Michael Jordan's INCREDIBLE 1996-97 Season Highlights | GOAT SZN
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Michael Jordan's best moments & highlights from the 96-97 NBA Season! Major props to these channels for the footage! Go Subscribe to them for more highlights! @mj23haf @bball4real @Balthus23 @ForEmily23
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thank you for this ive been waiting for this season i think a Giannis season would be really cool since he just dropped a franchise record a few days ago! 2020-21 season would be my pick
2014-15 stephen curry
2018-2019 James Harden my Goat
Kemba walker
Anthony Davis ‼️‼️‼️ year he won the chip
“The greatest basketball player of ALL TIME” so true
Lebron better
I was your 23rd like 👍🏿💯💯💯 #GOATMJ23
? Are you writing your own statement then agree with it?
GOAT szn is what he calls all of these highlight reels. He’s done them for many players, including Bron
@@burper-oe6tmno…he quoted what has been said and he agreed with it. Did you not see the quotation marks?
MJ is the final Boss to beat in Basketball.
On god
😂😂😂😂😂
2k16 intro
No wasted dribbles precise movements pure art
That‘s what you always loved about Jordan‘s dribbling. He still had hints of his quick first step. And he used it to absolute perfection. Unbelievable
The GOAT 🐐 MJ was the most entertaining player to watch on both ends. Offensively he never wasted ANY movements, almost as if he was always 4 steps ahead of the defense. As soon as the ball touches his hand.. it’s 1 or 2 dribbles to get to his moves nothing more. Now a days guys stand on top of the key & dribble the Wilson off the ball & shoot when there’s 3 seconds on the shot clock. Or just shoot 30 foot 3’s all game long & play zero defense. The game now is boring guys are far more skilled in shooting the ball from deep but that’s about it.
Ok glizzy gobbler
Is the equivalent to watching babe Ruth!
@@elishareilly7980 My dad compared him to Babe Ruth during the second three-peat. It was during this 96-97 season’s game in Seattle when he hit that half court three at the buzzer. We were listening in the car on the way to grandma’s. My dad said, “ F*%^ing Michael Jordan! He IS Babe Ruth!”
@@zp5093 Found the casual
Dribble the Wilson off the ball 😂😂😂
Those fadeaways in his 12’s were just beautiful
Those 12’s stood out to me too! Those sh%ts look good as hell!😂
I got the cherry red 12s oct 28,2023
The cherry 12s got me into sneakers.
Cherry 12’s and Taxi 12’s are tied for my top 5 Jordan’s of all time.. I know this one is going to leave some people saying wtf… but Jordan 17 wizards colorway is my #1… 11 OG colors (asg Columbia’s, playoff breds and of course concords), white cement 3’s, and black cement 4’s.. that’s my list.. 3,4,11,12,17
@@Follicle_Phantom That list is top tier!
This was the 1st full Jordan season I followed as a kid. His midrange was what stood out to me the most, he could get a clean shot off anywhere on the floor and was a high post master.
The sound of his "swish" was different ripping the net!
Same here. The year before I ONLY watched Orlando Magic games. 96/97 season is the season I truly fell in love with the game.
Watch some young mj highlights you'll go crazy.. he was same good plus incredible athletic and fast.
@Ace… What a great first season to see from MJ. This is the year he carried the Bulls like never before. He only had one teammate average in double figures in the playoffs and Finals that year. One teammate scored 10+ ppg in support and he led them to a championship. That was the Finals he started off with a buzzer beater game winner in game 1, then had the ‘flu game’ in game 5 on the road when the series was tied 2-2, then finished it off with 39 points in game 6 and had the series clinching assist to Steve Kerr which was a play he ‘drew up’ in the huddle right before. The Goat.
The 1988 season will make you insane then
The fact that 99% of these highlights are mid range jumpers, fade-aways, and pull up’s is INSANE. All are considered “low percentage” shots in today’s era 🤣🤣🤣 The footwork and fundamentals were off the charts as well. This 97 version of MJ avg 37ppg today, EASY.
37????! Over 40 easily if he wanted to. If Trey gives you 28 ppg a season, then Jordan (who is at least 3 times as good) gives you 40. So much space he’d have to work with with everyone jacking threes and spreading the floor these days. Plus he’d have his 3 ball polished.
I said he would average 40 maybe 42 PPG. Harden was averaging what, 36 a game? Michael was averaging 37.1 a game back in his era. Now it's just easier to get to the basket, everything is a foul so he would rack up a bunch of those plus he was like a 83 percent free throw shooter he'd be stacking up those points, and undoubtedly he would be a decent 3-point shooter. And who's stopping Michael Jordan at The Rim, Rudy gobert? Yeah right, Myles Turner? yeah right, maybe someone like Giannis from time to time? and there is no shooting guard that is defending Michael Jordan...
@@studentofthesaviors.o.s truth... and I think if he wanted to simply score and that was his only goal, he could probably push that average to 50 ppg
On a team with other great players, think Jordan would average a hyper-efficient 37 points a game today. On a team where he has to carry he would probably average around 42 on still great efficiency. In both situations, all of his scoring would be helping his team win. You can't forget, Jordan DID average 37 in 1987. The game was very different in 1987 (less 3 point shooting), but the pace was actually quite similar to today. This Jordan, 10 years later in '97 would have still great but not as good endurance, and great athleticism but only in spurts, but even BETTER footwork & midrange. You also have to consider if weather or not he would get modern high usage superstar minute restriction treatment. He would also have to adjust to the heavy help (and even zone) defense which makes getting to spots on the mid-range really tough. However, there are barley even handful of players who play hard enough on defense to even TRY to stop him one on one, and none of those defenders are good enough to make him work on the other end. Plus plenty of players today don't even lift weights, so a stronger '97 Jordan will EASILY bully them in the post which will make his mid-range even easier to get off. It is interesting to imagine, because you don't see many players with two-motion jump shots anymore, so Jordan would have the (now) unique ability to get to his spots very easily, and pull up without his feet set or balanced, because you only need to square your shoulders & get good elevation to shoot with a 2 motion. Also Jordan this season shot 37 percent on threes but with the shortened line. I would also bet my life on a 34 year old Jordan winning DPOY in the NBA today (maybe he loses to Giannis). Lastly, he would also be by far the best at finishing through contact in todays NBA, considering he came from the era where there was far more contact around the basket. I am a Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Kobe fan but I respect Jordan's greatness and love watching his game.
@@DaShamGodDONFrankBatista347 I like what you’re saying here... well said. I’ve grown to appreciate Jordan more over the years. Maybe because when he was playing, he was usually killing my favorite team. One thing you said, about how his playing time might be different in today’s league... I think that’s one thing that private couldn’t be changed. Jordan knew the fans came out to see him, and he didn’t want to disappoint them. And his competitive side would be hard to keep off the court too. Quick story... my favorite player was Kobe. I can’t remember the year, but it was the game when Kobe elbowed the Spurs Ginobli? In the face on a jumper. I flew all the way from North Carolina to California, got tickets for me and my son. We sat in last row, upper deck under all those champion banners. They lost that game, but still a great memory for me. I also bought Kobe’s #24 jersey at the Staples Center that day. Anyways ... thanks for the cool read man
Very slow paced and defensive minded season. Jordan's 50pt game against the Heat was the 2nd highest scoring game in this season(tied with Iverson), just behind Jordan's 51pt game against the Knicks(Con game). Yup, only 3 50pt games in the entire season. Jordan still managed to averaged nearly 30ppg on great efficiency and lead his team to 69 wins while making the 1st defensive team. In the playoffs he averaged 31.1ppg and nearly 9 rebounds, despite teams averaging only 94ppg. Underrated season.
I don't know why people still compare him with Lebron.. damn...its not even closed... forget the rings, forget the mvp season, forget the mvp finals, forget all kinds of titles whatever it is,, just see with your both eyes how perfect his game is ..the fundamentals, the footwork, the midrange, the dunk, the speed,,, dude lebron doesn't have what jordan has.. lebron is just lucky he can play 21 years, the longevity is lebron's advantage... but other than that. .. no wayyyy... MJ is above everything...
Yeah MJ is the best in literally any era it’s not even remotely disrespectful to Lebron either MJ is just THE GUY pretty simple that’s why people say “MJ of their sport” People just want to debate but why it’s clear he’s the best by a mile.
Lebron is getting better with age like Bonds, Clemens, and Lance Armstrong!
Your feelings are not a substitute for objective and meaningful analysis.
What in this video can Lebron not do? The only thing is he can’t shoot the shots at as high of efficiency as Jordan, but can make up for that with top 5 playmaking and creation of all time.
@@ballsballsballs3617 He doesn't have the fundamentals to do all that.
33 years of age, athletic as FUCK. MJ was such a superior athlete... he was unbelievably quick and stopped on a dime with such ease. Elevation on his jumpers was crazy, too.
Jordan just gives dudes the business. Poetry in motion. Scoring from everywhere on the court
The Pinnacle of Midrange Mastery
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@@edgardoMurnia maybe because its a jordan video??
Shaun Livingston?
@@monir6137HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Sit back down child. Let us know when KD averages over 50% on mid range jumpers 6+ times in his career kid. It’s not even close.
He put on a shooting clinic in ‘96 & ‘97.
simplified the game so much in his later years, it's ridiculous how he makes everything look routine. he was the blueprint for how modern scorers in the NBA get their buckets. there's a reason why so many guys still say they watch film on MJ to pickup things to add to their games.
No one has played with as much quick decisiveness to this day. He never let the defense have a moment to size him up. If he had a little space, he didn’t second guess himself.
He is phenomenal😳. He has the total package. He is the greatest basketball player ever
Holy shit he makes it all look easy. His jumpshot/fadeaway is just beautiful.
Very clean, efficient game. No unnecessary dribbling, jus kinda straight to the point.
man, that fade away was deadly
MJ was just different man💯
Thank you for uploading 1996-97 which I think might be MJ's most underrated year. It didn't even get featured in the Last Dance documentary at all except for the Flu Game. I really think this season is overlooked because MJ didn't win MVP (second to Malone), averaged just under 30 (29.6) and the Bulls didn't win 70 games (they won 69). It was really only the last month of the season that cost MJ the MVP award because through the first 64 games, MJ was averaging 30.8 points (.491 FG%, .374 3P% and .838 FT%) 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals and the Bulls were 55-9. Had they been able to win 70 games again and MJ kept his average above 30, we may be talking about 1996-97 as one of his greatest seasons ever.
Very underrated! My favorite Jordan years gotta be 92 & 97
What’s messed up is they tied the previous winning record of 69 wins. If they didn’t win 72 games the previous season everyone would be talking about how they tied the best record of all time. How Mike didn’t win MVP that year was insane. Karl Malone had a great year, his team won 64 games, MJ was hands down the best player on the best team. Most of those games Mike was on the bench in the fourth quarter cause they were stomping teams by 20 after three quarters. And Rodman missed about 27 games. 15 for kicking that photographer, and the Bulls didn’t miss a beat. Also, Kukoc missed 25 games and Longley missed 23 games. There was no way they should’ve won 69 games that year with all the missed games from three crucial players on that team.
69-13 is insane. That was tied for the best record before they broke it the previous season. Jordan should have won the MVP 100%. That said Jordan should have won MANY mvps that he didn't, fairly too. They wanted to spread it around a little though.
As a 28 year old who loves the game of basketball People will always try to tear down his greatness but fail to recognize he was the first of his kind, the blueprint for the moden NBA superstar. The league had never seen a guard with his level of fundamentals, skill, athleticism, toughness, scoring, defense, and mindset. It wasn’t that the comp was weak it was that he was just better than everyone else at the game very few from his era came close to that level of ability he is 1 of 1.
He had no weakness
@@edgardoMurnia Thats an idiotic statement without talking into context such as era, style of play, etc but okay
MJ is so good he doesn't miss. He was the Grand Master of the mid range game and he can score on all three levels.
Three levels? He shot the 3 ball like Giannis and then begged the league to move the line closer. The original run & dunk man.
@@KidCudi72 Child Please 😂😂😂 prove it?
@@KidCudi72So he begged them to shorten the line even when he wasn't playing in 93-94 🤔
@@zogood3495 he said he wasn't coming back unless they moved it up nephew. i was there, you're probably a young buck.
@@KidCudi72 Where is your proof since you were there
His footwork and craftiness anywhere above the free throw line is so impeccable you would think this man snuck in the arena the night before to get a shoot around in. He seems so comfortable in every arena that’s not the United Center
When you think about it, majority of his highest scoring games were on the road. 69 in Cleveland, 63 in Boston, 61 in Detroit, 56 in Miami, multiple 50 plus games in MSG.
MJ was one of the most Entertaining NBA Players of His Generation & Era, I was blessed enough to have seen him play in real time 80's & 90's Basketball. He was def cooking this Season 29.6 ppg, .486 fg percentage .374 from 3, 83 percent from the free throw line. Great content bruh.
2023 we still watch knowing what happened!🐐
Yes! Now all we need now is 92-93 season.
And 86-87 88-89, 89-90
Yep we need to finish all of jordan🐐
Yup! He's done the goat szn second 3-peat. And all he needs is the 92-93 season, to compete the first 3-peat 🎉
He did 92-93 I believe
Look on his channel
MJ is the only player that all players and fans are dream to become. GOAT all day long.
your 1.sentence doesn't make sense..
That was a mid range masterclass
His footwork was amazing. Technically sound in all areas. GOAT indeed
Imagine having a season like this and not winning the MVP, 🤯
To win 72 games the year before and now only 1 game from 70 in 1997, he and the team were absolutely unstoppable.
93 & 97 are my favorite Jordan years out of the Championship years…
This was arguably Jordan’s pinnacle mentally and physically
No it absolutely was NOT his “pinnacle physically” he was 33-34 years old right here. He barely even drove the lane and finished anymore at that point. He was a post fadeaway and mid to long range killer. He shot 38% from deep…. His PHYSICAL pinnacle is around 1990 & 1991. Once he put on the muscle but was still at his physical peak; age 26-27 & then 27-28…. If you wana stretch it and cover his playing style at a certain point then really just any point during his first 3-peat. 1990-1993. His late 20’s.
@@dazdavis7896 I meant like the perfect combination of mental and physical. Obviously the 1st 3peat was athletic peak
@@TH-cq7bj agreed
I think 1998 was his greatest season.
@@GODMC87 Lmao, nah not even slightly. You’ve clearly never seen him win the MVP, scoring title, all-Star game MVP, dunk contest, AND defensive player of the year all in the same season in 1988. Putting up 35 pts a game. And then the next year he averaged almost a triple double. And he wasn’t even at his peak yet at that point... No, 1990-1993 were his best seasons by FAR…. He was already 34-35 years old in 1998. Way past his peak by that point. He put up 28.7 pts a game and only shot 20-somethin percent from 3. And didn’t even shoot 50% from the floor. Only averaged like 3.5-4 assists a game that year... During his first 3-peat he averaged 32 a game, 6.5-7 rebounds, 6 assists and over 2 steals. MJ had zero weaknesses in his game during the first 3-peat. Zero. In his late 20’s and still had the physicality he always did but also had the post and mid-range game of his later years, plus the long range whenever he wanted to use it. He shot 37.5% from 3 in 1990 and 35% in 1993; that period 90-93 was his prime. That was him at his best. It’s not even close. He’ll tell you that himself. MJ circa 1990 and 1991 would smoke anybody that’s ever stepped on the hardwood.
The Man who mastered the Game of basketball " Michael Jeffrey Jordan. And that Jumpshot was truly a thang of BEAUTY!!!
THE GREATEST OF ALL-TIME 🐐
I see Jordan didn’t focus on driving as much, he was focused on that midrange, and man listen, when he got to his spot, you’re not stopping it, especially when he start posting up. You’re on a island after that
Busted his knees and less explosive.
Was more explosive the first 3 peat when he came back the game moved a little faster he had been out of basketball for almost 3 years he had to change his game and play more from the post
MJ got that NATURAL Aura that feels so forced by LBJ. Kobe had it, AI had it. When you got IT you got it.
on god
The birth of "old man" Jordan. He still had some UP, but his game was becoming more grounded. 1998 Jordan is my favorite, so you know how I feel about this reel...
I agree dude. His younger self was had more creativity in the air, but his older self had more creativity on the floor with his footwork, faints and jukes. The efficiency of his movements the older he got made his game crispier.
Kobe straight up watched MJ and just took his moves and eventually used it against him. Lmfao. That's crazy.
Lil bro using big bro moves against him
This guy made so many points with mostly 2pt plays. Compare that to players today that mostly shoot from way out beyond the 3 point line. So the work Jordan put in to achieve his points average vs Luka or other high scorers today that hang out behind the 3pt line is amazing
95’ - 98’ MJ is basically a healthier and more durable version of Kobe and Kawhi with more bounce. Tell me I’m lying! Those are top 10 & 20 players!!! MJ’s lil bros are all timers, that tell me what I need to know. Wilt is the only other legend who can say that (Shaq).
@@edgardoMurnia No he is NOT. Leonard is very strong tho. Jordan was overpowering prime Artest as an old fart 😭😭
You can add stronger, accurate and more defensive as well.
@@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154the man backed down Dirk smh, nuff said .
One thing we forget about Jordan, he could really shoot. haha When his jumper was on, it was a wrap. He had a fundamentally sound shooting form.
Michael Jordan’s best highlights the greatest player of all time legendary
This is Probably The Greatest Season Ever Played by Anyone.
Best ever, to do it both offensively and defensively
One of his more underrated season, leading the league in scoring while being all defense 1st team, recording a 69 wins and winning chip as final mvp🔥
He should have been the regular season MVP too.
Yess my favorite version of Jordan 96-97
Right? His style is so crispy this season, while still being quick af. The next year you can notice a slight decline in his quickness. Slight. But noticeable.
@@Mjumbojetpresdent yea he said he put on too much muscle in the 95-96 season suffered from tendinitis so he got leaner for this season
I think the shoes helped too lol. Those fadeaways were looking extra nice in the primary black and secondary white.
This is where Kobe got majority of his moves from.
Exactly. The 96-98 Jordan.
MJ's 93 szn please!! 🙏🏼
I think that was MJ at his best I was old enough to witness the entire 90s and in 93 he was at his peak !
@@garyfields3744 Agreed...1993 MJ had no weaknesses.
The fade is beautiful tp watch. So smooth and effortlessly done. Master. GOAT
I'm so happy to see that you brought this series back!! I've been a huge of yours for almost 15 years now!!
I CANNOT thank you enough for putting this together. My favorite individual season from any player to watch, AI's 01 season being second. You've been great at what you do for a long time now. And it doesn't go unnoticed💪
MJ is him! He's the goat!
he's back 🔥🔥
Mike Jordans shoes 🔥 forever
Most of jordan's highlights is him shooting midrange fadeaway but it doesnt mean he cant do monster dunks, hes just using his energy wisely by just simply shooting jumpshots
You mean, most of his highlights from the 90s? You either meant that or you havent watched anything from when he was in his early and mid 20s. Cause he was pretty much all about crazy finishes then. Layups, dunks. Literally the goat of mid range and finishing at the rim. He’s called air jordan, his airness, etc for a reason dude.
I don’t see how mfs got LeQueen over Jorgoat
41:50 most insane layup ever
Jump shot after Jump shot. He just needed a little separation to operate
MJ is like Ninja,, he doesn't need a lot of movement to kill you... just 1 or 2 dribbles and yep... buckets... Mj is always straight to the point... unlike today's players there are too many showoffs players and shooting 3's, no deffense, and always crying when they got fouled...
1992-1993 Michael Jordan
They played some fantastic defense on him, idk how he kept scoring so efficiently game after game. Everybody knew his game, prepared for it. The best ever
bro every shot he had a hand in his face and it was obvious he going to the pull up lol
Michael Jordan tough and raw brodie, on both ends of the court.
MJ in Jordans 12 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Movie length video in one season just shows you MJ was the GOAT.
Oh you on the head I see MJ was going crazy this year. Bro your work ethic unmatched keep going we here for you‼️ Also we need AD 👀
These highlight reels are a service to humanity
Underrated season imo he wasn’t really “air” Jordan anymore he was the fundamentally sound one. But could still dunk on people if he wanted 2
I adore this late version of MJ even more than his younger, athletic version. Greatest footwork ever, mid range, iconic fadeways. This MJ version would average 40 in todays game, and he would add some 3 ball to his game. GOAT
Just beautiful
Appreciate this! You gotta do 1993 Jordan and complete all six of his championship years highlights.
I been waiting for this lol. 96-97 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Thanks
YESSS FINALLY THIS SZN IS SO UNDERRATED
The greatest to ever do it
The most aesthetically pleasing athlete ever. Precise, efficient, and decisive. No one compares.
Both are Goats in my heart, Michael and Max
Mike the type to play all 82 games
This guy perfected his efficiency on his movements that it was literally like butter every dribble. Pure artistry.
You already made a couple, but we need every Jordan season
The old intro! Yes 😂😂😂 thank you for going back to it
GOAT SZN is really back 🥹🥹🥹🥹
watching mj play is like watching bob ross paint
No lie!
Like watching Van Gogh paint.
I think an argument could be made that he is the greatest shooter to ever play. The level of difficulty of his shots, plus the deepest, most efficient bag to get to his spots just puts him on another level. Sorry Steph.
Jordan was an abysmal three-point shooter. You can't be serious.
@@Zion122 He wasn't abysmal. When he shot low percentage 3's in a season he was taking like 1 per game. Whenever he shot 3 or more per game a season his percentage was on par with most of today's stars and he was still not even emphasizing it in his game. And curry, despite being the greatest 3 shooter of all time is nowhere close to Jordan in the paint or out of the post.
@@Mjumbojetpresdent Shot 28.8% from the normal three point line. Abysmal. If Jordan really had this magical superpower that made him shoot better the more 3PA he took, he'd have taken way more.
@@Zion122 It's that he didn't give a f$%^ about it, not that he gained a better shot from shooting it more. Avg 1 a game means you're not even shooting it enough to get into a rhythm. Those 1 3's a game were probably just in tight situations when he had to shoot it, also meaning they are less likely good looks. Yes, if he wanted to he could shoot it better as is shown by seasons where he clearly made it a part of his game, that is, seasons when he avg more than 1-2 a game.
@@Mjumbojetpresdent Averaging 3 3PA does not make three point shooting a part of your game. Besides, he only shot 35+% from the normal line in 1990 and 1993. Why didn't he replicate that in 91, 92, 98, 02 or 03 if he was so good at it? Oh right, because those seasons were flukes and he was never a good shooter in the first place.
You’re the goat for this one
56:05 The real step back. Harden wasn't the first. 🙏🏾
Footwork alone is just amazing!
Can we get a GOAT SZN on Tim Hardaway as well? He’s a double double machine, one of the most underrated PG’s of all time but especially for the 90s. Sneaky 2 way, and has 5 all star seasons to choose from and some crazy highlights w the crossovers. 20 & 10 in his sleep and 2 steals a game as well. My preference would be 90-91, played all 82. Over 2.5 steals a game. Crazy battles w LAL and magic too (I figured commenting on a GOAT SZN vid would be better)
Dennis Rodmans energy that season helped MJ tremendously
Thx so much for this epic montage of goat Jordan
HE IS NOW BACK!!
GOAT
YESSSSIIIIR been waiting for this one THANK YOU
The way he was able to play under all kinds of pressure! I mean with defenders all in his face! 2 and 3 defenders swatin at the ball an he still hit the bottom of the net!😮how the hell you do that?”
The fact that Michael shot over 50% with these attempts is INSANE. Guys were harassing him on defense, there is no stat to show this.
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Max, I appreciate yuh for this.. Bless up
physically strongest form of mj! vs clippers he was listed 235lbs
My favorite year of mike thank you !
And This Is When He Also Became the Best Post Up guard and Mid Range Shooter and Scorer Ever.
ALL-TIME NBA 🏀 GREAT MICHAEL 'AIR' JORDAN#23 ..
Goat. No question
Magic Johnson rookie season first champion
Been waiting for this, thank you!