Offensive ability has always been an important indicator for measuring players in the NBA. If you want to become a star and be recognized by fans, scoring ability is the most intuitive manifestation on the court, and it is also an important part of identifying a player's level.
In NBA history, there are many players with outstanding offensive abilities and various scoring methods. Among them, the most powerful scorer in history is definitely Michael Jordan.
In his 15-year career, Jordan won the scoring title 10 times, which shows how powerful his offensive firepower is. So who lost the 5 right shots he lost?
Let’s see who can take away the scoring title from Jordan!
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Table of Contents
1984-85 season:Michael Jordan's debut
Michael Jordan scoring average: 28.2 points (third in the league)
Season scoring leader: Bernard King (32.9 points)
In 1984, Michael Jordan joined the NBA as a draft pick. Although he was a little raw when he joined the NBA, he quickly adapted to the rhythm of the league. Against the Pistons on February 13, 1985, Jordan scored 49 points, 15 rebounds and 5 goals. Assists and single-game statistics are still a rookie record.
In the first season of his career, he performed like a superstar. He averaged 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, and had a field goal percentage of 51.1%. He successfully won the Rookie of the Year title and also finished sixth in the MVP voting. It was difficult. I believe this is the performance of a newcomer. The Bulls also advanced to the playoffs from the last race in the Eastern Conference under the leadership of Jordan.
The scoring champion this year was Bernard King of the Knicks. This season was also the peak of King's career, scoring 60 points in a single game on Christmas Day. Unfortunately, King suffered a torn ligament on the eve of the playoffs and was reimbursed, thus missing the playoffs and the entire 1985-86 season.
1985-86 season: Michael Jordan’s injuries strike
Michael Jordan scoring average: 22.7 points per game
Season scoring leader: Dominique Wilkins (30.3 points)
After experiencing a nearly perfect rookie season, both Jordan and the Bulls have great expectations for the new season. They both hope to achieve greater breakthroughs in performance. However, at this time, the biggest nightmare in a player's career-injury... Jordan was found early in the season.
After a terrible rookie season, I thought he would have an even more amazing performance in the next season. Unexpectedly, an injured player found Jordan. He only played 18 games due to a fractured left leg. This was also Jordan's lowest day.
Fortunately, Jordan returned healthy after half a year of recuperation, but missed 64 games. After his return, he mostly played as a substitute, averaging only 27.7 minutes per game. Although he still scored 22.7 points, it was far from enough to compete for the scoring title.
The scoring leader of the season was slam dunk champion Dominique Wilkins, and it was also one of his peak seasons.
1994-95 season: Michael Jordan returns for the first time
Michael Jordan points per game: 26.9 points
Season scoring leader: Shaquille O'Neal (29.3 points)
After winning his first three consecutive championships, Jordan made a decision that surprised the world. He decided to retire from the NBA and challenge MLB. In the two seasons since Jordan left, the league structure has undergone great changes. After multiple teams competed, the Rockets led by Hakeem Olajuwon won the championship.
On March 18, 1995, Jordan returned to the NBA after a 21-month absence from the NBA, but the season was coming to an end, so he only played 17 regular season games. At this time, NBA indoor perimeter players dominated the battlefield, and the top four scoring leaders were all interior players. The final scorer was Shaquille O'Neal, who was at his peak, averaging 29.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.
It is worth mentioning that in the playoffs, O'Neal defeated the Bulls in the Eastern Conference finals, and had a center showdown between the new generation and the old generation with Hakeem Olajuwon in the finals. However, O'Neal was still too old, and Olajuwon led the Rockets to a 4-0 victory over O'Neal. 'Neal and magic.
2001-02 season: Michael Jordan comes back for the third time
Michael Jordan points per game: 22.9 points (9th in the league)
Season scoring leader: Allen Iverson (31.4 points)
After completing three consecutive championships, Michael Jordan also won 6 championships and FMVP. Because the NBA was suspended due to labor conflicts, he chose to retire for the second time.
In 2001, Jordan, who was nearly 40 years old, unexpectedly chose to come back three times. At that time, his body shape had deteriorated. Although his skills were still there, his physical fitness had deteriorated.
But what was once again disappointing was that Jordan's ability remained the same. He played 60 games and averaged 22.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
The scoring leader that year was Allen Iverson of Japan and China, averaging 31.4 points per game.
2002-03: Michael Jordan's last dance
Michael Jordan points per game: 20.0 points
Season scoring leader: Tracy McGrady (32.1 points)
The last year of Michael Jordan's contract with the Wizards is also the last season of his career.
Michael Jordan also played relatively easily in the final season, eventually averaging 20 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and a 44.51 TP3T shooting percentage.
T-Mac, the scoring champion that year, defeated Kobe Bryant by 2.1 points.
In these five scoring championship losses, Michael Jordan almost always lost to age. Throughout his career, he averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 49.71 TP3T field goal percentage, 2.4 steals and 9.8 blocks, which fully reflects what it means to be a leading scorer. Attack and defense on the court.
Michael Jordan’s 10 scoring champion statistics at a glance:
- 1986-87 season 37.1 points (shooting percentage 48.2%)
- 1987-88 season 35.0 points (53.51 TP3T shooting percentage)
- 1988-89 season 32.5 points (53.81 TP3T shooting percentage)
- 33.6 points in the 1989-90 season (52.61 TP3T shooting percentage)
- 31.5 points in the 1990-91 season (53.91 TP3T shooting percentage)
- 30.1 points in the 1991-92 season (51.91 TP3T shooting percentage)
- 1992-93 season 32.6 points (shooting percentage 49.5%)
- 1995-96 season 30.4 points (shooting percentage 49.5%)
- 1996-97 season 29.6 points (shooting percentage 48.6%)
- 1997-98 season 28.7 points (shooting percentage 46.5%)
