During the interview, biographer Mark Vancil asks if North Carolina was Jordan’s first choice. His playoff passing yardage isn't much different (286.7), but it has been highly inconsistent (381, 199 and 280). However, Michael Jordan was a much better scorer. In conclusion, LeBron James is statistically a better player when it comes to all-around basketball. James did start the season off really hot from the 3-point line. Jordan did this in each of his 9 playoff appearances from 1986 to 1995 (Jordan was retired during the 1994 Playoffs) Tracy McGrady is the only other player to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run, when he lost in the first round of the 2003 Playoffs. Subscribe to Stathead , the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. Ball’s long-term NBA goal is simple, if not lofty: he wants to be a Hall of Famer like Jordan. It's unlikely Ball is giving up the position anytime soon. The 19-year-old has only elevated his game in 15 starts, averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 assists and 6.2 rebounds and has already won … Ball, with 5.7 million Instagram followers, brings national … Google “Michael Jordan” and “UCLA,” and one of the first links that pops up is the transcript of a 1992 interview the Chicago Bulls legend did with Playboy magazine. Michael Jordan has inspired millions of people to play basketball, and this includes all of this generation’s best stars. 3 overall pick. Michael Jordan scored 246 points (41.0 PPG) in the 6-game 1993 NBA Finals. He’s also had a ton of clutch 3-pointers in their recent run of games. Responds Jordan, “I always wanted to go to UCLA. They’ve lacked star power. That was my dream … ... Playoff TOT. In the discussion of the greatest of all time, he is the first name thrown into the ring and he is always the … Rookie LaMelo Ball has seized the attention of the NBA this season with his highlight reel passes and a surprising ability to score, including Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan’s reputation as the GOAT has withstood the tests of both time and science. James played with better teammates than Jordan did. Still, it took 20 games before Hornets coach James Borrego inserted him into the starting lineup following an injury to Devonte Graham. Beal has played in 17 games for Washington so far, and has scored at least 25 points in each appearance. Brady: It's hard to knock Brady for many reasons, especially given what he did during the regular season (65.7 completion percentage, 289.6 passing yards/game, 40 TDs, 12 interceptions). Can you name the 2 other players in NBA history to average 40+ PPG in the first 6 games of an NBA Finals series? Nothing would please Jordan more. Also Read: “Michael Jordan wanted UNC teammate Joe Wolf”: Jerry Krause drafted Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant despite MJ’s wishes in 1987. CHARLOTTE — Rookie LaMelo Ball has seized the attention of the NBA this season with his highlight reel passes and a surprising ability to score, including Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan. The Hornets haven’t been to the playoffs since 2016 and haven’t won a playoff series in 19 years. He won more on the biggest stage, but failed often in the playoffs and rarely beat some of his greatest opponents. Hornets owner Michael Jordan has been impressed with the 2020 No.