Bruh.. Mj was 38 years old at the time.. came out of retirement after missing the 98-99 99-00 00-01 season's.. and dude was still busting ass

@logicaldude3611

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention outside of him, this might have been the worst roster ever assembled. They had a young and unproven Rip Hamilton and that was it. When Jordan hurt his knee in the middle of the year, the Wizards were firmly in the playoffs and had a 15-1 stretch when Hamilton was healthy alongside MJ. MJ was reaching peak form again putting up 30ppg in the month leading up to the injury. Incredible for someone his age.

@user-hz1oy6ni6kpaparovits

2 жыл бұрын

Busting ass and give the m 60

@kyrerichardson4613

2 жыл бұрын

@@logicaldude3611 yeah but 38 isn't old for basketball when you have guys like Carter playing until 45

@CakeBoy420

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyrerichardson4613 but wasn’t doing shit as that age

@kyrerichardson4613

2 жыл бұрын

@@CakeBoy420 lol lol he was averaging almost 30 pts a game at damn near 40.

Jordan technique is still better than anybody I have seen today. He may have lost a step or two in quickness and jump, but his footwork and pump fakes are beautiful! Jordan and Hakeem I would say are just well beyond technique-wise still today.

The guy moves unlike anyone else before or after him. The level of talent is unparalleled. Greatest ever is not even a question.

Jordan is the best player ever. It is just beautiful to watch him.

@byronlinley7847

4 жыл бұрын

Yeap

@roselopez4603

4 жыл бұрын

Kubanz

@369TheKey

4 жыл бұрын

I found out why he is the greatest

@tavaresmelton5709

4 жыл бұрын

true

@nivrealedasor265

4 жыл бұрын

i think kobe is on the same level in my opinion

2001: 45pts and 41pts against Jefferson 2002: 43pts at âge 40 against Jefferson 2004: Jefferson is among team USA because he is the best forward defender....

@riqui5406

5 жыл бұрын

dude. It's Micheal Jordan.

@vincentforonda7381

4 жыл бұрын

and he won championship in 2016 with cavs

@hakeemolajuwonBESTROCKET

4 жыл бұрын

@@vincentforonda7381 because of his defense 😂

@hakeemolajuwonBESTROCKET

4 жыл бұрын

@@riqui5406 at 40...

@user-fy8yh5wf4o

4 жыл бұрын

MJ: I did 40pts. at 40 Lebron: i just passed you old man! I’m not interested in you . MJ: Sorry GOAT.I forgot Lebron: just go and f*ck some bitches!

I would love to see a docu-series on MJ's Wizards era, his true last years. I think people forget what his motivation was for this last return. A team of pros that have become accustomed to losing and MJ not wanting that to be the environment or mindset for the team. He didn't comeback thinking a Championships was in reach(wasn't even in sight), he came back to instill a love for the game in these players and hopefully win a little in the process. Also Of course He wanted a shot at some of the new stars during that era too lol

@faronanderson2536

Жыл бұрын

If his body held up,he would of got them to the play-offs.I truly believe this

@eyalsabag1772

Жыл бұрын

That would be amazing. There is a book about those years its called ' when nothing else matters'

@suppaman12

5 ай бұрын

Wish coming true….

Prime MJ would still be just as dominant today. Coming from someone who was 5 in 2001

He was so slow compared to how he used to be and yet was better than a lot of those young players.

There will NEVER be another Michael Jordan

@369TheKey

4 жыл бұрын

Check his numbers out. All 3 6 and 9. Tesla was right! Check out my presentations.

@amjan

4 жыл бұрын

There has been one, he was called Kobe Bryant.

@rocky1877

4 жыл бұрын

@@amjan naahhh..... Jordan is the greatest of all time.

@nivrealedasor265

4 жыл бұрын

@@rocky1877 watch all kobe's game before you comment.lol

@rocky1877

4 жыл бұрын

@@nivrealedasor265 I have watched kobe's game since 2005. I was a Laker fan. Kobe for me is a better shooter than MJ, but michael is the Greatest of all time. kobe 5x NBA Champion, 2x NBA Finals MVP, 1x MVP. MJ 6x NBA Champion, 6x NBA Finals MVP, 5x Regular MVP. Kobe loss 2008 NBA finals, Jordan Never loss in the finals, never went to a Game 7. Kobe is a Legend forever will be. He's better than lebron or Kevin Durabitch. But kobe even said that "Jordan is the GOAT" Kobe RIP. His legacy will live forever.

4:31 that smooth stroke!!! He would be unstoppable in today's league.

38yr old Mj shot 2 straight 3's.. seems he really can adapt to the modern 3pt shooting game.. he can score anywhere, without travelling and flopping

@zendo09

4 жыл бұрын

He already fired up on 1992 NBA Finals went nuts for 6 3's ... and end up scored 36pts in 1st half

@Zett76

4 жыл бұрын

He averaged 38.4% from behind the line, from '95 to '97 - great numbers for a mid-range-specialist.

@ianneilmejica9021

3 жыл бұрын

if he choose to shot on 3s these days, no doubt he will deliver

@arasseo_wakarimashita3904

3 жыл бұрын

He prefer midrange...he knew 3s idiot...the time he was challenged that drexler was better shooter , he gave them 6 three's to show them that he can shoot...and that was nba finals 1992

@scarykurapika100yago2

2 жыл бұрын

Kobe said he had more range than MJ because he needed it, they faced different defenses and said if MJ played in his era he would've developed his range too.

I remember vividly watching this game in the college dorms with a few of my homies. We went CRAZY after he got that dunk in the 2nd half and hit those couple of 3s in transition. We were like "HE'S BACK!!!"

@si.campos548

3 жыл бұрын

Lol me too

He is the only player that even if they loose the Game the reporter wants to interview him after the game..

@tavaresmelton5709

4 жыл бұрын

😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

@micahdavid4867

4 жыл бұрын

because he is the GOAT

@fuckthechinesevirus9462

4 жыл бұрын

Lose

@tonyandrade7859

Жыл бұрын

That's so true

@royfokerpoker1802

3 ай бұрын

Lol was pre-season

You could still see the greatness, a little of the old MJ still in there...nothing like watching MJ catch fire and take over a game

Jordan has the smoothest game of all time he makes it look easy and effortless

6:39 The long pass, the fist pump, then the finger point, something Magic Johnson did for Vlade Divac during the 1991 Finals

the man was 38 for goodness sakes😲 we forget how amazing a passer he was

Jordan was pure grace and magic on the court. Imagine if he had played for a different (better) team instead of the Wizards.

Richard Jefferson on his late 30s did a better job on Durant, then he did on his own prime, againts a Jordan that was on his late 30s. Kidding, but puts things on perspective, for kids that think MJ wouldnt be as good today.

@mikesannitti6042

6 жыл бұрын

You don't need to kid. What you said was true.

@ahoystreamermaki1558

6 жыл бұрын

I think MJ could be better if he didt made Breaks..and played til 40 without breaks... It is difficult to come back after outtime of sport.. i know what i talkin about...

@marcus.6487

6 жыл бұрын

saturndual32 durant ain't mike...

@Jboooog18

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Sannitti no it isn't lol

@doobycooks9409

4 жыл бұрын

KD a better shooter than MJ GTFOH

When you 're the oldest player in your team and doing everything and your team mates is just watching you like ur a superhero to them.

Kobe was at home jumping on his couch watching this game.

@doobycooks9409

4 жыл бұрын

No actually Kobe was on the Lakers an won a ring this season an the season before this & before that season😆it was nothing for him to practice he had already played against MJ in 1996&1997. When do y'all think Kobe entered the league after this season on the video 😂

@TheBmills415

4 жыл бұрын

@@doobycooks9409 It's called "a joke"

@boxerboy860

4 жыл бұрын

Dooby Cooks Kobe won his 3rd straight this season

@doobycooks9409

4 жыл бұрын

METTA HD can't u fucking read WTF I said in these comments. How tf can u tell me about basketball don't playoffs start after the season is over 😂I know everything about it an when they got drafted without google I seen it with my own eyes an watched it everynight like I do now still. How about just change SEASON to Year in my 1st paragraph👌u commented for what tho😂

@meg-k-waldren

4 жыл бұрын

@@doobycooks9409 grow up. stop trolling. Comment and keep it moving.

MJ today would still school these youngsters today. Jordan wasn’t only great offensively but he was a beast defender.

If you get a prime Jordan in today's NBA...its a wrap. Not enough defense and refs call every little thing. He'll average 40 points easy

@boogieloo1831

6 жыл бұрын

Nathan Johnson - Exactly. He'd get to the line a ridiculous number of times. It would be boring.

@ILLCLAPYOCHEEKSBOI

5 жыл бұрын

Probably 50. He averaged close to 40 in 1988

@chongyen7923

5 жыл бұрын

40 is when Jordan plays in first half only... He got 38 when he got a flu and fever in playoff game..

@false1127

5 жыл бұрын

Yall smokin crack?

@jongmacinas2580

5 жыл бұрын

Its a free lane and cant touch the shooters, MJ would feast on 2pts all night, no need for 3s, no need for triangle, all iso would work for him.

If Jordan had Coach Jackson, Pippen, and Rodman reunited in a Wizards' uniform with the triangle system implemented, they would of won a NBA title.

40 years old and still the greatest ever. Just wow!!

@thealisterr

2 жыл бұрын

He was 38 in this game. Do your research smh.

@mitchell7309

10 ай бұрын

He was 39 just a few months later

@m42037

8 ай бұрын

​@@thealisterrAnd still played better than anyone when he was 40.

@thealisterr

8 ай бұрын

@@m42037 I never said he wasn’t. I was simply stating his actual age during this game (38), and then asked the young man to do better research.

We consider kawhi top 3 or even the best player today. Looking at this old mj plays like prime kawhi. Imagine prime jordan in today's games nobody can stop him plus the way he plays defense is unmatch

The fans and bench reactions, priceless lol. Thx u GOAT

Is amazing watching how Jordan evolved into a mastermind player. He found ways of tricking their opponents by more performing more fakes and less drives to the Basket.

Jordan went OFF 🔥 🔥

This really puts a smile on my face I swear yo

@vonbryansantos4035

4 жыл бұрын

Well me im laughing out loud specialy young players get caught by MJ's fake then and one.

After watching this, do you thing the Chicago Bulls would've won 4 in a roll If Scottie stayed for another year? Hell YES!

@michaelfernandez6010

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes. If they all came back. Jackson, Jordan, Pippen and Rodman. Plus there was the lock out and it was a shortened regular season. The Knicks made it to the Finals for Goodness sakes. The Bulls DEFINITELY would've been Eastern Conference Champions setting up a Chicago vs San Antonio Finals

MJ literally showed us everything this game lol. Mid range clean, And 1s on point, dunks explosive, strong arming niggas lol, 3pt wet. Late 30s shit is crazy 😂

I was actually at this game. It was the first time i got to see MJ live and he drops 41 pts. Unbelievable. He truly is the 🐐.

@t99155

5 ай бұрын

That’s dope 💯🔥

38 year old Jordan by the way. Prime Jordan=50 points in today's era

People forget man he looked real good and just like the old MJ until a few injuries. He was really on pace to be one of the top scorers in the league drag those wizards to the playoffs

@scarykurapika100yago2

2 жыл бұрын

Only MJ and T-Mac were averaging 25-5-5 on a stretch before MJ got injured

@donaldb93

Жыл бұрын

Yea that knee injury it what did it but he was still good even being 40 years old with bad knees still averaged 20 pts a game and a respectable field goal percentage best ever

@BonesDMS4life

10 ай бұрын

@@scarykurapika100yago2yep

If there's a time machine in today's NBA and a prime MJ is transported from that past NBA which has tough physical game next to Hockey, that prime MJ would make a 50 points Ave.basket, stellar show of moves / fakes / air assaults, and still highly pumped with energy to play at the end of the buzzer.

One of the best “I know he’s gonna make it” free throw shooters.

If MJ wasn't injured this season, it's gonna be a different story

@tajhanwebster6866

Жыл бұрын

Factsssss if the knee didn't need to get scoped wizards make playoffs and jordan wins mvp

Even THIS Jordan could average 30 in today's NBA. He'd draw as many fouls as James harden.

@blinley43

5 жыл бұрын

Without traveling to

@satatay23

5 жыл бұрын

Without flopping.

@jerryteo4972

4 жыл бұрын

satatay23 like leflop?

@giannislampadoxitos9170

4 жыл бұрын

30? You mean 40 easy bro.

@TheDotransporter

4 жыл бұрын

45

Jordan was the first player in NBA History to hit 6/3 Pointers in a half in a Championship game. What's crazy is one person said Jordan couldn't shoot the 3 and the world ran with it even though he was one of the players to start the revolution of the 3 ball. No one dared to take that risk in a finals game, shooting 6, 3 balls but Jordan did. Jordan after hearing Clyde Drexler say that the difference between him and Jordan is that he shoots the 3. When confronted about the stat, Jordan replied "I simply chose not to shoot the 3" By that time it was too late, the words that came out of Clyde's mouth could not find it's way back from Jordan's ear. Jordan sat on that statement and let it simmer, by the time he was done that statement was fully cooked and served up as "Personal" Jordan gave Clyde 36 points in the first half of that game but Clyde was full and done by 4th 3 pointer. From that point on in the series Clyde never made a comment about him vs Jordan. In all honesty the series was over after the first game, they knew then what we all would find out in 5 more games, that Jordan and the Bulls had their first 2 peat!

Against the eventual East champs that year

@cdgates1

5 жыл бұрын

Wu Liwei Kidd was robbed of the MVP

@fuckthechinesevirus9462

4 жыл бұрын

No he wasn't. I deserved it

This was amazing. Let’s not forget that $1million he donated for 9-11. At that age dominating.. He’s definitely the 🐐!!

Unbelieveable, really amazing! At this stage he looked sharper with his jump shots, you just know they will go straight into that basket everytime he throws it. #GOAT, #Incredible, #otherwordly

My favorite Jordan game with the Wizards....funny that it happened to be a pre-season game.

@wuliwei6939

6 жыл бұрын

My favorite was the 51 point game he scored against the Hornets, which happens to be the team he owns today!

@kingsleyjackson8287

4 жыл бұрын

Against Kobe when Jerry stackhouse dunk it at the buzzer for the 1 point win

@copyrightstrikez_bandit143

4 жыл бұрын

jtremaine23 I love How MJ always put on a show, but competed like no other before. GOAT hand downs!

mj is beast even he is old

@user-fy8yh5wf4o

4 жыл бұрын

Berlie Cabrido it was really just respect from his team mates..they let him do what he wants, score whenever he wants..because Wizards was always a loser anyway..MJ can’t do anything about it tho..

@tavaresmelton5709

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@jeraldvincentzumel5300

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-fy8yh5wf4o some points to ponder. 1. Prior to Mike's stint as a Wizard, the team was dead last in defensive rating across the entire league. When Mike came, the team suddenly jumped and became one of the top 5 defensive teams in the league. 2. Prior to Mike's season ending injury, he was averaging 25ppg and the Wizards were in the Playoff picture. When he got injured, the team went 1-9 in their last 10 games, taking them out of the Playoff seeding. When that season ended, prime T-Mac averaged 27ppg, prime Kobe averaged 28ppg and prime Vince averaged 27ppg. Again, 38-year old Mike was averaging 25ppg before his season ending injury. All these while he was pushing into 40 years old, while playing with busted knees, ribs and fingers.

@joelcustodio9328

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-fy8yh5wf4o yeahh your right just like lebron teamates in cavs still he loss..

Imagine if MJ played ina contender instead of the Wizards💥💥. MJ made it look so easy wow even at his aged, he was still better than most of the players. P.S STAY SAFE EVERYONE ELSE AROUND THE WORLD 🙏🙏

Crazy thing is. They are all jump shots. Damn.

Mike wearing the retro true blue 3’s and put on a show‼️

The game is too easy for Mike. No wonder he went to play baseball. At least he can be human when he was a baseball player.

@user-fy8yh5wf4o

4 жыл бұрын

Jian Chen he’s worthless when he played baseball..hahaha..

@Ready2Ride08

4 жыл бұрын

@keepnitreel 4me Facts. Well said. MJ was possibly on his way to the Majors in maybe a years time. If it wasn't for the strike, he would have never left. But we know MJ needed a new challenge, so he returned to the NBA.

M.J is the G.O.A.T

I bet he wore them 3’s for this being his third time at it 🐐

@marquanpowell6669

2 жыл бұрын

Those are his favorite second favorite pair of Js his first favorites are the Air Jordan's 11s

I see why mike was so confident on the court.

Jesus!!! 😔😔😔 Pure excellence. What a great time that was.

@user-fy8yh5wf4o

4 жыл бұрын

Durriell Humphrey Have you seen videos about his dumb plays? if not..you’re also dumb just like him!

@jeremywang9148

4 жыл бұрын

Black Jesus, To be exact

Damn I never realized he was doing this in his air Jordan 3’s in thst preseason game. Almost reminds me of the game he had in 98 in MSG in his Jordan 1’s. The GOAT! 🐐🏀💍🏆6️⃣

GOAT at late 30's

The 🐐 showing us no matter what age his Greatness was untouchable"!!!💯🤙☄️

That smile at 4:40 is priceless! I think MJ was enjoying himself.

The crowd was eccentric

at his 40's, he still can jump fight the rebound!

I went CRAZY watching this lol best preseason game ever

Those post-game questions from Craig Sager were outstanding. And MJ handled the questions well. Two classy dudes.

I would take an older Michael Jordan and an older Scottie Pippen any day over LeBron James and Curry. LeBron James wouldn't even be able to hold a candle to Jordan in his prime.

@bigboner23

4 жыл бұрын

Austin Giguere u kidding right? Older as in 32? This jordan over prime Lebron or curry? Lmao

@Belikon.

4 жыл бұрын

bigboner23 are u kidding? Pippen and jordan wayyy ahead from curry Klay lebron. Pippen would clamp Klay frfrr nobody guards jordan

@quentincassell840

3 жыл бұрын

You are an idiot

@quentincassell840

3 жыл бұрын

@jamie fraser you are an idiot

Mike just kept dragging Jefferson's Candy Ass down Know Your Role Blvd.

@royfokerpoker1802

3 ай бұрын

Lmfao

When MJ heard "you can't do it all," his eyes literally said "and that's when I took it personally!" 😅😂

His face at 4:42 - “Yea that’s right I can still play”

Floor Jordan was still great. Every time he played in a game and he wasn't tired or had bounce to his step, he would feast.

I fucking love Wizards era Jordan.

I'll never forget this game. This was the game when you realized he still had something left and that it was going to be interesting. It was only the preseason, but he put a whooping on this Nets team. It was something incredible to watch.

If he averaged 22 on like 42 percent shooting in his 40s of 2001...what would he average in this era of basketball in his prime?

@wwbdwwbd

6 жыл бұрын

If a 24-28 year old MJ were to play in today's league, he'd average high 30s to low 40s per game easy.

@DTBass123

6 жыл бұрын

wwbdwwbd definitely I mean if he averaged over 30 most of his years shooting over 50 percent...I'd definitely say high 30s and have some 40 average seasons. Not all but some

@mamzersdream1

6 жыл бұрын

50s

@DTBass123

6 жыл бұрын

therealist811 true

@Jboooog18

6 жыл бұрын

DTBass123 scoring would be the same or lower and he'd increase in boards and assists

SMH Kwame Brown calling for the ball. Then Christian Laettner calling for the ball when Kwame had it. LeBron whines about not having help. MJ had Kwame Brown, Jahidi White, Christian Laettner, Bobby Simmons, Tyrone Nesby, Etan Thomas, Chris Whitney, and Courtney Alexander.

@Jboooog18

6 жыл бұрын

B K .... really dude

@cflo1386

6 жыл бұрын

And didn't do shit, couldn't even get them to the playoffs.

@SANDMAN_7

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan couldn’t make the playoffs

@steves.auckerman5966

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao, yea thats no help

@kgisabeast

4 жыл бұрын

Would’ve been really cool to see him come back for a better team. The wizards had no one then.

41 pts in 33 mins illuminati style 🐐

when craig said but you can't do it all MJ's expression changed 9:23 just really competitive

damn that's the team that was in the finals the following year... would have been a treat to see the wizards in the playoffs that year

Something about MJ hitting those pull up 3s got me like 🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥

This guy is SO MUCH better than anyone who whas played the game, its not even fair man!!

@user-fy8yh5wf4o

4 жыл бұрын

Guilherme Bahia That moves won’t work these days! never

When Jordan had legs, he would still stomp the competition.

If Jordan put on his prime shoes on he’s in his prime

Young Men watching an old man killing them!

3:05 that's when it became personal

MJ had the best basketball IQ and best competitive work ethic of all time...not to mention he was a great basketball player. #GOAT

GOD

Prime Jefferson looks likes a fool against 41 yes old goat. Haha

@DarrelWashingtonJr9002

2 жыл бұрын

Prime Jefferson was '03,'04,and '05 this was rookie Jefferson

@chowchowdeoro2885

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrelWashingtonJr9002 that's makes him look more stupid. Imagine got beaten by ur grand pops. 😂😂😂😂

If Mike had a little help, like another pure scorer the Wizards would've made to the postseason.

4:36 wow i saw kobe copied that facial expression either 😅😅😅😅

@stevep4574

4 жыл бұрын

Kobe copied everything Jordan did, even the tongue.

If you put todays players like ADAMS, KEMBA, BERTANS in this line up or even JEREMY LIN... They would go far. They would compliment MJs style of play at this age. 😎 IM NOT EVEN ASKING THAT MUCH. 😉✌️👍

'You can dunk, you can dominate, but you can't do it all' ... a loud crack in his head, the psycho comes out but MJ managed to pull back. Thank you sir.

@linaofilms

4 жыл бұрын

Great observation. I saw his expression change into a frown briefly with a slight turn of his head.

Richard Jefferson still has nightmares of this game.

mike got dem thangz on, doin woik

5:00 - " we run situations where we do not let Michael shoot for 5-6 minutes." Yeah OK.

LMAO 3:32. That's just absurd for a crowd to erupt like that during a preseason game. Unbelievable.

@LilRick96

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh I haven't heard a crowd erupt and sound like that in a very long time Lls especially here in DC

@Vnov93

3 жыл бұрын

Lilrick96 2005 playoffs, Game 6. That would be the first that comes to mind.

@LilRick96

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vnov93 2006 when Arenas hit that 3 to tie the game? Shiiiiiit I think thats a really good one, but man idk this crowd was hitting different this game 😂

@Vnov93

3 жыл бұрын

Lilrick96 That would definitely be one of them too. But I was thinking that game 6 against Chicago the year before. When Jared Jeffries got that room service steal and fast break dunk to win the series. That crowd was wild as hell.

40 come on man ,

MJ is best Even he is old, God BLESS Always your FAMILY Sir MJ,...👊👊👊👊👊👊❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍👍👍👍🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

In case you doubted the GOAT.

That crowd pop when he dunked 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Kobe wasn't a better shooter than mj he just shot more 3s period. Kobe struggled with his jumper upon entering the league. Mj never struggled with his jumper. Kids just don't know

@pack9270

4 жыл бұрын

Each 1 Teach 1 I don’t know what player you’re talking about mj the one that struggled with his jumpshot when he first came in the league not Kobe Jordan didn’t have a jumpshot like this 😂😂 Kobe did

@Each1teach2

4 жыл бұрын

@@pack9270 bro im over 40 years old. I was watching ball before mj. Mj came into the league with a 15 to 20 footer. Kobe struggled. Remember kobe and the three airballs vs utah? Mj didn't struggle with his jumper. Do your history fam because it sounds like you weren't around in 1984.

Jordan would average 45 8 10 in today's league being in his prime. Probably 16 of these pts off free throws alone. And ranked 99+ in video games.

1st time i watch this game,... Thank you for uploading....

He was stilll great as before when he returned at Washington, he didn't win the championship again not because he was not great anymore, its simply without a great coach and a great team. But he was still the same as great as before in his personal.

They interviewed him after a loss 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🐐

Oh this is why rich Jefferson doesn't like mj 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mdecimal

4 жыл бұрын

lol 😂