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MJ Chronicles: 1985-1986 (The Leap)

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  Michael Jordan's 1985-1986 sophomore season was one of the most impressive individual seasons in NBA history. After a solid rookie campaign, Jordan took the league by storm in his second year, averaging 37.1 points per game, good for first in the league. He also averaged 5.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.9 steals per game, showing his all-around dominance on the court. Jordan's scoring average was the highest by a second-year player in NBA history, and it was the third highest scoring average of all time behind Wilt Chamberlain's 50.4 points per game in 1962 and his own 37.1 points per game in 1986-1987. Jordan's scoring was not just volume-based, as he also shot an impressive 49.5% from the field and 84.5% from the free-throw line. In addition to his scoring, Jordan also made a significant impact on the defensive end of the court. He led the league in steals per game, and his 2.9 steals per game average is still the highest ever by a guard in a single season. His defe

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: Player PPG RPG APG SPG BPG Michael Jordan 28.2 6.5 5.9 1.6 0.8 Wilt Chamberlain 37.6 27.0 2.3 N/A N/A Oscar Robertson 30.5 9.7 9.5 N/A N/A Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28.8 14.5 4.1 N/A N/A LeBron James 20.9 5.5 5.9 1.6 0.7 It's clear from the table that Jordan's rookie season was one of the best in NBA

Is Kevin Durant the Greatest Scorer of All Time

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 Yes, we have seen incredible basketball players over the years, from people like Michael Jordan to Wilt Chamberlain, but what makes Kevin Durant so special, so different? His ability to score is almost untouchable, he can score from anywhere on the court anytime he wants.  His ability to put the ball in the basket is unmatched, and he has consistently been one of the top scorers in the league throughout his career. When comparing Durant to other all-time greats such as Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, it's clear that he belongs in the same conversation. Jordan, known as "The G.O.A.T", was a scoring machine in his own right, averaging 30.1 points per game over his career. Wilt Chamberlain, on the other hand, was a scoring powerhouse who averaged an incredible 50.4 points per game during the 1961-1962 season. But Durant has proven himself to be just as dominant as these all-time greats. In the 2013-2014 season, he won the NBA scoring title, averaging 32 points per game