MJ Chronicles: 1985-1986 (The Leap)
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...