the GOAT scorer vs. the GOAT defender

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Michael Jordan FG's on Dennis Rodman


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Other Jordan FG's on Rodman


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... Game-Winner 1989 ECF Game 3



Jordan's quickness was a big mismatch for forwards, and Rodman was no exception.. And obviously, Rodman is a much better defender than Lebron, so we can only imagine what Jordan would do to the slow-footed Lebron... We already know that Gordon Hayward and many others routinely score 30 on Lebron.

Of course, we all know Lebron's first step is literally nothing compared to Jordan's.

But Jordan's quickness was always a big mismatch for bigger defenders, such as Penny Hardaway, Richard Dumas, Grant Hill, or Reggie Lewis.. Jordan's quickness was always a mismatch for forwards.

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[Marchesk]

[Smoke117]

Ironic...considering Jordan said himself that Rodman's teammate JOE DUMARS was the player who defended him the best throughout his career.

Rodman is not close to the GOAT defender, either.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

22.5pts in the playoffs
GOAT scorer?
more like GOAT dropoff in scoring from RS to PS

[Marchesk]

22.5pts in the playoffs
GOAT scorer?
more like GOAT dropoff in scoring from RS to PS

Let's imagine Gary Payton played on the Celtics or Pistons and Jordan had to go through them every year.

[SouBeachTalents]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-AMtjN4um0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy6uigdabDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-9ezKk1arA

[SouBeachTalents]

easy to do in garbage time.. the series was already over.

Jordan averaged 32ppg on 48% through 3 games to get the Bulls a 3-0 lead, including a massive blowout in game 3.

after game 3, Jordan said to the media "this is the most relaxed i've ever been in a Finals"... Naturally, Jordan had a let-down in games 4 and 5, as did the entire team.

but the next season, Jordan made sure he dropped 45 on Payton... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuryGoKXT-Q

"Easy" to shut down the GOAT in the Finals for half the series? News to me

And Jordan, the ultimate alpha & competitor not wanting to sweep the Sonics to finish off their record breaking season with a 15-1 playoff run? Also news to me

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

And Jordan, the ultimate alpha & competitor not wanting to sweep the Sonics to finish off their record breaking season with a 15-1 playoff run? Also news to me

Naturally doe..

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

easy to do in garbage time.. the series was already over.

Jordan averaged 32ppg on 48% through 3 games to get the Bulls a 3-0 lead, including a massive blowout in game 3.

after game 3, Jordan said to the media "this is the most relaxed i've ever been in a Finals"... Naturally, Jordan had a let-down in games 4 and 5, as did the entire team.

but the next season, Jordan made sure he dropped 45 on Payton... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuryGoKXT-Q

Glove locked MJ down and Rodman got robbed of FMVP
his rebounding and defense was more important than MJs scoring

[kennethgriffin]

goat scorer is either wilt or kareem

goat defender is bill russell

rodman is however the goat rebounder pound for pound. i'd say hes a top 5 defender ever. but he was more known for being great defending SF/PF and C at times

rarely was he guarding SG's

[bizil]

Dumars at 6'3 had a low center of gravity and great lateral quickness. Plus Joe D was very strong too. However Rodman was still a great defender and one of the most versatile of all time. But when it comes to guarding those 6'6 jets like MJ who ALSO have a great midrange game, that gave him trouble. In my book, Rodman was more effective guarding the bigger 6'8 swingmen or SF's, PF's, and centers. But in the grand scheme, Rodman is one of the few guys that could virtually defend ANY POSITION when called on. And MJ was gonna get his on ANYBODY!

[ImKobe]

how can MJ play against himself?

[Sarcastic]

Glove locked MJ down and Rodman got robbed of FMVP
his rebounding and defense was more important than MJs scoring

[Micku]

how can MJ play against himself?

Like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfzaqIuR34#t=10s

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