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Only player in NBA history to shoot at least 38% on 3-point field goals in 3 NBA Finals runs (minimum 15 points per game and 1.5 three-point attempts per game) Jordan did this in the Bulls' 1991, 1992, and 1993 championship runs under the original 3-point line. He also did it in the 1996 championship run, but with a shorter 3-point line
He also holds the rookie records for points per game when he averaged 37.6 points in the 1959–60 season. [7] Among active players, James Harden has the highest point total (2,818) and the highest scoring average (36.1) in a season; both were achieved in the 2018–19 season. Michael Jordan has won the most scoring titles, with 10. [8]
Jordan also shot 51% and 50% from the field, and 30% and 33% from three-point range, throughout his first and second retirements, respectively, finishing his Bulls career with 31.5 points per game on 50.5 FG% shooting and his overall career with 49.7 FG% shooting.
On Chicago’s six championship runs, Jordan averaged an NBA-high 32.5 points per game. Through his 13 career playoff appearances, the Bulls star averaged a staggering 33.4 ppg.
Michael Jordan timeline: A look at the Hall of Famer's career. ... May 16, 1985: Selected rookie of the year after averaging 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
Total points Games played Points per game [c] Field goals ... Year-by-year leader Points Active player leader ... Michael Jordan* CHI: 3,041: 36,474:
Michael Jordan (30.12 ppg) [48] Most seasons leading the league in total points, career; 11 by Michael Jordan (1984–85, 1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98) In 1984–85, Jordan led in total points, but was 3rd in points per game behind Bernard King and Larry Bird [49] Most consecutive seasons leading league in total points
Teams that had two players score 40+ points in a game, Michael Jordan 44, Scottie Pippen 40, February 18, 1996. Best start (41 games) , 38–3, 1995–96 . Fewest points per game , 81.9, 1998–99 .