Michael Jordan’s impressive playoff stat that makes him GOAT

Utkarsh Bhatla | 18/12/2018

Michael Jordan’s legacy in the sport of basketball is dominated by how he put the sport on the global map and also by how he rose to the occasion during clutch situations.

His playoff and NBA finals record is a testament to how MJ was the man for the big occasion. 6-0 in the finals, not a lot of NBA players can  achieve that enviable record.

But there is more to that than what meets the eye.

A 6-0 record in the finals is something that separates Jordan from the rest. While his career statistics might be largely comparable to LeBron’s(at this stage), his record in the finals and the rings that he has makes him the greatest of all time.

However, an impressive stat about his playoff statistics has emerged, one that really captures the greatness of Jordan and that Chicago Bulls team.

Jordan played 24 playoff series games in which his team was better seeded or of the same seed.

Never did MJ’s team get upset in the playoffs, as he has a 24-0 record whenever his team was the better or the same seed with respect to his playoff opponents.(as tweeted by Micah Adams).

“Michael Jordan played in 24 playoff series in which his team was either the better or same seed. He went 24-0. Going strictly by seeding, he was not upset even a single time in the playoffs. This is far more impressive than the 6-0 Finals record.” he tweeted.

Now, that is one impressive stat that gives you more perspective and insight into the greatness of Michael Jordan.

LeBron James has a 3-6 record in the NBA finals and if he has to have any chance of having the upper hand on MJ in the GOAT debate, he’ll need to find a way to better that 3-6 record, because his championships will define how he is remembered.

For the time being LeBron is focussed on building that Lakers team around him so that he can take them to the playoffs this year and then make a big surge for the NBA title next season, when the Lakers add a couple of more superstars to their roster.

LeBron James too praised ‘god’ Michael Jordan, when speaking about the first time he met him when he was a 16 year old.

Do you think MJ is the greatest player of all time?

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