Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top sports facts to know about Michael Jordan:
The GOAT has the most impressive resume in professional sports history.
Michael Jordan capped the 97-98 season with his 6th NBA Finals MVP Award. No other player has won Finals MVP more than 3x (first awarded in 1969).
Jordan was 6-0 in NBA Finals, the most title round wins without a loss by an MVP in NBA, NFL, NHL or MLB history. h/t @EliasSportspic.twitter.com/ZlVT433TSN
Michael Jordan's five regular-season MVP awards are tied for second-most in NBA history.
In the span between his first and last MVP awards, Jordan amassed 7,346 points in MVP voting, more than double second-place Karl Malone despite Jordan missing the entire 1993-94 season. pic.twitter.com/Hm9Be8ewT7
Capped by the 1998 Finals victory over the 62-win Jazz, Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen each took part in eliminating 7 60-win teams during the ’90s, tied with each other for the most such series victories in NBA history. h/t @EliasSportspic.twitter.com/007qAa1fbo
Scottie Pippen was the 122nd-highest-paid player in the NBA in ’97-98, but was easily one of the best players in the league. #TheLastDancepic.twitter.com/CcJ132Nbb8
The former Bulls and Lakers coach had more success than anyone.
The Last Dance premieres on ESPN at 9 ET.
Phil Jackson won 11 NBA titles as a head coach, the most in NBA history. He coached 20 NBA seasons and never had a losing record. The next-most seasons coached without a losing record in NBA history is 10, by K.C. Jones. h/t @EliasSportspic.twitter.com/fQlemtzLrB