List of career achievements by Michael Jordan

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Jordan goes to the basket for a slam dunk in 1987.

This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Michael Jordan .

Contents

College statistics

The three-point line did not exist during Michael Jordan's freshman and junior seasons in North Carolina in the NCAA. During his sophomore season, the three-point line was tested within ACC play. Many other conferences also tested with the line during this season, but again, only within their respective conference competition.

Averages

YearTeamGPGSMINFG%3P%FT%REBASTSTLBLKPTS
1981–82 North Carolina 343231.7.534.7224.41.81.2.213.5
1982–83 North Carolina 363630.9.535.447.7375.51.62.2.820.0
1983–84 North Carolina 313029.5.551.7795.32.11.61.119.6
Career [1] [2] [3] [4] 1019830.8.540.447.7485.01.81.7.717.7

Totals

YearTeamGPMINFGMFGA3PM3PAFTMFTAREBASTTOVSTLBLKPFPTS
1981–82 North Carolina 34107919135878108149615741891460
1982–83 North Carolina 361113282527347612316719756767828110721
1983–84 North Carolina 319152474481131451636467503570607
Career1013,1077201,3333476314420509181200169712711,788

NBA career statistics

Denotes seasons in which Jordan won an NBA championship
Led the league
BoldDenotes career highs
  GPGames played  GS Games started W-L Games won-Games lost MIN Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage 3P%  3-point field-goal percentage FT%  Free-throw percentage OFF Offensive rebounds per game
 DEF Defensive rebounds per game REB Total rebounds per game AST  Assists per game STL  Steals per game
 BLK  Blocks per game TOV Turnovers per game PF Personal fouls per game PTS Points per game

Averages

SeasonAgeTeamGPGSMINFG%3P%FT%OFFDEFREBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
1984–85 21–22 Chicago 828238.3.515.173.8452.04.56.55.92.39.843.553.528.2
1985–86 22–23 Chicago 18725.1.457.167.8401.32.33.62.92.061.172.502.622.7
1986–87 23–24 Chicago 828240.0.482.182.8572.03.25.24.62.881.523.322.937.1
1987–88 24–25 Chicago 828240.4.535.132.8411.73.85.55.93.161.603.073.335.0
1988–89 25–26 Chicago 818140.2.538.276.8501.86.28.08.02.89.803.583.032.5
1989–90 26–27 Chicago 828239.0.526.376.8481.75.16.96.32.77.663.012.933.6
1990–9127–28 Chicago 828237.0.539.312.8511.44.66.05.52.721.012.462.831.5
1991–9228–29 Chicago 808038.8.519.270.8321.15.36.46.12.28.942.502.530.1
1992–9329–30 Chicago 787839.3.495.352.8371.75.06.75.52.83.782.652.432.6
1994–95 32 Chicago 171739.3.411.500.8011.55.46.95.31.76.762.062.826.9
1995–9632–33 Chicago 828237.7.495.427.8341.84.86.64.32.20.512.402.430.4
1996–9733–34 Chicago 828237.9.486.374.8331.44.55.94.31.71.542.021.929.6
1997–9834–35 Chicago 828238.8.465.238.7841.64.25.83.51.72.552.261.828.7
2001–02 38–39 Washington 605334.9.416.189.790.84.85.75.21.42.432.702.022.9
2002–03 39–40 Washington 826737.0.445.291.821.95.26.13.81.50.482.112.120.0
Career1,0721,03938.3.497.327.8351.64.76.35.32.35.822.732.630.1
First retirement66765638.7.516.301.8461.74.66.35.92.721.033.002.932.3
Second retirement93091938.6.505.332.8381.74.66.35.42.48.892.782.731.5
Playoffs17917941.8.487.332.8281.74.76.45.72.10.883.053.033.4
All-Star131329.4.472.273.7501.73.04.74.22.85.463.232.420.2

Totals

SeasonTeamGPGSW-LMINFGMFGA3PM3PAFTMFTAOFFDEFREBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
1984–85 Chicago 828238–443,1448371,625952630746167367534481196692912852,313
1985–86 Chicago 1879–94511503283181051252341645337214546408
1986–87 Chicago 828240–423,2811,0982,27912668339721662644303772361252722373,041
1987–88 Chicago 828250–323,3111,0691,9987537238601393104494852591312522702,868
1988–89 Chicago 818147–343,2559661,7952798674793149503652650234652902472,633
1989–90 Chicago 828255–273,1971,0341,96492245593699143422565519227542472412,753
1990–91 Chicago 828261–213,0349901,8372993571671118374492453223832022292,580
1991–92 Chicago 808067–133,1029431,8182710049159091420511489182752002012,404
1992–93 Chicago 787856–223,0679922,00381230476569135387522428221612071882,541
1994–95 Chicago 171713–4668166404163210913625921179030133547457
1995–96 Chicago 828272–103,0909161,850111260548657148395543352180421971952,491
1996–97 Chicago 828269–133,1069201,892111297480576113369482352140441661562,431
1997–98 Chicago 828262–203,1818811,89330126565721130345475283141451851512,357
2001–02 Washington 605330–302,0935511,32410532633335028933931085261621191,375
2002–03 Washington 826737–453,0316791,527165526632471426497311123391731711,640
Career1,0721,039706–36641,01112,19224,5375811,7787,3278,7721,6685,0046,6725,6332,5148932,9242,78332,292
First retirement667656423–24425,8428,07915,6472879555,0966,0251,1313,0884,2193,9351,8156842,0061,94421,541
Second retirement930919639–29135,88710,96221,6865551,6706,7988,1151,5474,2895,8365,0122,3068282,5892,49329,277
Playoffs179179119–607,4742,1884,4971484461,4631,7663058471,1521,0223761585465415,987
All-Star13136–73821102333113952223961543764231262

Source: basketball-reference.com and nba.com

Playoffs

RoundOpponentGamesMINFG%FT%REBASTSTLBLKPTS
1985 First RoundMilwaukee Bucks442.8.436.8285.88.52.81.029.3
1986 First RoundBoston Celtics345.0.505.8726.35.72.31.343.7
1987 First RoundBoston Celtics342.7.417.8977.06.02.02.335.7
1988 First RoundCleveland Cavaliers543.4.559.9185.44.82.81.645.2
1988 Conference SemifinalsDetroit Pistons542.0.491.7898.84.62.0.627.4
1989 First RoundCleveland Cavaliers542.0.518.8215.88.23.0.439.8
1989 Conference SemifinalsNew York Knicks641.5.550.8199.58.32.51.335.7
1989 Conference FinalsDetroit Pistons643.2.460.7595.56.52.0.529.7
1990 First RoundMilwaukee Bucks441.5.539.7668.07.02.51.036.8
1990 Conference SemifinalsPhiladelphia 76ers542.4.548.8506.67.44.01.243.0
1990 Conference FinalsDetroit Pistons742.3.467.8757.16.32.1.632.1
1991 First RoundNew York Knicks337.7.525.9574.76.02.7.729.0
1991 Conference SemifinalsPhiladelphia 76ers539.2.489.7958.07.81.81.433.4
1991 Conference FinalsDetroit Pistons440.0.535.8335.37.02.31.829.8
1991 NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers544.0.558.8486.611.42.81.431.2
1992 First RoundMiami Heat339.7.609.9069.76.73.01.045.0
1992 Conference SemifinalsNew York Knicks743.1.477.8235.74.31.41.131.3
1992 Conference FinalsCleveland Cavaliers640.8.440.9116.56.32.5.531.7
1992 NBA FinalsPortland Trail Blazers642.3.526.8914.86.51.7.335.8
1993 First RoundAtlanta Hawks335.7.526.8826.74.31.71.734.3
1993 Conference SemifinalsCleveland Cavaliers438.3.490.8005.05.32.3.531.0
1993 Conference FinalsNew York Knicks641.5.400.8686.27.02.51.032.2
1993 NBA FinalsPhoenix Suns645.7.508.6948.56.31.7.741.0
1995 First RoundCharlotte Hornets441.5.495.8336.55.82.0.832.3
1995 Conference SemifinalsOrlando Magic642.3.477.7966.53.72.51.831.0
1996 First RoundMiami Heat334.3.516.7783.72.71.7.330.0
1996 Conference SemifinalsNew York Knicks543.0.442.8784.84.41.8.236.0
1996 Conference FinalsOrlando Magic440.8.520.7505.54.82.3.829.5
1996 NBA FinalsSeattle SuperSonics642.0.415.8365.34.21.7.227.3
1997 First RoundWashington Bullets343.0.5711.0005.75.31.3.337.3
1997 Conference SemifinalsAtlanta Hawks542.0.454.82110.25.22.01.426.6
1997 Conference FinalsMiami Heat541.8.387.8608.02.61.8.830.2
1997 NBA FinalsUtah Jazz642.7.456.7647.06.01.2.832.3
1998 First RoundNew Jersey Nets343.3.529.7785.02.71.31.036.3
1998 Conference SemifinalsCharlotte Hornets541.0.465.8535.64.61.0.429.6
1998 Conference FinalsIndiana Pacers741.0.467.8115.74.11.7.431.7
1998 NBA FinalsUtah Jazz641.7.427.8144.02.31.8.733.5

Source: basketball-reference.com

Awards and accomplishments

NBA achievements

  • Runner-up in 1985
  • First Team: 1988–93, 1996–98 [16] [17]

25 NBA Player of the Week [22] 16 NBA Player of the Month [23]

United States National Team

College

Achievements

Plaque chronicling Jordan's career achievements at the United Center. Michael Jordan Achievements.jpg
Plaque chronicling Jordan's career achievements at the United Center.

Career: 1,264 games (1,072 regular season, 179 postseason, 13 All-Star)

University of North Carolina Tar Heels records

  • During this season, Jordan set his UNC career high with 39 points against Georgia Tech on January 29, 1983. His previous career high was against Duke on January 22, 1983 (32 points).

NBA records and former records

Regular season

Scoring

Seasons leading the league in scoring: 10 (1986–871992–93, 1995–961997–98) [24]

Consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring: 7 (1986–871992–93) [24]

Seasons leading the league in total points: 11 (1984–85, 1986–871992–93, 1995–961997–98)

First scoring champion with at least 100 three-pointers 1995–961996–97

Highest scoring average, points per game, career: 30.12 (32,292/1,072) [24]

Seasons averaging 30 or more points per game: 8 (1986–871992–93, 1995–96)

Games scoring 30 or more points, career: 562

Consecutive games scoring 10 or more points: 866, March 25, 1986 to December 26, 2001 [24] [25]

  • 840 with the Chicago Bulls; 26 with the Washington Wizards
  • Jordan failed to score in double digits only once as a Bull (8 points in only 16 minutes of play on March 22, 1986 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, his fifth game upon returning from a broken foot).
  • Broken by LeBron James in 2018

Consecutive points scored in a game: 23, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987 [26]

  • Occurred during the last 6:33 of second quarter (17 points) and first 2:12 of third quarter (6 points) [27]
  • Broken since then by several players
  • Jordan scored 61 points and set or tied several league records in this game
  • Jordan also scored 18 consecutive points, all in the fourth quarter, vs. the New York Knicks on November 21, 1986

Seasons scoring 2,000 or more points: 11 (1984–85, 1986–871992–93, 1995–961997–98)

Oldest player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring: 35 years, 61 days (1997–98)

Oldest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game : 38 years, 315 days (51 points, vs. New Orleans Hornets, December 29, 2001)

Oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game: 40 years, 4 days (43 points, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 21, 2003) [29]

  • Jordan is also the only player to score 40+ at age 40 or older.
  • In his final season, Jordan scored 40+ 3 times, 30+ 9 times and 20+ 42 times.

Fewest games played to reach 31,000 points: 1,011 games, achieved vs. Portland Trail Blazers, December 10, 2002

Fewest games played to reach 32,000 points: 1,059 games, achieved at Golden State Warriors, March 23, 2003

Outscoring the opposing starting five: Jordan outscored the entire opposing starting five 58–54, Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

  • Other players have accomplished this.

Field goals

Seasons leading the league in field goals made: 10 (1986–871992–93, 1995–961997–98) [30]

Consecutive seasons leading the league in field goals made: 7 (1986–871992–93) [30]

  • Also holds second (see below)

Seasons leading the league in field goal attempts: 9 (1986–871987–88, 1989–901992–93, 1995–961997–98) [30]

Free throws

Free throws made, half: 20, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992 (since tied by Devin Booker) [31]

  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throws made, quarter: 14, twice [31]

14, fourth quarter, at Utah Jazz, November 15, 1989
14, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992
  • Broken by Vince Carter on December 23, 2005
  • Jordan also made 13 free throws in the second quarter of his last regular season game as a Bull, vs. the New York Knicks on April 18, 1998.

Free throw attempts, half: 23, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992 [31]

Free throw attempts, quarter: 16, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992 [31]

Consecutive free throws made in a game: 19, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Steals

Seasons leading the league in steals: 3 (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93) [32]

Steals, half: 8, first half, at Boston Celtics, November 9, 1988 [32]

Games with 8 or more steals, career: 11

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, quarter: 6, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, January 31, 1989

Playoffs

Scoring

Points, career: 5,987

Highest scoring average, points per game, career: 33.4 (5,987/179)

Games scoring 50 or more points, career : 8

Consecutive games scoring 50 or more points : 2, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, April 28, 1988 to May 1, 1988 [33]

  • Jordan is the only player in NBA history to record back-to-back 50-point games in the playoffs, scoring 50 and 55 in Games 1 and 2 against the Cavs.
  • He also scored 49 points on April 17, 1986 and 63 on April 20, 1986 in back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics.

Games scoring 45 or more points, career: 23

Games scoring 40 or more points, career: 38

Games scoring 30 or more points, career: 109

Games scoring 20 or more points, career: 173

  • Jordan failed to score 20 points only six times in 179 playoff games.

Consecutive games scoring 20 or more points: 60, June 2, 1989 to May 11, 1993 [34]

  • Also holds fourth (see below)

Consecutive games scoring 10 or more points: 179, April 19, 1985 to June 14, 1998

  • Jordan's entire playoff career

Consecutive points scored in a game: 17, during second half (from 73 to 90 points), at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Points, one postseason: 759 (1992)

Scoring 35 or more points in all games, any playoff series: Twice
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round
5 games, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals

Scoring 30 or more points in all games, any playoff series: Seven times
3 games, vs. Boston Celtics, 1987 First Round
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1989 First Round
5 games, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals
3 games, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round
6 games, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals
3 games, vs. New Jersey Nets, 1998 First Round

Points, 3-game series: 135, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round (45.0 ppg)

  • Also holds second and fourth (see below)

Points, 5-game series: 226, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round (45.2 ppg)

  • Also holds second and fourth (see below)

Points, game: 63, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986 (2 OT) [34]

  • Jordan has 5 of the top 10 highest scoring games in NBA playoff history.
  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Points, two consecutive games: 112, at Boston Celtics, 1986 Eastern Conference First Round, April 17 (49), 20 (63), 1986 (56.0 ppg)

Outscoring the opposing team in a quarter: Jordan outscored the entire opposing team 20–19 in the second quarter of Game 1 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, April 28, 1988[ citation needed ]

  • Stephen Curry outscored the entire opposing team 16–15 in the first quarter of Game 1 of the 2016 Western Conference First Round, Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, April 16, 2016

Most points in three quarters: Jordan scored 54 points in three quarters (17 points in the second, 19 in the third and 18 in the fourth) in Game 3 of the 1992 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992[ citation needed ]

Most points without making the NBA Finals, one postseason: 591, 1989, and 587, 1990

  • Jordan was the playoff leader in points despite not even making the NBA Finals, the only time this has happened. He did so twice.

NBA record 5 playoff series averaging at least 40 points per game

  1. 1986 First Round vs Celtics – 43.7 ppg on 51 FG%
  2. 1988 First Round vs Cavaliers – 45.2 ppg on 56 FG%
  3. 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Sixers – 43.0 ppg on 55 FG%
  4. 1992 First Round vs Heat – 45.0 ppg on 61 FG%
  5. 1993 Finals vs Suns – 41.0 ppg on 51 FG%
  • No other player in NBA history has more than 1 40ppg+ average in a playoff series of any length. Jordan did it 5 times.
  • Elgin Baylor 1962 vs the Celtics (40.6 ppg on 43 FG%), Jerry West 1965 vs the Bullets (46.3 ppg on 45 FG%), Rick Barry 1967 vs the 76ers (40.8 ppg on 40 FG%), Bernard King 1984 vs the Pistons (42.6 ppg on 60 FG%) are the only players ever to accomplish this feat.
  • Jordan was also the last player in history to do this when he averaged 41.0 ppg in the NBA Finals of 1993 vs the Suns.
  • Jordan by himself has 5 of the top 7 highest scoring playoff series displays in NBA history.

Field goals

Field goals made, 3-game series: 53, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round

  • Also holds third (see below)

Field goals made, 5-game series: 86, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals

  • Also holds second (see below)

Field goals made, 6-game series: 101, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Field goals made, game: 24, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988 [35]

  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Consecutive field goals made in a game without a miss: 13, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, June 5, 1991

Field goal attempts, career: 4,497

Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988 [35]

  • Also holds second and third (see below)

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992 [36]

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 9, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, career: 1,463

Free throws made, one postseason: 183 (1989)

Free throws made, game (regulation): 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989 [36]

  • Broken by Dirk Nowitzki on May 17, 2011
  • Bob Cousy made 30 of 32 free throws in a four-overtime game on March 21, 1953.
  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throws made, half: 14, second half, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 28, 1990

Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991 [37]

  • Tied by Dirk Nowitzki on April 16, 2011
  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throw attempts, career: 1,766

Free throw attempts, one postseason: 229 (1989)

Free throw attempts, 4-game series: 58, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 1985 First Round

Free throw attempts, game (regulation): 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, half: 17, second half, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, quarter: 14, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Steals

Steals, career: 376

NBA Finals

Scoring

Highest scoring average, points per game, any championship series: 41.0 (246/6), vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals [38]

Points, 6-game series: 246, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals (41.0 ppg)

  • Also holds fourth (see below)

Consecutive games scoring 40 or more points: 4, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 11, 1993 to June 18, 1993 [38]

Consecutive games scoring 20 or more points: 35, June 2, 1991 to June 14, 1998 [38]

  • Jordan's entire Finals career

Scoring 30 or more points in all games, any championship series: 6 games, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Points, half: 35, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992 [38]

  • Also holds second (see below)

Field goals

Field goals made, 6-game series: 101, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Field goals made, half: 14, twice [39]
14, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992
14, first half, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 16, 1993

  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Consecutive field goals made in a game without a miss: 13, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, June 5, 1991

Field goals made, 5-game series: 63, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 1991 NBA Finals

Field goal attempts, 6-game series: 199, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, career: 42

Three-point field goals made, game: 6, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992 [38]

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992 [40]

Three-point field goal attempts, game: 10, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 10, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, quarter: 9, second quarter, at Utah Jazz, June 11, 1997 [41]

Free throw attempts, half: 15, second half, vs. Utah Jazz, June 4, 1997

Free throw attempts, quarter: 12, fourth quarter, vs. Utah Jazz, June 4, 1997

Steals

Steals, 5-game series: 14, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 1991 NBA Finals (2.8 spg)

All-Star

Points, career: 262

Field goals made, career: 110

Field goals made, game: 17, 1988

Field goal attempts, career: 233

Field goal attempts, game: 27, 2003 (2 OT)

Steals, career: 37

Blocked shots, half: 4, 1988

Other records

Regular season

NBA All-Defensive First Team selections: 9

Blocked shots by a guard, career: 893.

Blocked shots by a guard, season: 131 (1987–88)

Most seasons all time of 100+ blocks by a guard (x2) 125 blocks (1986–87), 131 blocks (1987–88). Jordan is the only guard in history to have more than 1 season of 100+ blocks.

Most seasons all time of 200+ steals by a guard (x6) (1986–87) to (1990–91) and (1992–93). Tied with Alvin Robertson. Also, the all-time record regardless of position.

Highest Player Efficiency Rating of all time, career: 27.91

Highest Box Plus/Minus of all-time career: 9.22

Most times leading the league in Win Shares, all-time career: 9 times

Most times leading the league in Box Plus/Minus, all-time career: 10 times

Most times leading the league in Value Over Replacement Player (VORP), all-time career: 9 times (Jordan has 6 of the 10 highest VORP seasons ever recorded)

Most times leading the league in PER, all-time career: 7 times

Highest Win Shares / 48 of all-time career: 0.2505

Only rookie in NBA history to lead his team in four statistics (1984–85)

  • Jordan led the 1984–85 Chicago Bulls in scoring (28.2 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), assists (5.9 apg) and steals (2.4 spg).
  • Jordan again led the Bulls in four statistics in 1987–88, this time leading the team in scoring (35.0 ppg), assists (5.9 apg), steals (3.2 spg) and blocked shots (1.6 bpg).

Second rookie in NBA history to average 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists (1984–85)

One of two players in NBA history to score 3,000 points in a season: 3,041 points scored in 82 games played (37.1 ppg) (1986–87)

  • Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player to achieve this, a feat he accomplished three times. [26]

First player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season: 236 steals, 125 blocks (1986–87) [42]

Only player in NBA history with more than one season of 200 steals and 100 blocked shots: 259 steals, 131 blocks (1987–88) [42]

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88) [42]

  • Jordan averaged 35 points per game.

First player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player during his career

  • David Robinson is the only other player to achieve this.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon won Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player during his career, but finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to Jordan in 1984–85.

First player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year during his career

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring, win Most Valuable Player, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88) [42]

First player in NBA history to win Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88) [42]

First player in NBA history to lead the league both in scoring and steals in the same season (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93)

  • Allen Iverson is the only other player to do so, and has performed the feat twice.

Fourth player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win the NBA championship in the same season

One of three players in history to sweep the Most Valuable Player awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and NBA Finals in the same season (1995–96, 1997–98)

One of three players in history to win an Olympic gold medal both as an amateur and professional (1984, 1992)

Sixth player in history to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship and NBA championship

Only player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year (1984–85), Defensive Player of the Year (1987–88), NBA MVP (1987–88, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1997–98), All-Star MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), and Finals MVP (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the second-best regular season record in NBA history (72 wins, 10 losses)

  • Jordan averaged a league-leading 30.4 ppg
  • The 2015–16 Golden State Warriors, who won 73 regular-season games, are the winningest regular season team in NBA history.

Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the best combined regular season and postseason record in NBA history (87 wins, 13 losses)

Playoffs

Only player in NBA history to score 15 or more points in all games in his career: 179 games

Outscored 268 of 269 opponents faced in the playoffs on points per game

  • Michael Jordan outscored all but one opponent he faced in his playoffs career. The exception was in the 1985 Eastern conference 1st round in Jordan's rookie season when Milwaukee Bucks power forward Terry Cummings outscored Jordan (29.5 ppg to Jordan's 29.3 ppg).

Highest Player Efficiency Rating all time playoffs, career: 28.6

Highest Box Plus/Minus all time, all time playoffs career: 11.14

Only guard in NBA history to lead his team in all 5 categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) during a playoff series

  • 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. New York Knicks

Jordan came close to leading all 5 categories in a playoff series on 3 more occasions

  • 1991 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Philadelphia 76ers, (short 7 rebounds)
  • 1993 Eastern Conference Finals vs. New York Knicks, (short 3 rebounds)
  • 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Atlanta Hawks, (short 2 assists)

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (7 times)

  • Jordan did this in the 1986, 1987, 1989, and 1990 Playoffs, and in the Bulls' 1991, 1992, and 1993 championship runs

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (5 times)

  • Jordan did this in the 1987, 1989, and 1990 Playoffs, and in the Bulls' 1991 and 1993 championship runs

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists in a title run (2 times)

  • Jordan did this in the Bulls' 1991 and 1993 championship runs, while also averaging at least 2 steals in both of those runs

Averaged at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a record 9 different playoff runs

  • Jordan did this in each of his 9 playoff appearances from 1986 to 1995 (Jordan was retired during the 1994 Playoffs)
  • Tracy McGrady is the only other player to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run, when he lost in the first round of the 2003 Playoffs.

Only player in NBA history to shoot at least 38% on 3-point field goals in 3 NBA Finals runs (minimum 15 points per game and 1.5 three-point attempts per game)

  • Jordan did this in the Bulls' 1991, 1992, and 1993 championship runs under the original 3-point line. He also did it in the 1996 championship run, but with a shorter 3-point line
  • Four other players meet this criterion in multiple NBA Finals runs

In the 1997 title run, Jordan led a championship team in all 5 main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) for the last 3 rounds of the 1997 Playoffs

  • Hakeem Olajuwon is the only other player to do this, when he led the 1994 Rockets in all 5 main categories for the entire 4-round playoffs
  • Jordan and Dennis Rodman tied with 133 rebounds (8.3 rpg) for the last 3 rounds.
  • Jordan was 10 rebounds (0.53 rebounds per game) and 1 block (0.05 blocks per game) shy of leading the Bulls in all 5 categories for the entire 4-round playoffs

Only player in NBA history to lead a team to the championship with only one teammate averaging double figures in scoring

  • In the Bulls' 1997 playoff run, Scottie Pippen averaged 19 points per game on 42% shooting. All other teammates of Jordan averaged under 8 points per game

Finals

Most Valuable Player awards: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

  • Jordan was named MVP in every Finals appearance. He averaged 33.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game for his Finals career.

Scoring 20 or more points in all games, career: 35 games

  • Jordan and Rick Barry (10 games) are the only players in NBA history to score 20+ in every Finals game.

One of seven players to lead a team in 4 out of 5 categories for an NBA Finals

All-Star

Most Valuable Player awards: 3 (1988, 1996, 1998)

First player to record a triple-double in All-Star Game history: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists in 26 minutes (1997)

  • LeBron James recorded the second triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2011, with 29 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists in 32 minutes.
  • Dwyane Wade recorded the third triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2012 NBA All-Star Game, with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 33 minutes.
  • Kevin Durant recorded the fourth triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2017 NBA All-Star Game, with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 27 minutes.

Set with Scottie Pippen

Ninth pair of teammates in NBA history to score 40 or more points in the same game: Chicago Bulls (110) at Indiana Pacers (102), February 18, 1996 [24] [43]

  • Jordan: 44 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks in 42 minutes
  • Pippen: 40 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals in 44 minutes

One of at least three pairs of teammates in NBA history to record triple-doubles in the same game: Chicago Bulls (126) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (121), January 3, 1989 (OT)

  • Jordan: 41 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists (and six steals) in 47 minutes
  • Pippen: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists (and two steals) in 42 minutes
  • Jason Kidd and Vince Carter achieved this feat as well on April 7, 2007

Chicago Bulls franchise records

Michael Jordan holds approximately 200 records as a Chicago Bull; these are some of them.

Regular season

Service

Seasons played: 13

Games played, career: 930

Games played, season: 82 (1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98)

  • Tied with many other players

Minutes played, career: 35,887

Scoring

Points, career: 29,277

Scoring average, points per game, career: 31.5 (29,277 points in 930 games)

Points, season: 3,041 (1986–87)

Scoring average, points per game, season: 37.1 (3,041/82) (1986–87)

Points, game (overtime): 69, at Cleveland Cavaliers, March 28, 1990

Points, game (regulation): 61, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987

Points, half: 39, second half, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, February 16, 1988

  • Broken by Jimmy Butler (40, at Toronto Raptors, January 3, 2016)

Points, quarter: 30, fourth quarter, at Denver Nuggets, November 26, 1988

Consecutive points, game: 23, last 6:33 of second quarter and first 2:12 of third quarter, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987

Consecutive points, quarter: 18, vs. New York Knicks, November 21, 1986

Field goals

Field goals made, career: 10,962

Field goals made, season: 1,098 (1986–87)

Field goals made, game (overtime): 27, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goals made, game (regulation): 24, at Philadelphia 76ers, November 16, 1988

Field goals made, half: 15, first half, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goals made, quarter: 11, twice
11, first quarter, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, career: 21,686

Field goal attempts, season: 2,279 (1986–87)

Field goal attempts, game (overtime): 49, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, game (regulation): 43, thrice
43, at Los Angeles Lakers, November 28, 1986
43, vs. Houston Rockets, January 15, 1987
43, vs. Orlando Magic, February 14, 1990

Field goal attempts, half: 24, twice
24, second half, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, overtime: 8, vs. Seattle SuperSonics, February 23, 1988

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, game: 7, vs. Golden State Warriors, January 18, 1990

Free throws

Free throws made, one missed, game: 26–27, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throws made, career: 6,798

Free throws made, season: 833 (1986–87)

Free throws made, game: 26, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throws made, half: 20, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throws made, quarter: 14, twice
14, fourth quarter, at Utah Jazz, November 15, 1989
14, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throw attempts, career: 8,115

Free throw attempts, season: 972 (1986–87)

Free throw attempts, game: 27, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throw attempts, half: 23, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throw attempts, quarter: 16, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Rebounding

Rebounds, career: 5,836

Defensive rebounds, career: 4,289

Assists

Assists, career: 5,012

Steals

Steals, career: 2,306

Steals, season: 259 (1987–88)

Consecutive games with a steal: 77, March 25, 1988 to March 17, 1989

Steals, game: 10, vs. New Jersey Nets, January 29, 1988

Steals, half: 8, first half, at Boston Celtics, November 9, 1988

Steals, quarter: 6, third quarter, vs. New Jersey Nets, January 29, 1988

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, quarter: 6, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, January 31, 1989

Turnovers

Turnovers, career: 2,589

Rookie

Jordan's rookie season was 1984–85.

Minutes played: 3,144

Points: 2,313

Scoring average, points per game: 28.3 (2,313/82)

Field goals made: 837

Field goal attempts: 1,625

Free throws made: 630

Free throw attempts: 746

Steals: 196

Playoffs

Service

Games played, career: 179

Minutes played, career: 7,474

Scoring

Points, career: 5,987

Points, game (overtime): 63, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986 (2 OT)

Points, game (regulation): 56, at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992

Points, half: 37, second half, at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992

Points, quarter: 24, fourth quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990

Points, overtime: 9, at New York Knicks, May 9, 1989

Consecutive points, game: 17, during second half (from 73 to 90 points), at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Field goals

Field goals made, career: 2,188

Field goals made, game: 24, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goals made, half: 14, four times
14, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988
14, second half, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990
14, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992
14, first half, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 16, 1993

Field goals made, quarter: 10, fourth quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990

Field goals made, overtime: 4, at New York Knicks, May 9, 1989

Field goal attempts, career: 4,497

Field goal attempts, game: 45, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goal attempts, quarter: 13, first quarter, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Field goal attempts, overtime: 5, first overtime, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 10, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, career: 1,463

Free throws made, game: 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throws made, half: 14, second half, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 28, 1990

Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Free throws made, overtime: 3, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998

Free throw attempts, career: 1,766

Free throw attempts, game: 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, half: 17, second half, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, quarter: 14, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Free throw attempts, overtime: 5, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998

Assists

Assists, career: 1,022

Assists, game: 14, at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, overtime: 3, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 5, 1989

Steals

Steals, career: 376

Steals, game: 6, four times

  • 6, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 15, 1988
  • 6, vs. New York Knicks, May 13, 1989
  • 6, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, May 16, 1990
  • 6, at New York Knicks, April 30, 1991

Washington Wizards franchise records

Points, half: 34, first half, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Points, first quarter: 24, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Points, second quarter: 19, vs. Chicago Bulls, January 4, 2002

MCI Center record — points, game: 51, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Career highs

Chicago Bulls franchise record
NBA record (current)
NBA record (former)

Regular season

StatHighHalf/QuarterOpponentDate
Points (OT)69at Cleveland CavaliersMarch 28, 1990
Points61vs. Atlanta HawksApril 16, 1987
Points, half39secondvs. Milwaukee BucksFebruary 16, 1988
Points, quarter30fourthat Denver NuggetsNovember 26, 1989
Consecutive points (game)23last 6:33 of 2nd;
first 2:12 of 3rd
[26] [27]
vs. Atlanta HawksApril 16, 1987
Consecutive points (quarter)18fourthvs. New York KnicksNovember 21, 1986
Field goal percentage24–29 (.828)at Philadelphia 76ersNovember 16, 1988
Field goals made (OT)27vs. Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
Field goals made24at Philadelphia 76ersNovember 16, 1988
Field goals made, half15firstvs. Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter11firstvs. Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
Field goal attempts (OT)49vs. Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
Field goal attempts43at Los Angeles LakersNovember 28, 1986
Field goal attempts43vs. Houston RocketsJanuary 15, 1987
Field goal attempts, half24secondvs. Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
Free throws made, no misses15–15vs. New Jersey NetsJanuary 10, 1987
Free throws made, one miss26–27vs. New Jersey NetsFebruary 26, 1987
Free throws made26vs. New Jersey NetsFebruary 26, 1987
Free throws made, half20secondat Miami HeatDecember 30, 1992
Free throws made, quarter14fourthat Utah JazzNovember 15, 1989
Free throws made, quarter14fourthat Miami HeatDecember 30, 1992
Free throw attempts27vs. New Jersey NetsFebruary 26, 1987
Free throw attempts, half23secondat Miami HeatDecember 30, 1992
Free throw attempts, quarter16fourthat Miami HeatDecember 30, 1992
3-point field goals made7vs. Golden State WarriorsJanuary 18, 1990
3-point field goal attempts12vs. Golden State WarriorsJanuary 18, 1990
Rebounds (OT)18at Cleveland CavaliersMarch 28, 1990
Rebounds18vs. Seattle SuperSonicsMarch 18, 1997
Offensive rebounds8at Los Angeles LakersNovember 28, 1986
Offensive rebounds8vs. Denver NuggetsDecember 5, 1989
Offensive rebounds8vs. Los Angeles LakersDecember 21, 1990
Offensive rebounds8vs. Seattle SuperSonicsMarch 18, 1997
Defensive rebounds14at New Jersey NetsMarch 16, 1996
Assists17at Portland Trail BlazersMarch 24, 1989
Steals10vs. New Jersey NetsJanuary 29, 1988
Steals, half8firstat Boston CelticsNovember 9, 1988
Steals, quarter6thirdvs. New Jersey NetsJanuary 29, 1988
Blocked shots6at Seattle SuperSonicsDecember 2, 1986
Turnovers9(Washington) at Chicago BullsJanuary 19, 2002
Turnovers9(Washington) vs. Orlando MagicMarch 11, 2003
Minutes played (3 OT)56at Utah JazzFebruary 3, 1992

Playoffs

StatHighHalf/QuarterOpponentDate
Points (2 OT)63at Boston CelticsApril 20, 1986
Points56at Miami HeatApril 29, 1992
Points, half37secondat Miami HeatApril 29, 1992
Points, quarter24fourthat Philadelphia 76ersMay 11, 1990
Points, overtime9at New York KnicksMay 9, 1989
Consecutive points17second half,
from 73 to 90 points
at New York KnicksJune 2, 1993
Field goal percentage15–18 (.833)vs. Los Angeles LakersJune 5, 1991
Field goals made24vs. Cleveland CavaliersMay 1, 1988
Field goals made, half14firstvs. Cleveland CavaliersMay 1, 1988
Field goals made, half14secondat Philadelphia 76ersMay 11, 1990
Field goals made, half14firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Field goals made, half14firstvs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter10fourthat Philadelphia 76ersMay 11, 1990
Field goals made, overtime4at New York KnicksMay 9, 1989
Field goal attempts45vs. Cleveland CavaliersMay 1, 1988
Field goal attempts, half25firstvs. Cleveland CavaliersMay 1, 1988
Field goal attempts, quarter13firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Field goal attempts, overtime5firstat Boston CelticsApril 20, 1986
Three-point field goals made6vs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Three-point field goals made6vs. New York KnicksMay 31, 1993
Three-point field goals made, half6firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Three-point field goal attempts11at Philadelphia 76ersMay 11, 1990
Three-point field goal attempts, half9firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Free throws made, none missed12–12vs. Cleveland CavaliersApril 28, 1988
Free throws made, one missed16–17vs. New York KnicksMay 29, 1993
Free throws made23vs. New York KnicksMay 14, 1989
Free throws made, half14secondvs. Detroit PistonsMay 28, 1990
Free throws made, quarter13fourthvs. Detroit PistonsMay 21, 1991
Free throws made, overtime3vs. New Jersey NetsApril 24, 1998
Free throw attempts28vs. New York KnicksMay 14, 1989
Free throw attempts, half17secondvs. New York KnicksMay 14, 1989
Free throw attempts, quarter14fourthvs. Detroit PistonsMay 21, 1991
Free throw attempts, overtime5vs. New Jersey NetsApril 24, 1998
Rebounds19vs. Philadelphia 76ersMay 14, 1991
Offensive rebounds8vs. Cleveland CavaliersMay 21, 1992
Defensive rebounds15vs. Philadelphia 76ersMay 14, 1991
Assists14at New York KnicksJune 2, 1993
Steals6vs. Detroit PistonsMay 15, 1988
Steals6vs. New York KnicksMay 13, 1989
Steals6vs. Philadelphia 76ersMay 16, 1990
Steals6at New York KnicksApril 30, 1991
Blocked shots5at Detroit PistonsMay 25, 1991
Turnovers8vs. Detroit PistonsJune 2, 1989
Turnovers8at Orlando MagicMay 7, 1995
Minutes played (3 OT)57vs. Phoenix SunsJune 13, 1993

NBA Finals

StatHighHalf/QuarterOpponentDate
Points55vs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Points, half35firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Points, quarter22secondvs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Field goal percentage15–18 (.833)vs. Los Angeles LakersJune 5, 1991
Field goals made21vs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Field goals made, half14firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Field goals made, half14firstvs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter9secondvs. Phoenix SunsJune 16, 1993
Field goal attempts (3 OT)43vs. Phoenix SunsJune 13, 1993
Field goal attempts, half23secondvs. Utah JazzJune 13, 1997
Field goal attempts, quarter13firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
3-point field goals made6vs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
3-point field goals made, half6firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
3-point field goal attempts10vs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
3-point field goal attempts, half10firstvs. Portland Trail BlazersJune 3, 1992
Free throws made, no misses11–11at Seattle SuperSonicsJune 9, 1996
Free throws made16at Portland Trail BlazersJune 12, 1992
Free throws made, half10secondvs. Utah JazzJune 4, 1997
Free throws made, quarter9secondat Utah JazzJune 11, 1997
Free throw attempts21vs. Utah JazzJune 4, 1997
Free throw attempts, half15secondvs. Utah JazzJune 4, 1997
Free throw attempts, quarter12fourthvs. Utah JazzJune 4, 1997
Rebounds13vs. Utah JazzJune 4, 1997
Offensive rebounds5at Phoenix SunsJune 11, 1993
Defensive rebounds10vs. Utah JazzJune 13, 1997
Assists13vs. Los Angeles LakersJune 5, 1991
Assists13at Los Angeles LakersJune 9, 1991
Steals5at Los Angeles LakersJune 12, 1991
Steals5at Phoenix SunsJune 9, 1993
Blocked shots2six times
Turnovers6at Los Angeles LakersJune 12, 1991
Minutes played (3 OT)57vs. Phoenix SunsJune 13, 1993

Career highs against opponents

OpponentHighDate
Atlanta Hawks 61April 16, 1987
Boston Celtics 63 (2 OT)April 20, 1986 (Playoffs)
Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats 52March 12, 1993
Chicago Bulls 29January 4, 2002
Cleveland Cavaliers 69 (OT)March 28, 1990
Dallas Mavericks 43April 7, 1990
Denver Nuggets 52November 26, 1988
Detroit Pistons 61 (OT)March 4, 1987
Golden State Warriors 49November 24, 1992
Houston Rockets 45January 18, 1998
Indiana Pacers 53April 12, 1987
Los Angeles Clippers 49November 21, 1997
Los Angeles Lakers 54 (OT)November 20, 1992
Miami Heat 56April 29, 1992 (Playoffs)
Milwaukee Bucks*50February 16, 1989
Minnesota Timberwolves 45November 8, 1989
New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans 45February 1, 2003
New Jersey Nets 58February 26, 1987
New York Knicks 55March 28, 1995
Orlando Magic 64January 16, 1993
Philadelphia 76ers 56March 24, 1987
Phoenix Suns 55June 16, 1993 (Finals)
Portland Trail Blazers 53January 8, 1987
Sacramento Kings 49February 19, 1988
San Antonio Spurs 45November 13, 1984
Seattle SuperSonics**45February 2, 1997
Toronto Raptors 38January 18, 1996
Utah Jazz 47December 2, 1987
Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies 33December 18, 2002
Washington Bullets/Wizards 57December 23, 1992

*Jordan scored 50 points against the Milwaukee Bucks twice. The most recent occurrence is listed.
**Jordan scored 45 points against the Seattle SuperSonics twice. The most recent occurrence is listed.

Milestones

MilestoneGameDateAgeCareer games
40-point game against every Eastern Conference team*41 at Milwaukee BucksDecember 12, 198623 years, 298 days
50-point game against every Eastern Conference team*52 vs. Cleveland CavaliersDecember 17, 198724 years, 303 days
40-point game against every team in the NBA*47 vs. Miami HeatApril 1, 199027 years, 43 days
40-point game against every team in the NBA40 vs. Washington BulletsFebruary 19, 199128 years, 2 days
50-point game against every Eastern Conference team**56 vs. Miami Heat (PO)April 29, 199229 years, 72 days
1,000 points35 vs. Denver NuggetsJanuary 14, 198521 years, 332 days38
2,000 points38 vs. Indiana PacersMarch 26, 198522 years, 37 days73
3,000 points48 vs. Boston CelticsNovember 14, 198623 years, 270 days108
4,000 points43 vs. Houston RocketsJanuary 15, 198723 years, 332 days134
5,000 points49 at Philadelphia 76ersMarch 11, 198724 years, 22 days161
6,000 points33 vs. Atlanta HawksNovember 20, 198724 years, 276 days190
7,000 points36 vs. Golden State WarriorsJanuary 23, 198824 years, 340 days220
8,000 points49 at Philadelphia 76ersMarch 23, 198825 years, 35 days248
9,000 points26 at Los Angeles ClippersNovember 23, 198825 years, 280 days275
10,000 points33 at Philadelphia 76ersJanuary 25, 198925 years, 343 days303
11,000 points40 vs. Detroit PistonsApril 7, 198926 years, 49 days337
12,000 points52 at Orlando MagicDecember 20, 198926 years, 306 days368
13,000 points35 vs. Portland Trail BlazersFebruary 23, 199027 years, 6 days398
14,000 points22 at Detroit PistonsApril 22, 199027 years, 64 days427
15,000 points40 at Philadelphia 76ersJanuary 9, 199127 years, 326 days460
16,000 points22 vs. Atlanta HawksMarch 20, 199128 years, 31 days492
17,000 points23 at Los Angeles ClippersNovember 6, 199128 years, 262 days522
18,000 points17 at New York KnicksFebruary 13, 199228 years, 361 days558
19,000 points32 vs. Detroit PistonsApril 19, 199229 years, 62 days589
20,000 points35 vs. Milwaukee BucksJanuary 8, 199329 years, 326 days620
21,000 points34 vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesMarch 23, 199330 years, 34 days651
22,000 points42 vs. Charlotte HornetsNovember 13, 199532 years, 269 days
23,000 points48 at Philadelphia 76ersJanuary 13, 199632 years, 330 days
24,000 points38 at Philadelphia 76ersMarch 18, 199633 years, 30 days
25,000 points35 at San Antonio SpursNovember 30, 199633 years, 273 days
26,000 points43 vs. Charlotte HornetsFebruary 11, 1997
27,000 points29 vs. Orlando MagicNovember 5, 1997
28,000 points20 at Philadelphia 76ersJanuary 15, 199834 years, 332 days
29,000 points41 at Minnesota TimberwolvesApril 3, 199835 years, 45 days
30,000 points29 vs. Chicago BullsJanuary 4, 200238 years, 321 days
31,000 points14 vs. Portland Trail BlazersDecember 10, 200239 years, 296 days
32,000 points24 at Golden State WarriorsMarch 23, 200340 years, 34 days

*Excluding the Washington Bullets
**Expansion era, and including the Washington Bullets

NBA regular season leader

  • Jordan played in all 82 of his team's games in nine different seasons.

Other notes

* Including ties

50-point games

NumberDateOpponentBox Score Points Field goals 3 pt Free throws Assists Rebounds Steals Blocks NotesVideo
1 (Playoffs)April 20, 1986at Boston Celtics L 131–135 [50] 6322–410–019–216532First Round, Game 2
Double Overtime
2November 1, 1986at New York Knicks W 106–103 [51] 5015–310–020–223643Opening night
3January 8, 1987vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 121–117 [52] 5320–340–013–165432
4February 26, 1987vs. New Jersey Nets W 128–113 [53] 5816–250–026–27383237 minutes
5March 4, 1987at Detroit Pistons W 125–120 [54] 6122–390–017–183733Overtime
6March 24, 1987vs. Philadelphia 76ers W 93–91 [49] 5622–320–112–153780
7April 12, 1987vs. Indiana Pacers W 116–95 [55] 5319–270–015–188442
8April 13, 1987at Milwaukee Bucks W 114–107 [56] 5016–310–118–224943
9April 16, 1987vs. Atlanta Hawks L 114–117 [57] 6122–380–317–2111041
10December 17, 1987vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 111–100 [58] 5220–310–012–126341
11February 26, 1988vs. Portland Trail BlazersL 96–104 [59] 5221–340–210–123823
12March 18, 1988vs. Boston CelticsW 113–103 [60] 5019–321–211–119551
13April 3, 1988at Detroit PistonsW 112–110 [61] 5921–270–117–196422
14 (Playoffs)April 28, 1988vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 104–93 [62] 5019–350–012–122722First Round, Game 1
15 (Playoffs)May 1, 1988vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 106–101 [63] 5524–450–07–73641First Round, Game 2
16November 9, 1988at Boston CelticsW 110–104 [64] 5218–332–414–162392
17November 16, 1988at Philadelphia 76ersL 110–123 [65] 5224–290–14–41942
18November 26, 1988at Denver Nuggets L 123–128 [66] 5219–273–511–1471110
19January 21, 1989vs. Phoenix Suns L 107–116 [67] 5320–280–013–1581421
20February 16, 1989vs. Milwaukee BucksW 117–116 [68] 5016–261–217–185830
21 (Playoffs)May 5, 1989vs. Cleveland CavaliersL 105–108 [69] 5014–280–122–274330First Round, Game 4
22November 3, 1989vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 124–119 [70] 5419–311–215–1761431Opening night
Overtime
23December 20, 1989at Orlando Magic L 109–110 [71] 5220–372–310–107540
24March 28, 1990at Cleveland CavaliersW 117–113 [72] 6923–372–621–2361841Career highs in pts & reb
Overtime
25March 19, 1992at Washington Bullets W 106–100 [73] 5119–301–112–1531111
26March 24, 1992vs. Denver NuggetsW 116–103 [74] 5018–312–312–136630
27 (Playoffs)April 29, 1992at Miami Heat W 119–114 [75] 5620–300–016–185542First Round, Game 3
28November 20, 1992at Los Angeles Lakers L 118–120 [76] 5421–391–211–1471313Overtime
29December 23, 1992vs. Washington BulletsW 107–98 [77] 5722–376–87–810231
30January 16, 1993vs. Orlando MagicL 124–128 [78] 6427–491–59–111650Overtime
31March 12, 1993vs. Charlotte Hornets W 123–108 [79] 5221–352–48–95921
32 (Playoffs)May 31, 1993vs. New York KnicksW 105–95 [80] 5418–306–912–142621Conf. Finals, Game 4
39 minutes
33 (Finals)June 16, 1993vs. Phoenix SunsW 111–105 [81] 5521–370–113–184800NBA Finals, Game 4
34March 28, 1995at New York KnicksW 113–111 [82] 5521–373–410–11241039 minutes
35March 7, 1996vs. Detroit PistonsW 102–81 [83] 5321–282–49–102116038 minutes
36November 6, 1996at Miami HeatW 106–100 [84] 5018–331–213–140611
37January 21, 1997vs. New York KnicksW 88–87 [85] 5118–305–810–114420
38 (Playoffs)April 27, 1997vs. Washington BulletsW 109–104 [86] 5522–351–210–102720First Round, Game 2
39December 29, 2001vs. Charlotte HornetsW 107–90 [87] 5121–380–29–10473038 years old
38 minutes

Triple doubles

NumberDateOpponentBox Score Points Rebounds Assists StealsNotes
1January 14, 1985vs. Denver Nuggets W 122–113 [88] 3514153
2March 1, 1985vs. New York Knicks W 109–104 [89] 2110103
3March 17, 1985vs. Milwaukee Bucks W 119–117 [90] 3211161Overtime
4January 2, 1988vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 [91] 25101063 blocks
5January 16, 1988vs. Detroit Pistons W 115–99 [92] 36101044 blocks
6January 3, 1989vs. Los Angeles Clippers W 126–121 [93] 4110116Overtime; Scottie Pippen recorded a
triple-double in the same game
7January 13, 1989vs. Denver NuggetsW 104–99 [94] 3812113
8January 31, 1989vs. Detroit PistonsL 98–104 [95] 2112102Overtime
9March 13, 1989vs. Indiana Pacers W 122–90 [96] 21141432 blocks
10March 25, 1989at Seattle SuperSonics W 111–110 [97] 2112123
11March 28, 1989vs. Golden State Warriors W 115–106 [98] 3312114
12March 29, 1989at Milwaukee Bucks W 106–102 [99] 3210102
13March 31, 1989vs. Cleveland Cavaliers L 100–109 [100] 3710103
14April 2, 1989vs. New Jersey NetsW 106–95 [101] 27141222 blocks
15April 4, 1989vs. Charlotte Hornets W 121–101 [102] 3310126
16April 6, 1989at Detroit PistonsL 108–115 [103] 3113102
17April 9, 1989at Atlanta Hawks L 100–108 [104] 4010121
18April 13, 1989at Indiana PacersW 109–105 [105] 47111342 blocks
19April 14, 1989at New Jersey NetsL 111–123 [106] 29101232 blocks
20April 21, 1989vs. Washington Bullets W 115–113 [107] 3414112
21 (Playoffs)May 9, 1989at New York KnicksW 120–1093410122Semifinals, Game 1
22February 23, 1990vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 113–102 [108] 35101012–2 3-point shooting
23December 6, 1991vs. Charlotte HornetsW 114–96 [109] 1911101
24February 21, 1992at Atlanta HawksW 103–88 [110] 3310144
25December 9, 1992vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 108–91 [111] 28111042 blocks
26December 19, 1992vs. Philadelphia 76ers L 96–98 [112] 2310104
27December 29, 1992at Charlotte HornetsW 114–103 [113] 2812110
28January 15, 1993vs. Golden State WarriorsW 122–101 [114] 26121052 blocks
29 (Playoffs)June 2, 1993at New York KnicksW 97–94 [115] 2910142Conference Finals, Game 5
30 (All-Star)February 9, 1997vs. West All-Stars W 132–120 1411112All-Star Game
31April 14, 1997vs. Toronto Raptors W 117–100 [116] 30111034–7 3pt

Near misses with a quadruple-double

DateOpponentBox Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Notes
January 2, 1988vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 [91] 251010637 minutes
January 3, 1989vs. Los Angeles Clippers W 126–121 [93] 4110116Overtime
January 15, 1989vs. Boston Celtics W 110–104 [117] 429118
April 4, 1989vs. Charlotte Hornets W 121–101 [102] 3310126

Near misses with a five-by-five

DateOpponentBox Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Notes
December 2, 1986at Seattle SuperSonics W 115–109 [118] 409636Overtime
February 16, 1987vs. Sacramento Kings L 120–124 [119] 437654Overtime
February 22, 1987vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 102–98 [120] 43468539 minutes
March 6, 1987vs. New York Knicks L 109–110 [121] 27858339 minutes
April 1, 1987at Indiana Pacers L 94–99 [122] 269753
November 20, 1987vs. Atlanta Hawks W 94–92 [123] 337744
December 12, 1987vs. Houston Rockets W 112–103 [124] 443955
January 2, 1988vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 [91] 2510106337 minutes
January 5, 1988vs. Indiana PacersW 93–77 [125] 311194538 minutes
January 7, 1988vs. Denver Nuggets W 100–96 [126] 289564
January 16, 1988vs. Detroit Pistons W 115–99 [92] 3610104438 minutes
November 23, 1988at Los Angeles Clippers L 97–105 [127] 2612754
December 15, 1990vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 116–98 [128] 24965327 minutes
May 25, 1991at Detroit PistonsW 113–107 [129] 337735Conf. Finals, Game 3
May 18, 1995vs. Orlando Magic L 102–108 [130] 249744Semifinals, Game 6

Game-winning shots

NumberTime left
(seconds)
ScoreOpponentDate
14.0118–116Indiana PacersNovember 11, 1984
25.095–93New York KnicksDecember 7, 1984
35.0120–119Indiana PacersMarch 26, 1985
4 (Playoffs)22.0109–107Milwaukee BucksApril 24, 1985
50.0116–115Cleveland CavaliersOctober 25, 1985
69.0112–110Atlanta HawksNovember 11, 1986
71.0101–99New York KnicksNovember 21, 1986
82.095–93Milwaukee BucksFebruary 12, 1988
94.0112–110Detroit PistonsApril 3, 1988
100.0100–99New Jersey NetsApril 15, 1988
111.0117–116Milwaukee BucksFebruary 16, 1989
12 (Playoffs)0.0101–100Cleveland CavaliersMay 7, 1989
13 (Playoffs)4.0113–111New York KnicksMay 19, 1989
14 (Playoffs)3.099–97Detroit PistonsMay 27, 1989
150.084–82Utah JazzNovember 13, 1990
160.0115–112Charlotte HornetsJanuary 22, 1992
170.098–96Detroit PistonsNovember 11, 1992
18 (Playoffs)0.0103–101Cleveland CavaliersMay 17, 1993
190.099–98Atlanta HawksMarch 25, 1995
200.0103–100Charlotte HornetsFebruary 11, 1997
218.089–87Seattle SupersonicsMarch 18, 1997
22 (Finals)0.084–82Utah JazzJune 1, 1997
230.0112–110Atlanta HawksFebruary 13, 1998
245.4102–100Toronto RaptorsMarch 22, 1998
25 (Finals)5.287–86Utah JazzJune 14, 1998
263.287–86New York KnicksDecember 22, 2001
270.093–92Cleveland CavaliersJanuary 31, 2002
280.097–96Phoenix SunsFebruary 15, 2002

Wins and losses

During his time in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls teams on which Michael Jordan played set numerous league records for winning, both in the regular season and postseason. However, since wins and losses are a team achievement, only lesser known statistics are listed here.

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