoffs?
Eric Johnson which team stayed healthy. WATCH THE VIDEO
I was at a Wizards Nets game in NJ when KMart shut MJ down and the Nets won by 40
Jordan and Hamilton was on their way to do something special in the playoffs that year!! Great video🇺🇸⭐⭐⭐
I imagine that time with Jordan was a big part of Detroit winning that championship.
Dude they were rolling while I'm the court together. The team was hitting its stride and both players were getting better every game then the torn meniscus happened. They were 26-21 at that point. Like the 4th seed in the East.
Hamilton went on to win ra ring with the pistons
One of the best UA-cam Basketball videos I've seen!
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
Didnt realize all this
Jordan is the goat
Jordan is the Goat.
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.
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
@@DECKERx Ok Lebron is better.
@@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.)
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
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
So many people forget he was an MVP candidate until the injury. Thanks for reminding everyone.
286mic. True...he was the leading MVP candidate at the All star break but more injuries came soon after.
02 nets won 49 games made the finals..it was a different era...
@@razkable u mean '03 nets
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.
Skip Bayless needs to watch this cuz I'm tired of Leshannon Sharpe bringing up mj wizards career and getting away with his false narratives
I agree
Email it to him.
Exactly
Hell yeah! The only voice more annoying then Stephan A, is Shannon Sharpe!
Shannon should stick to Football, and Stephen A just the Knicks...
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.
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!
Take note this is post modern, plus this is 2000's lockdown D, im talking physical D. And this is Airness at his finest.
@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.
@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.
@discoandherpes But he still delivered the heat. Cooked dem youngbloods.
I think the fact that he makes his teammates better as a leader and motivator due to his competitive edge is so underrated
I`v been hoping someone would make this video and you did a great job man! I have been watching the MJ Wizard highlights and have thought the exact same thing of underrated. To do what he did at that age and just enhances his GOAT title.
Great breakdown! Growing up in Chicagoland being born in 81', I am so blessed to have been of age when Jordan was making his Finals appearances with our Bulls... It's easy for me to see the impact he had in Washington because we were so accustomed to MJ doing amazing things. But younger people, who didn't get to see him live on WGN for every game - and have only seen highlight videos on UA-cam - buy into what THEY SEE today and what the media talking heads try to spin about "Lebron passing Jordan". It's absurd! LeSwept isn't even in my top 5 all-time NBA players.... Hell, he's not even the GOAT at his POSITION, how the heck is he the "greatest who ever played"?
I get it. The NBA can't admit that the game they're trying to promote to sell tickets and television rights for isn't nearly as good as it was 2 decades ago. That's not going to grow the league or sell tickets... So they push this "greatest ever Lebron James" crap and try to tear down Jordan every way they can. Even this talk about "Jordan never facing teams as good as Golden State" nonsense - go look up the stats for the 93' Phoenix Suns... They are nearly identical (if not better than GSW) and had Dan Majerle draining 35 footers WAY before Curry. No disrespect to Steph, he's a future Hall Of Famer, but people need to look up "Thunder Dan" Majerle before thinking Steph Curry invented the deep-three!
Jordan beat SEVEN 60+ win teams and TWENTY 50+ win teams.
27 out of 37 of his playoff opponents were 50 win teams...
while Lebron faced - out of 37 - EIGHTEEN teams with UNDER 50 wins.
Sorry Lebron James fans, but the truth is Lebron James always had more help, played in a weak conference, and faced less talented teams than Jordan did.
Thank you was born in 81 I was born in DC lived in PG county mD right outside DC. Its Bowie mD Jordan's the greatest ever kids today don't realize how good Jordan was you said what I always say do im not repeating it Jordan is so much better than LeBron its a joke and disrespectful to compare Jordan and LeBron bird would dominate LeBron. Come on people Jordan is the best to ever play. ESPN stop lieing to people nick Wright stop lieing shannon stop lieing about LeBron and Jordan Jordan is 6 and 0 LeBron is an afwil 3and 6 and. I watched Jordan everynight on wgn im a bulls fan for life. Watched Jordan win his first ring his second his third retire comeback have the greatest. Team and season ever 72 wins with a ring to get his 4th and win 2 more back to back against Stockton and Malone two of the greatest to ever play at there. Position and they won there 5 and 6ring and after the 72win season they won 69 games the next year and the last year when they won there sixth ring they won 67 what a hell of a run the greatest to ever play
@Dirk Sturmer born 81 watched the bulls on win all the time Jordan is the greatest
Well said. LeBummer is overrated, and in any conversation of the greats should take a seat behind Kobe as well.
Agree with you on everything except LeBron always having more help...Bulls had multiple players that were VERY GOOD. Including 3 BBALL HOFers.(Pip, Rodman, Kukoc...Kukoc made the HOF with his International accolades didnt he? Either way he was an awesome.player and would average 30pts a game now) Harper was very good also..they also had very good role players who knew their jobs and didnt try to do more than what they should...Something LeBron envied everytime JR Smith got a bright idea on the court. MJ is better, dgmw, but 2nd 3peat Bulls were STACKED.
Great breakdown and changed my perspective on the Wizards MJ, he got started slowly like all old heads do but when he got going he was still deadly on both ends
Seen him in person in 2001 crushing back to back Charlotte and New Jersey in DC. We flew from the Netherlands to DC and at the airport a day before the Charlotte game
some security people told us Jordan was to old, he can't play anymore.. And than he did this in those two games, amazing! The GOAT!
Soon as I saw the title of the vid I said "yes! finally! thank you." out loud, at work, while it was quiet. I just really agreed with the title. I thought his second comeback was amazing.
for him to come back after almost 3 years retired at 38 years of age and average almost 22 points over those 2 seasons, as well as have a 17 win game improvement to a wizards roster that had no changes prior to him joining the roster... smh.. #sheesh
Yep!!! GOAT LEVEL SHIT!!
He basically averaged 20 pts a game on 20 shots a night. Let's be objective, age is regardless, that is incredibly inefficient.
@@josephjohnroe3678 he shot an average of 43% thise 2 seasons, which is not bad for a 38 year old.. put that in perspective, that was better than half players at his position those years who shot the same amount of shots and who were 10 - 15 years younger.. on top of that the wizards improved dramatically with same players from the year before..
@@macanthony1982 stop with the "not bad for a 38 yr old". You don't get graded on a curve. That isn't how it works. Did the improve? Sure. Did they make the playoffs? No. Did they have a .500 record? No. Stop changing the narrative to fit an argument. Jordan at 38 Wasn't the same as Duncan, Kobe or even Kareem. They never took 5 years off durring their team. Jordan was great in Chi. If you wanna make the case for him being the best to ever do it, cool, but don't dedend his time in Was. He took too many shots and on too many occasions shot them out of games. It's ok, he isn't some God.
@@josephjohnroe3678 huh?? Jordan was better than all of them at that age..
MJ is the Ultimate GOAT Noone is damn near that.
MJ is the Goat
Kobe and bird isnt anything in the goat conversation
Great video! Thorough break down and analysis. I am almost 50 and I have never seen a player as good as MJ. Glad I grew up watching him.
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.
Awesome video! Really puts things into perspective and just how great MJ was and just adds to his legend! Great job!
Saucy 😂😂😂😂
Many were calling MJ the G.O.A.T. before he even wore a Chicago Bulls uniform. There's another video on UA-cam 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.
share the link for the video
@@reactionary Here's a link that helps explain this... ua-cam.com/video/-oay7-en5Ow/v-deo.html
@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.
@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".
@@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.
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.
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 UA-cam video EVER.
Wow this gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing this special tribute. This was thoroughly explained and even with his 2 year stint with the Wizards, he already achieved such a great resume in his illustrious career. Cheers!
WELL SAID! I have always wondered why people love to dismiss the Wizards years so much (MJ included actually!) It really was incredible to watch, not always compared to the CHI MJ, but to the rest of the L he was more than holding his own! I just wish we got to see Wizards MJ in a playoff run. Mike always elevated his game in playoffs, and have no doubt he would have done the same again!
Donated his last 2 years salaries to charity. Love you Jordan. Always been one of my heroes.
Jordan at 40 snatched the ball from the air with both hands & prevented the expected full lay -up!
Yo I was literally looking at his stats a couple weeks ago and didn't realize the dude was still averaging like 20 a game at age 40 lol
That old head that still got game at the local rec center or ymca that youngbloods can't stand 😆
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Bro was an insanely good Defender. Dude was #2 on DPOY, 1x DPOY, and 3x Steals Champ.... like bro. He also averaged 2.3 BLK and 2.4 STL.....
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INSANE. He shouldn’t have “retired” in 1993... he would of went to 8 straight Finals and his GOAT Tittle would be permanent
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Well at least 7 Finals if we’re being realistic because, MJ was really rusty and not in good physical health when he came back after the 1995 All-Star break with 30 games left. They still made it to the ESF vs Orlando Magic
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That and he was robbed of one 1 MVP. So if we apply our “What Ifs” then he’d be at LEAST 7x MVP (including retired seasons), 8x Champion, and 8x Finals MVP. Insane.
Excellent video. Not sure why the Jordan vs LeBron debate always comes up. Jordan is flat out the GOAT. If you watched him play there is no debate. The level of control and dominance over the game was insane. You can damn near feel chills when Mike played when he was in the ZONE. Some players you do when they get in the Zone, but for Mike it was like every 3 games.....how are you sick enough to say the hoop looks like a giant bucket and I can't seem to miss. I mean 69 in the Boston....6 threes in a row....epic perfomances in the Madison Square including the double nickel...get out of here. Dude played the passing lanes like he was the freakin BLACK PANTHER aka Black Cat. They say LeBron is faster ha ha ha well look at Mike's highlights on the fast break....dude is coasting and smoking fools...even leaving them out of the frame. To play passing lanes you have to be quick and fast....they say Lebron is strong well in an ERA well there are barely any centers or true power forwards ehhhh I beg to differ. There are a lot of wimps nowadays like Durant who probably had a daily diet of poptarts. Im 6'1 215 and if I get a head of steam like LeBron does I'm MOWING fools over too. Don't be fooled smh if you are at a stand still how are you going to stop someone with a full head of steam you are going to bounce off of them. Don't be fooled about physical appearance and size. You can be strong as hell and not be the biggest guy in the gym. I was able to outlift guys twice my size and still get busy in the gym. Kobe even said he was shocked how physically strong Mike was. He swatted Kobe away like a fly which is why Kobe knew he needed to get stronger....secondly, look at all of Mike's finishes with and 1's his sheer strength to get the ball up after the contact was superior people look at is as hightlights but it displays his raw strength. Enough said dude is the GOAT with respect to the timers of their ERA but what I witnessed I havent seen anything close. Giannis is scary though......he gets a Jumper and it is night night for some of these cats. He has another gear too trust me and one mental hurdle he needs to get over first similar to LeBron kind of, but when he does ha ha ha if he stays healthy he will be a problem.
People who were't around to see Micheal Jordan play in his prime will never fully understand how incredible and legendary he was. Every person lucky enough to witness him playing out his career as a Chicago Bull knows that to this day no basketball player has even come close to achieving the greatness that Micheal had done back in the 90's and that we will most likely never see another player rise to the occasion like that in our lifetime. Kobe Bryant might be the exception to that but definitely not Lebron James and before anyone points to the overall career stats you need to realize that its not always about statistics. Most Jame's fans always point this comparison out but there's reason why Jordan is still called the greatest basketball player of all time and part of that reason is because of how he played the game and how he lead his team to victory.
Michael Jordan IS basketball.
This was amazingly done. I watched those 2 Wizard seasons & still learned things I didn’t know. I always let people how great he still was at that age & time so I’m glad I have some video evidence w/ great facts & commentary to back it up
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
Good story bro needs to be on Netflix or HBO special.
Jordan scored 40 points on 50%FG 8 times as a wizard.
Chris Mullin did that 7 times in his entire Career.
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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
Imagine if he had never-ever retired until 03 and either followed Scottie to the Blazers or kept him in Chicago. That's the thing about Jordan's dominace, he was so good he basically got bored of the game. Even if you think the first retirement was due to gambling or his father, he was DEFINITELY bored on the second. I think it's a legitimate question whether Shaq and Kobe even would have ate until 2002. As the video says, Jordan was a superstar player even by the standards of the 2000's. Had he been willing to take a pay cut, he and Scottie could have kept going for 4 or 5 more years, and maybe more than that.
A pay cut like Brady. Lol.