The Artistry of Michael Jordan II Trailer by Hoopsencyclopedia

HQ Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM1LmJpbOHA&fmt=18
Music is "8000" by Extrawelt.

So after lazying it up for a few years, I may actually finish "Artistry 2". A lot of people have pushed me to get out and do it after "Artistry 1" so thanks. As always, I'm going to go to my favorites as well as using rare clips. This one will have more skill-focus since MJ was the most skilled player as well as being the most athletic player. Every shot was a strength and a go-to shot at any time in the game.

Some thoughts on these clips:

-Opening Ad: I found this commercial hilarious with the opening line narration. The highlights were aplenty from Day One.

-0:51: Raw athleticism, talent and control. Cannot be taught nor bought.

-1:00: Big, swooping reverse from his 61pt game against Detroit. MJ runs up court as soon as he launches knowing the shot is in from the start. He barely peeks afterwards just to confirm it's a swish. The hang-reverse was just another one of his go-to shots in the clutch.

-1:15: Perfect, efficient footwork at age 35. No need to blow by them when you can outwit. MJ improvises as only he can under help defender Keith Van Horn afterwards.

-1:31: Within the Master of Fades mini-montage, MJ pulls here the turn/leaner - yet another one of his mastered shots.

-1:34: The hanging, forward fade. An early, favorite during the 80s.

-1:34: The super-juke fade. Houston is not alone on the victims list.

-1:39: Beautiful baiting of the double only to turn away on a dime.

-1:50: After defying the laws of physics with his palming advantage, MJ drains the shot there.

-1:55: The big scoop. Another early crowd-pleaser.

-2:06: The one-handed, hanging jumper is probably my favorite shot since it's impossible to even attempt without, as Charles Barkley said, "having his Frying Pan Hands."

-2:12: I believe this one of his greatest dunks.

-2:34: At the flash, one lucky cameraman gets it right at the moment with MJ's head a few inches above the rim.

-2:37: Pass went to Pippen after the one-handed, super-hanger for the assist.

-2:40: Picture perfect fade in the lefty-direction. Is there anything more aesthetically pleasing? This is art. No need to show that the shot went in of course, since you knew anyway.

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[TMacAttack01]

Dont tell me he made that shot at 2:37

[hoopsencyclopedia]

It turned out to be a pass at the last second. You can see the play on the full Artistry II video.

[ihategoingbald]

hurry up hoops. I can't wait to see this. great job. use rare things

[hoopsencyclopedia]

About 1-2 weeks away. Even I'm getting excited as I'm nearing the finish line here. This part is going to blow people away.

[rrTale]

Hoops got the perfect soundtrack for Part 3 if you ever do one. After Traveller in Part 1 and 8000 in Part 2 I think this one fits right in

/watch?v=B7rKXrpTNr8

Take Off by Trevor Jones

[hoopsencyclopedia]

Thanks for that. Sounds pretty good. I locked myself into a track a few months ago so I'm set for this one. We'll see for the future.

[ancientpimp]

this trailer has more highlight reels than the 2009 NBA Championship=that's sad!

[TBlake34]

Here's a new perspective on MJ's greatness: I would argue that he is the single most important figure for race relations in the United States in the post-Civil RIghts Movement era.

It's one thing to realize that segregation and overt racism are appalling, it's a different thing entirely when 95% of white kids want idolize a black dude. Hard to be racist when you would saw off your arm just to be MJ for a week.

[222222e]

The 8 people that hate this probably think MJ stole Kobe's moves or Lebron is the greatest player ever SMDH

[Dancestudent08]

Thumbs up if ya want The Artistry of Michael Jordan Part 3!!!

[pharry4life]

@ryanrayonec Yeah true. Although many have jumped off the Kobe bangwagon after his meek performance in playoffs this year. He is a great player no doubt but he isnt on MJs level.

[jedipudu]

1:42 "I'll have a houston, blended with a splash of net"

[Alexao67]

lol what the hell is a sportsvision

[TheBladeozan]

@TMacAttack01 it was a pass ;D

[whohewanna]

at 1:49 he almost hits the ceiling just catching it.

[Hypebusta]

i bet a lot of people regret not subscribing to sports vision lol

[timjr5000]

At 2:02 He triple clutched, and then shot it BACKWARDS and banked it in?!?!?!?!?

[timjr5000]

The single most beautiful shot in basketball ever at 2:40