Michael Jordan: The Shot Blocker 

Most people think MJ was the greatest player ever… but was he the best ALL-AROUND player?

"And BOTH of his sons" I actually LOL'd hahahahaha

Dig deeper into Jordan and he becomes even more unreal.

That stat at the end is NUTS. Really puts him in perspective

I think that the aspect of Jordan’s game that is most overlooked is actually his passing. People consistently dog him for his passing, but 5-6 assists a game is not much off of LeBron who averages 6-7 assists a game, and by the nature of their roles, has MANY more opportunities to pass. Jordan was never on a basketball court that he was not the primary scoring option, and yet when he ran the point he was averaging 10 assists. His passing is MUCH better than given credit for.

Speaking of underated. Magic Johnson's scoring is pretty overlooked ngl

Jordan is also 3rd all time among shooting guards in rebounds per game.

Jordan is GOAT

One specific skill he had was the anticipation. He often jumped before the offensive player. He was also a very smart and disruptive on the opponents' fast breaks. A 2-1 fast break against him was never a guaranteed basket because he made the offensive player second guess their decisions. That's something that's rarely seen in today's defenders who often only react and end up on the alley-oop posters..

if someone where to tell me Jordan was just as scorer, i immediately think to myself "I'm talking to a child".

3 GOATs and both of his sons. My kind of guy, Mr. Arnett. 😁

2:23 No way he did all that in mid air

Please do rebounds next, especially offensive rebounds.

Jordan just was so competitive and tenacious, not even gravity dared to deny him.

And he did all that while being in a yearly race for the steals title against the likes of A. Robertson (all-time spg leader) & Stockton (all-time total steals leader).

We need to keep reminding these kids how great he was. The only thing he couldn't do is lose finals

Dude ... I'm always mesmerized how we think the same about HIS AIRNESS! I think about one aspect of the 🐐 game and YOU MAKE VIDEOS ABOUT IT!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great video!👌🥳 I'm waiting one for the steals as well!😄😉😊😎

This aspect of his game goes overlooked. GOAT

His reaction time was crazy too.

I don't feel like it's given enough credit just how much of a genetic freak Jordan was, due to the size of his hands. People will more so look to someone like Shaq as being a gifted individual but when Jordan has hands the same size as him on a 6'6 frame it just adds to the legend of Mike.

"And BOTH of his sons" 😂😂😂 Good one Jonny.

Jordans athleticism will always awe me, helped him on defense no doubt. being a guard and averaging 1.6 blocks while playing 81 games is absolutely phenomenal.

The fact that MJ led the league in scoring at 35ppg WHILE leading the league in Steals with 3.2 and still managed get 1.6BPG in the SAME Season is still beyond me. How does a human score 35 a game while playing ALL 82 games and still have so much energy on defense? There will never be another Michael Jordan

Underrated atribute: tim Duncan shooting. Everyone knows his signature move is the bank shot, but it's normally from like real close. His fading shot against the lakers in the 2004 west semis would have been considered one of the greatest game winners of all time if the spurs didn't get Derek Fishered.

Hakeem's steals should get a video. Or his defense in general, even though everyone knew he was a great shot blocker. His defense was next level. Retired in the top 10 all time in steals.

Thank you. MJ was a monster on both ends.

MJ's massive hands played a huge part in his exclusive skillset. I think this is criminally overlooked in discussions of just how dominant Jordan was against his competition.

Very cool video, Jonny! I think shotblocking is one of MJ's underrated skills. It annoys me to hear people saying that he was only a scorer (and downplaying his skills). He was an amazing player with a diverse skillset and is the GOAT. Great video again (and the last bit comparing number of games with 4 blocked shots was great and witty too). Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

You can watch Jordan highlights all day or watch videos about his greatness and you will never get bored. The more you watch, the more insane it is. That just scratches the surface on why he is easily the GOAT

Bob Lanier, the most underrated player ever, passing ability is severely underrated and underappreciated

Keep doing the lords work MrArnett

Michael Jordan was better in every aspect of the game! And people discuss the G.O.A.T? I don't think people discuss the G.O.A.T ....the media discuss the G.O.A.T!!!!!

MJ is so good that he makes the rest of the league look like they’re not even trying. He combined his gifts with the will to win. Lots of players can jump. He wanted the w more. Kobe is the only other player I’ve ever seen to work as hard since. Before Bird was the most determined.

Early and at his position he might be the greatest shot blocker

Keep'em coming bro

4:02 😂

Situational and spatial awareness - something Jordan was exceptionally good at on both ends of the floor

Shaq's defense has become insanely underrated these days. People acting light he couldn't play in the modern NBA because he wasn't the best on the perimeter when Brook Lopez and Rudy Gobert are consistent DPOY candidates who also have that weakness and are not even better shot blockers than Shaq.

MJ one of the greatest defenders of all time, and the stats only confirm what we who saw him witnessed.😎

I don't know about one of the greatest shot blockers ever, but he is definitely one of the best SG shot blockers ever, along with Wade and other players

Love the video Jonny! Shot blocking along with his passing were either underrated or ignored traits from certain fanbases but MJ certainly had that. Heck, I learned that from you. I think the flipside would be covering Lebron and scoring prowess. That would be an interesting video to see, considering he holds the scoring record as a "pass first" player".

Defense is the most underrated and under appreciated element of MJ’s game. DPOY at SG. Rarely is any defender a great help defender while being a lockdown perimeter guy and a steals champ. There was no hole in the man’s game. Fun fact, in the 91’ Finals Pippen despite popular BELIEF, did not lock up Magic. Neither did MJ but he guarded Magic most of that series. Both MJ & Pip career avg. 2.2 SPG .7 BPG

if only blocks were recorded in the 60s and 70s, i wanna know 6'7 Wes Unselds bpg so damn much

Jordan’s “fake out” ability was also unparalleled and under appreciated. Whether faking a pass or a shot, he would have defender’s heads spinning while chasing after ghosts passes. He even does one in your opening credits on I think David Wesley.

Saved the best for last! That Ewing block is the best.

Yeah, Jordan was a great shot blocker, ESPECIALLY for a guard. I've seen him blocking Ewing more than I've seen Ewing blocking him, which is ri-godd*mn-diculous considering Ewing was 6 inches taller. Whatever one thinks of Jordan's personality, he was a PHENOMENAL ballplayer; you can't realistically take that from him...

Have a great Saturday!!

The GOAT, miles and miles away from your second choice or you wrong goat.

He also had 2 seasons back to back where recorded over 200 stls and 100 blks. The only guard to ever achieve that stat while playing all 82 games clocking 40 minutes a game. He won defensive player of the year, the scoring title averaging 35.5 ppg on 53.5% fg mostly on jump shots. Nobodies come close to doing that since.

I'd say an aspect of a legend's game that is very underrated is Wilt Chamberlain's midrange fadeaways

Dikembe Mutombo's blocking of Michael Jordan's shot remains memorable.

When people talk about chase down block, they think about Lebron. But MJ was really the OG on this. 1.6 block per game in a season for a guard is absurd.

I'd say Bird's rebounding easily gets overlooked

You should do a video on mj locking down Vince carter as a wizard

Thank you for this video. The arguments I make too.

lol i'd never seen this angle of the turnaround left hand block... clearly a foul 😂still the GOAT

0:01 RIP my Goat

keep up the good work

MJ had 10 scoring titles and 8 playoff scoring titles. He scored 2300+ 11 times. Which is a NBA record.

Jordan = Poetry in motion

Both his son's got me 😂😂😂

I already knew he was the best shot blocker at the guard position before watching the video. But what always boggled my mind about him as a player was how he played at such a high-level of defense, while being the best scorer as well. Oftentimes players that carry that much of a burden on offense play laxed defense. LeBron plays a much more "passive" style of offense and he has never had a season where he was arguably the best player on both ends of the court. MJ was that more than once in a season!

Hi Jonny Arnett, can u make a video on real slam dunk winners on each year. Thank u🙏

MJ is OP

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Dwyane wade averaging more bpg than jordan and he is 2 inc shorter than jordan.he should be in the debate as the best shot blocker

new series alert. expect the 3 hour video in about a month or 2. im hype

Just one question is there a way i can watch your old podcasts?

" Both of his sons " 😁

MJ the true GOAT

Wish MJ would've been played a whole season at PG.

My Top 10 best defensive SG's: #1 MJ #2 Alvin Robertson #3 Sidney Moncrief #4 Joe Dumars #5 Tony Allen #6 Kobe #7 Wade #8 McGrady #9 Ron Harper #10 Michael Cooper

Kyrie Irving is an underrated shot blocker too

Yea both of his sons is hilarious 😂 😃

IMO it’s all about context, where they are in relation to others who played that position and also the rules that existed during their eras.

Coming into this video, I already knew Jordan was a prolific shot-blocker. It's great to see in action again though, and given the spotlight. Jonny > Jimmy as far as I'm concerned! Edit: I remember a Jordan highlight where the opponent faked him out on the block but his elevatiosn and hang time was so much that he blocked the shot on the way down.

Mj was the best blocking guard and one of the best guards to get steals if not the best plus he is the best scorer of all time thats 3 out of 5 he is at the top in. Then he is also the most clutch player ever with 9 buzzer beater (most ever) top 3 in game dunker ever. Top 3 lay up package ever. Best midrange shooter ever. Top 10 defender ever and best offensive player ever. Mj could do it all and on top of that he is also the lost accomplish ever. 2 3 peat 6-0 in nba finals 6 fmvp (most ever) + 5 regular mvps + 3 all star mvps + 10 scoring titles (most ever) 9 first team defense (most ever) 1 DPOY 3 steals titles. 11-0 in overall finals 6-0 nba 2-0 Olympics 2-0 fiba 1-0 ncaa. Best record against 60 wins teams 7-2. Didnt lost more than 2 games in a row from late 1990-1998. 6 seasons with over 200 steals Kobe 0. 2 season with over 100 blocks. Lebron 0. Mj was just a freak of nature. I think he will remain the goat for many many years to come bebause of all his records accomplishment accolades analytic winning + style of play and his heart to win 🐐

🗣️ 4:04 🗣️THANK YOU ANT EDWARDS AND JIMMY OBVIOUSLY HIS CHILDREN!!!!!

What's the music called that you used during the video?

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Both of his sons 😂

If Portland had listened to Bobby Knight, he would have played center.

SKYHOOK is Underrated - we just don't get how good of a shot it was.

I mean, if this is the criteria, Wade has to be in the discussion as well?

Why wasn’t the video made about DWade? He’s the great shot blocking guard of all time and even more impressive considering he was 6’3”-6’4”.

AI and his steals are completely underrated. Today, he is just referred to as a volume scorer.

Cool, thanks Jonny!

Sounds crazy but sometimes I think he is UNDERrated. You hear people say "he was just a scorer" or "he never was asked to do anything but score" and it's so far from the truth it's crazy.

"...both of his sons..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The younger generation under-estimate MJ as a scorer because of the over inflated stats of now and that's just his scoring. The God was the most complete player we've ever seen

MJ had the highest vertical leap in NBA history.

Well we know what fanbase denies MJs defensive greatness and all-around skills.

D wade has entered the chat

Air Jordan shit no hero G

Im guessing everyone saw the cancel court episode and lost their shit xD Jordan was the best shot blocker at his positions. Being 6'6" with a great wingspan and hops allows you to get plenty of blocks on the usually shorter and slower guards. I prefer Wade who was barely 6'3 and with bad kness and was also a great shot blocker.

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't george gervin play shooting guard. I think he averaged 1 block per game.

Shaq's speed is severily underrated

Calling Jordan "just a scorer" is like calling Lebron "a passer" even tho Jordan does it all on the court and Lebron is number 1 on all time scoring list...those narratives are all wrong

Love the video. But your voice still doesn't go with the instrumental it goes better with skap attack videos. Use your other instrumentals they fit perfect with your voice 👍🏽🏀🏀