1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Known for his ability to put the ball in the hoop, Michael Jordan received formal accolades for his prowess at the other end of the court, earning 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors. Jordan stifled the opposition, helping the Bull yield the fewest points in the NBA. His deft court vision and uncanny ability to anticipate enable him to lead the league in steals, averaging 3.16 per game.

Michael Jordan - NBA League Leader

What Michael give, Michael take away. Michael Jordan continued his annual assault on the NBA record books in 1992-93. He captured his seven straight NBA scoring title by racking up 32.6 points per game, matching Wilt Chamberlain's all-time consecutive scoring title streak.

He also reached the 20,000-point plateau in his career faster than anyone else in league history (620 games) besides Chamberlain (499). As if to remind people that he is also one of the game's most effective defenders, Jordan captured his third league steals crown, snatching 2.83 balls per contest.

Michael Jordan - # 23 / Guard

Tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of leading the league in scoring seven consecutive season by averaging 32.6 ppg in 1992-93...Named to the All-NBA First Team for the seventh straight time and the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the sixth consecutive time in 1992-93.

Michael Jordan - Chicago Bull Legend

Just a couple of months prior to his annoucement of "I'm Back" Jordan showed up at his alma mater (1/6/95),donned the high tops and scrimmaged with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Michael Jordan -Steals

Coupled with his NBA-leading 32.6 points per game scoring average, mega star Michael Jordan's league high 2.83 steals per game made him the only player to lead the NBA in two major categories in 1992-1993. 


Jordan matched Alvin Robertson's NBA-record with his sixth 200-steal season ans has led the league in steals three times, tying the mark shared by Robertson and Micheal Ray Richardson.