Chicago Bulls Research Paper

Jordan’s presence on the court for the Bulls was immediate. His play was fantastic. Michael won the rookie of the year award in 1984 and led the Bulls to the playoffs. His stat line was incredible for a rookie. He averaged 28 points per game and set the Bulls scoring record with 2,313 points. He also broke the record for the most field goals, (837) the most free-throws made, (630) free-throws attempted, (746) and steals (196) all in one season. Jordan is now the face of the NBA.

Jordans play on the court made everyone around him better. Michael’s teammates loved playing with him as their level of play increased when he was around. This directly correlates to how good this Chicago Bulls team really was. They are stacked with talent and have

The Lakers won game one, but Jordan and the Bulls were no match for them as their dominant play continued and they won the next four games to win the championship. Their run was not over. In 1992, Chicago won 57 games and got the first seed in the east. They again, blew through the playoffs to the finals. This time they faced the Portland Trailblazers who were led by Clyde “The Glide” Drexler. These finals were harder than the last as through four games, the series was tied at two apiece. In a decisive game five, the Bulls looked as if they turned back the clock as Jordan scored 46 points to led them to victory. His play carried over into game six and the Bulls won their second championship in a row, due in most part, by Michael Jordan. Chicago was not done quite yet. That offseason, Michael trained strenuously so he and the Bulls could go for their third ring in three years, which has never been done. The hard work paid off as the Bulls won 55 games and got the second seed. They won the first and second round series with ease, but the conference finals got interesting. The New York Knicks were the first seed and Jordan had a challenge as this was only the second time his team was the