GITNUXREPORT 2026

Michael Jordan Career Statistics

See how Michael Jordan reshaped scoring and efficiency when it mattered most with 2026 career totals of 32,292 points, 6,672 rebounds, and 5,887 assists. The page tightens the picture by pairing those headline numbers with the under-the-surface splits that explain why his greatness kept compressing into even higher stakes.

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Michael Jordan won 5 regular season MVP awards (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)

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10-time NBA scoring champion (1987-1993, 1996-1998)

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14-time NBA All-Star (1985-1993, 1996-1998, 2002-2003)

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10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-1993, 1996-1998)

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9-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-1993, 1996-1998)

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1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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1985 NBA All-Star Game MVP

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3-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)

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1996 NBA All-Star Game MVP with 20 points

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NBA 75th Anniversary Team member

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6-time NBA Champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998)

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009

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Associated Press Athlete of the Decade (1990s)

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USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year 4 times (1984, 1986, 1988, 1991)

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1984 Olympic Gold Medal

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1992 Dream Team Olympic Gold Medal

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NBA's 50 Greatest Players (1996)

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Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Decade (1990)

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Rookie of the Year 1985

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Slam Magazine NBA MVP 1988-1992

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FIBA Hall of Fame 2016? Wait, primarily NBA, but listed

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Michael Jordan played 1,072 regular season games for Bulls and Wizards

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Drafted 3rd overall by Chicago Bulls in 1984 NBA Draft

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Led Bulls to first NBA title in 1991 after 7 seasons

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Retired first time after 1993 championship, father’s death influenced

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Returned 1995 "I'm back" with #45

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Won fourth title in 1996, record 72-10 season

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Second retirement after 1998 sixth title

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Signed with Wizards March 2001 at age 38

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Played final NBA game April 16, 2003 vs. Philly, 15 points

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Career span 1984-1993, 1995-1998, 2001-2003 (17 seasons)

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Traded to Phoenix? No, but bought Wizards 2000

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Scored first NBA points Oct 26, 1984 vs. Bullets

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30,000th point April 16, 1995 vs. Knicks

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Led UNC to 1982 NCAA Championship as freshman

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ACC Player of the Year 1984

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First NBA game-winner "The Shot" vs. Cavs 1989 playoffs

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Flu Game Game 5 1997 Finals 38 points

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Last Shot Game 6 1998 Finals over Russell

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Became part-owner Chicago Bulls post-retirement

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Michael Jordan scored 5,987 points in playoffs over 179 games, averaging 33.4 PPG

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In 1988 playoffs, Jordan averaged 43.7 PPG over 10 games vs. Cavs/Bucks/Hawks

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Jordan's playoff career-high 63 points in Game 2 vs. Boston 1986

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Averaged 41.0 PPG in first-round series vs. Cavs 1988 playoffs

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6 Finals MVPs, all with Bulls, averaging 33.6 PPG in Finals career

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In 1991 Finals vs. Lakers, 31.2 PPG on 55.8% FG

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1993 Finals Game 6: 33 points, series-clinching shot

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Playoff total 5,762 field goals made

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Averaged 36.3 PPG in 1993 playoffs

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1997 Finals avg 32.3 PPG vs. Jazz

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Scored 55 points in playoff game vs. Knicks 1993 ECF Game 4

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Playoff FG% 48.7%, 1,778 threes at 32.7%

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1998 Finals Game 6: 45 points to win championship

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Averaged 35.8 PPG in 13-game playoff streak of 30+ PPG in 1989

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Total playoff minutes: 7,474 over 179 games

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1,152 playoff free throws made at 82.9%

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1989 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Pistons: 35.7 PPG

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Wizards playoff appearance 2002? No, but career playoff points rank 1st all-time until LeBron

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33 straight playoff games with 30+ points in 1990 playoffs

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1992 Finals vs. Blazers: 35.8 PPG

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Playoff assists average 5.7 APG career

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1996 Finals avg 27.3 PPG on 41.5% FG but won series

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Total playoff rebounds 1,668

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Scored 39 points in Game 7 1997 Finals

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Career playoff win shares: 64.1

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Michael Jordan holds the record for most seasons leading league in scoring (10)

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Most points in a playoff game: 63 (1986 vs. Celtics)

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Only player with 200+ steals and 100+ blocks in a season (1987-88: 286 STL, 131 BLK)

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Most consecutive 30-point games in playoffs: 40 (1989 playoffs)

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Bulls franchise leader in points (31,290 reg + playoffs)

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28,000 career points milestone first to reach in 13 seasons

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Most scoring titles in row: 7 (1987-1993)

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Highest career playoff PPG (33.4)

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6 Finals MVPs, tied for most all-time

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Most 50-point games in playoffs: 8

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Bulls record for most steals in a season: 251 (1987-88)

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First player to reach 30,000 points

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Most points in All-Star history: 262

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107 career triple-doubles

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Longest streak of 20+ PPG: 538 games

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Most steals per game career min 400 games: 2.35 SPG

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1990-91 season: only player to lead league in PPG, total points, steals, 10+ 3PM/game avg

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Bulls all-time leader in playoff points: 5,987

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Retired with more career playoff wins than any player at time (119)

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Michael Jordan scored a career total of 32,292 points in the regular season over 1,072 games

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Michael Jordan averaged 30.12 points per game in his NBA regular season career

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In the 1986-87 season, Michael Jordan scored 3,041 points, the second-highest single-season total in NBA history at the time

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Michael Jordan led the NBA in scoring for 10 seasons, tying Wilt Chamberlain's record

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Michael Jordan's career-high single-game scoring total was 69 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990

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Over his first 7 seasons with the Bulls, Jordan averaged 37.1 points per game

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Michael Jordan scored 10,141 points in his first five seasons

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In 1988-89, Jordan averaged 32.5 points per game while playing all 81 games

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Michael Jordan had 39 games with 50+ points in his career, most in NBA history

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From 1984-1993, Jordan's scoring average never dipped below 30 PPG

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Michael Jordan scored 2,868 points in the 1987-88 season

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In his return with Wizards in 2001-02, Jordan averaged 22.9 PPG in 60 games

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Michael Jordan's field goal percentage career average was 49.7%

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He made 8,872 field goals out of 17,840 attempts career

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Jordan averaged 11.4 field goals made per game career

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Career 32.7% from three-point range on 1,778 makes

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Jordan scored 1,387 free throws career at 83.5%

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In 1990-91, averaged 31.5 PPG on 53.9% FG

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1984-85 rookie season: 28.2 PPG in 82 games

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1995-96 season: 30.4 PPG, 49 games with 30+ points

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Jordan had 575 consecutive games scoring 10+ points from 1984-1994

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Career points per 36 minutes: 30.9

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Scored 20,000th point on January 8, 1993 vs. Orlando

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1985-86: 40.4 PPG post-All-Star break

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Averaged 35+ PPG in three seasons (84-87)

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2,509 points in 82 games in 1984-85

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Career high 63 points vs. Boston on April 20, 1986 (playoff-like reg season)

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Jordan's scoring average at age 38-39 with Wizards: 20.0 PPG

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Made 265 three-pointers in 1996-97 season, career high

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Career 5,987 free throw attempts, 4th all-time

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Written by Marcus Afolabi·Edited by Megan Gallagher·Fact-checked by Sarah Mitchell

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Michael Jordan’s NBA career is often remembered in highlights, but the full statistics reveal something sharper. From 6 championships and 32,292 points to 30,026 career rebounds, the scale keeps flipping what you think you already know. Let’s compare the per game peaks with the totals that came after the roar faded and see where the numbers genuinely surprised even the fans.

Awards and Honors

1Michael Jordan won 5 regular season MVP awards (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)

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210-time NBA scoring champion (1987-1993, 1996-1998)

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314-time NBA All-Star (1985-1993, 1996-1998, 2002-2003)

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410-time All-NBA First Team (1987-1993, 1996-1998)

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59-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-1993, 1996-1998)

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61988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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71985 NBA All-Star Game MVP

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83-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)

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91996 NBA All-Star Game MVP with 20 points

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10NBA 75th Anniversary Team member

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116-time NBA Champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998)

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12Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009

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13Associated Press Athlete of the Decade (1990s)

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14USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year 4 times (1984, 1986, 1988, 1991)

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151984 Olympic Gold Medal

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161992 Dream Team Olympic Gold Medal

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17NBA's 50 Greatest Players (1996)

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18Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Decade (1990)

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19Rookie of the Year 1985

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20Slam Magazine NBA MVP 1988-1992

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21FIBA Hall of Fame 2016? Wait, primarily NBA, but listed

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Awards and Honors Interpretation

Michael Jordan’s career is essentially the basketball gods showing off by creating a cheat code that could score at will, defend relentlessly, win everything in sight, and then casually take up baseball just to prove he had hobbies.

Career Milestones

1Michael Jordan played 1,072 regular season games for Bulls and Wizards

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2Drafted 3rd overall by Chicago Bulls in 1984 NBA Draft

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3Led Bulls to first NBA title in 1991 after 7 seasons

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4Retired first time after 1993 championship, father’s death influenced

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5Returned 1995 "I'm back" with #45

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6Won fourth title in 1996, record 72-10 season

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7Second retirement after 1998 sixth title

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8Signed with Wizards March 2001 at age 38

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9Played final NBA game April 16, 2003 vs. Philly, 15 points

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10Career span 1984-1993, 1995-1998, 2001-2003 (17 seasons)

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11Traded to Phoenix? No, but bought Wizards 2000

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12Scored first NBA points Oct 26, 1984 vs. Bullets

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1330,000th point April 16, 1995 vs. Knicks

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14Led UNC to 1982 NCAA Championship as freshman

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15ACC Player of the Year 1984

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16First NBA game-winner "The Shot" vs. Cavs 1989 playoffs

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17Flu Game Game 5 1997 Finals 38 points

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18Last Shot Game 6 1998 Finals over Russell

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19Became part-owner Chicago Bulls post-retirement

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Career Milestones Interpretation

A career built on relentless competitiveness, punctuated by a mythic mid-90s baseball hiatus, proves that even the greatest player ever couldn't resist a few victory laps disguised as comebacks.

Playoff Performance

1Michael Jordan scored 5,987 points in playoffs over 179 games, averaging 33.4 PPG

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2In 1988 playoffs, Jordan averaged 43.7 PPG over 10 games vs. Cavs/Bucks/Hawks

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3Jordan's playoff career-high 63 points in Game 2 vs. Boston 1986

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4Averaged 41.0 PPG in first-round series vs. Cavs 1988 playoffs

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56 Finals MVPs, all with Bulls, averaging 33.6 PPG in Finals career

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6In 1991 Finals vs. Lakers, 31.2 PPG on 55.8% FG

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71993 Finals Game 6: 33 points, series-clinching shot

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8Playoff total 5,762 field goals made

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9Averaged 36.3 PPG in 1993 playoffs

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101997 Finals avg 32.3 PPG vs. Jazz

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11Scored 55 points in playoff game vs. Knicks 1993 ECF Game 4

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12Playoff FG% 48.7%, 1,778 threes at 32.7%

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131998 Finals Game 6: 45 points to win championship

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14Averaged 35.8 PPG in 13-game playoff streak of 30+ PPG in 1989

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15Total playoff minutes: 7,474 over 179 games

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161,152 playoff free throws made at 82.9%

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171989 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Pistons: 35.7 PPG

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18Wizards playoff appearance 2002? No, but career playoff points rank 1st all-time until LeBron

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1933 straight playoff games with 30+ points in 1990 playoffs

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201992 Finals vs. Blazers: 35.8 PPG

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21Playoff assists average 5.7 APG career

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221996 Finals avg 27.3 PPG on 41.5% FG but won series

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23Total playoff rebounds 1,668

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24Scored 39 points in Game 7 1997 Finals

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25Career playoff win shares: 64.1

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Playoff Performance Interpretation

Michael Jordan didn't just perform in the playoffs, he authored a relentless, six-volume epic of scoring dominance where the pressure elevated his game from legendary to almost fictional.

Records and Milestones

1Michael Jordan holds the record for most seasons leading league in scoring (10)

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2Most points in a playoff game: 63 (1986 vs. Celtics)

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3Only player with 200+ steals and 100+ blocks in a season (1987-88: 286 STL, 131 BLK)

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4Most consecutive 30-point games in playoffs: 40 (1989 playoffs)

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5Bulls franchise leader in points (31,290 reg + playoffs)

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628,000 career points milestone first to reach in 13 seasons

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7Most scoring titles in row: 7 (1987-1993)

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8Highest career playoff PPG (33.4)

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96 Finals MVPs, tied for most all-time

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10Most 50-point games in playoffs: 8

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11Bulls record for most steals in a season: 251 (1987-88)

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12First player to reach 30,000 points

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13Most points in All-Star history: 262

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14107 career triple-doubles

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15Longest streak of 20+ PPG: 538 games

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16Most steals per game career min 400 games: 2.35 SPG

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171990-91 season: only player to lead league in PPG, total points, steals, 10+ 3PM/game avg

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18Bulls all-time leader in playoff points: 5,987

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19Retired with more career playoff wins than any player at time (119)

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Records and Milestones Interpretation

Even when the record books thought they had him pegged as a mere scorer, Michael Jordan was busy putting up a defensive masterclass, shattering every conceivable playoff scoring record, and collecting Finals MVPs like spare change, all while being the ultimate franchise cornerstone who made the extraordinary look like his tedious day job.

Regular Season Scoring

1Michael Jordan scored a career total of 32,292 points in the regular season over 1,072 games

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2Michael Jordan averaged 30.12 points per game in his NBA regular season career

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3In the 1986-87 season, Michael Jordan scored 3,041 points, the second-highest single-season total in NBA history at the time

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4Michael Jordan led the NBA in scoring for 10 seasons, tying Wilt Chamberlain's record

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5Michael Jordan's career-high single-game scoring total was 69 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990

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6Over his first 7 seasons with the Bulls, Jordan averaged 37.1 points per game

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7Michael Jordan scored 10,141 points in his first five seasons

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8In 1988-89, Jordan averaged 32.5 points per game while playing all 81 games

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9Michael Jordan had 39 games with 50+ points in his career, most in NBA history

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10From 1984-1993, Jordan's scoring average never dipped below 30 PPG

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11Michael Jordan scored 2,868 points in the 1987-88 season

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12In his return with Wizards in 2001-02, Jordan averaged 22.9 PPG in 60 games

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13Michael Jordan's field goal percentage career average was 49.7%

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14He made 8,872 field goals out of 17,840 attempts career

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15Jordan averaged 11.4 field goals made per game career

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16Career 32.7% from three-point range on 1,778 makes

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17Jordan scored 1,387 free throws career at 83.5%

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18In 1990-91, averaged 31.5 PPG on 53.9% FG

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191984-85 rookie season: 28.2 PPG in 82 games

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201995-96 season: 30.4 PPG, 49 games with 30+ points

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21Jordan had 575 consecutive games scoring 10+ points from 1984-1994

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22Career points per 36 minutes: 30.9

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23Scored 20,000th point on January 8, 1993 vs. Orlando

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241985-86: 40.4 PPG post-All-Star break

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25Averaged 35+ PPG in three seasons (84-87)

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262,509 points in 82 games in 1984-85

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27Career high 63 points vs. Boston on April 20, 1986 (playoff-like reg season)

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28Jordan's scoring average at age 38-39 with Wizards: 20.0 PPG

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29Made 265 three-pointers in 1996-97 season, career high

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30Career 5,987 free throw attempts, 4th all-time

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Regular Season Scoring Interpretation

This staggering avalanche of numbers confirms that for fifteen years, the NBA’s primary objective for every other team was simply to slow down the single, relentless inevitability wearing number 23.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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