When Jeff Van Gundy called MJ a "con man” before a game, saying he befriends other NBA players to gain a competitive advantage. And, Jordan responded with 51 on 60% shooting.

LeBron would have dropped 8 points and got clamped by some unknown player

This why the nba sucks now Van Gundy wasn’t there to worship him, and you should believe your team can beat anyone Jordan is in another stratosphere of cool than the players these days.

I watched this live as a kid!

Somebody tell me this shooting form wont translate to 4 of 10 3pt fg every game in today’s NBA. Effortless and great follow through after every shot

51 points on 18/31 with less than 0.5 dribbles per attempt in those highlights. Count the dribbles....or lack thereof! #GOAT

Thanks Jeff

So. That’s all part of the mental warfare. MJ was just light years ahead of these guys when it came to both the mental and physical game.

Jeff Van Gundy should’ve kept his mouth shut! 🐐

What's funny watching this, it's so clear that era is irrelevant to Mike's game. It was always good offense beats good defense just like w Kobe. He was stronger and faster than the guys today w size to "contest" him. The goat, period.

He wasn’t lying. Remember Jordan taking out his pal Chuck for late nights in Chicago during the Finals? What a friend!