MJ Chronicles: 1984-1985 (Rookie Year)

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Michael Jordan's 1984-1985 rookie season was one for the ages. Selected third overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft, Jordan immediately made an impact on the court, averaging 28.2 points per game, the most by a rookie in NBA history.

Jordan's scoring ability was undeniable, but he also showed a well-rounded game, averaging 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He also had 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks per game, showcasing his defensive prowess.

Jordan's rookie season was one of the best in NBA history, and it's worth comparing his stats to other all-time great rookie seasons. Here is a table comparing Jordan's rookie stats to those of other all-time greats:

PlayerPPGRPGAPGSPGBPG
Michael Jordan28.26.55.91.60.8
Wilt Chamberlain37.627.02.3N/AN/A
Oscar Robertson30.59.79.5N/AN/A
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar28.814.54.1N/AN/A
LeBron James20.95.55.91.60.7

It's clear from the table that Jordan's rookie season was one of the best in NBA history. He was able to put up historic scoring numbers while also averaging over 5 assists and 6 rebounds per game.

When we look at advanced statistics, Jordan's rookie season was also impressive. His player efficiency rating (PER) of 23.5 was the highest of any rookie in NBA history. He also had a true shooting percentage of .539, which was the fifth highest among all rookies. Additionally, Jordan had a total of 2.8 win shares, which ranked him fifth among all rookies.

Michael Jordan's 1984-1985 rookie season was one of the best in NBA history. He was an immediate star and his stats were comparable to other all-time greats. Jordan's scoring, rebounding, and passing abilities were on full display, and his advanced statistics further solidify his status as one of the best rookies of all time.

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