The Artistry of Michael Jordan Part 1 by Hoopsencyclopedia

Before watching this video, I suggest you read what "hoopsencyclopedia" has spelled out. He is spot on with his analysis and in short MJ revolutionized the sport. "By blurring the line between sport and art, MJ became the greatest athletic artist we will ever know. "Black Cat" was his nickname to his friends for his cat-like reflexes and grace and panther-like power and killer instinct". Kobe studied the best, so much so that he even adopted the synonymous nickname "black Mamba".

Great post!!! Thanks. Poetry in Motion.

people forget how much tougher the NBA was in the 90's and 80's, and the fact that the NBA today is incredibly soft. the stats of players today are watered down and most of the time still cant compare to michaels numbers

@zopoundsakpase  you really know ur stuff

D-Wade had 40pts, and 11 assts that game too

1:23 Heat vs Lakers. Lakers 85 Heat 101. Bryant 16pts 4 ast. LOL

Those of us who were around 2 see his career know that MJ had an incredible aura about him

It was the closest you could come to seeing a real superhero

Any die hard fan throw any new all star you want and he would make you a believer in 1 game, I would bet the house on it

Michael Jordan is greatness... he cannot be compared ... Kobe is good, really good, he's just not great. I am very fortunate to have watched so many of his games growing up.  You are right some people just haven't had the opportunity to see Jordan play, but witnessing MJ, was seeing the artistry and mastery of basketball at its best. he truly exemplified the game. There are simply not many athletes that can do that.

No. MJ is a better midrange shooter. Better post up player. Better at moving without the ball and screen usage. Better athleticism. Better efficiency. Better at finishing with the weak hand. Better at up and unders. Better at hanging reload jumpers. Better at stop and pop. Better at fadeaway. Stronger. Quicker. Better hops. Better rebounder. Better at steals. Better all around defender.

Better player.

Kobe is a mile away. There's a reason why MJ is considered by many (and Kobe) to be the GOAT.

I agree with you about everything except Jordan being a better postup player and having a better fadeaway. But everything else was right on point which is why I don't understand why people always compare the two? Kobe's game is different.Jordan is the greatest but to many younger basketball fans now they think it's Kobe cus they never got to see Jordan play like that. That's respect that he deserves instead of being put down and shadowed by Jordan.You wouldn't degrade Magic for Jordan!