Who was Michael Jordan best friend?

One of Michael Jordan's closest friends, George Koehler, once shared a hilarious story about being a personal slave for Jordan.
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Who was Michael Jordan's best duo?

Here are Michael Jordan's top 10 teammates from his time with the Bulls.
  • 04 8. John Paxson (1985-93) ...
  • 05 7. Steve Kerr (1995-98) ...
  • 06 6. B.J. Armstrong (1989-93, 1995) ...
  • 07 5. Toni Kukoc (1995-98) ...
  • 08 4. Ron Harper (1995-98) ...
  • 09 3. Horace Grant (1987-93) ...
  • 10 2. Dennis Rodman (1995-98) ...
  • 11 1. Scottie Pippen (1987-93, 1995-98)
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Is Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen still friends?

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan are regarded as one of the greatest basketball and sports duos of all time when they were teammates on the Chicago Bulls in the 80's and 90's. Today, they are no longer friends.
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Who is the closest player to Michael Jordan?

Kobe Bryant is the closest to Michael Jordan we'll ever see, due largely to one uncanny link in their games. "You can't compare anyone to Michael Jordan ... BUT ..."
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Who are Jordan's friends?

According to Republic World, Jordan's best friend is his personal assistant, George Koehler. Koehler is a former limo driver who struck up a relationship with the Hall of Famer (more on that below).
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Michael Jordan TALKS about his CLOSE Friends in the NBA 1998 MBA



Who did Jordan idolize?

Michael Jordan grew up idolizing fellow Carolina Tar Heel swingman and 6-time All-Star with the Suns – Walter Davis. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest athletes the world of sports has ever seen.
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Are Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan friends?

Still, knowing Rodman and Jordan are friends all these years later is a breath of fresh air for many fans. The duo never had a great friendship off the court, so watching a 59-year-old MJ asking a 60-year-old Rodman to hang out is something special. Dennis Rodman has a lot to be proud of these days.
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Who is Michael Jordan's enemy?

#1 Isiah Thomas

This one is definitely number one on every list regarding Michael Jordan's rivals. Isiah Thomas and the 'Bad Boy' Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls in three consecutive NBA Playoffs from 1988 to 1990.
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Who is the goat MJ or LeBron?

Michael Jordan is often considered the GOAT of the NBA. At present, Jordan is the forerunner in all accolades other than All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and the Hall of Fame. He has a better NBA Finals record. Furthermore, he has two rings more than LeBron James.
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What NBA player is most like Jordan?

1. Kobe Bryant. It couldn't be anyone else. There isn't a player in the history of the game who has emulated Jordan more than Kobe Bryant.
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Did Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley get along?

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley haven't spoken for 10 years. Barkley acknowledged that he knew after Jordan's call that they would go a while without speaking to each other, but that the relationship could have headed in a different direction. "I thought it would happen, to be honest with you," Barkley said.
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Could Michael Jordan have won without Scottie Pippen?

NBA Analyst Says Michael Jordan Couldn't Win Championships Without Scottie Pippen, While LeBron James Won Multiple Championships With Other Players: "He Won Without Kyrie Irving. He Won Without Anthony Davis.
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Did Jordan ever play without Pippen?

Michael Jordan had a record of 38-19 with the Bulls without Scottie Pippen in his career.
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Who did the best against Michael Jordan?

MJ's fiercest competitors - Top 5 players with the highest scoring average when going up against Michael Jordan
  1. Dominique Wilkins (29.8 ppg, 45 games)
  2. Allen Iverson (29.8 ppg, 13 games)
  3. Larry Bird (26.9 ppg, 28 games)
  4. Karl Malone (26.4, 24 games)
  5. Shaquille O'Neal (25.0 ppg, 11 games)
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Who is the best player after Michael Jordan?

The Top 10 NBA Superstars Since Michael Jordan's Last...
  • Tim Duncan. 8 of 10.
  • LeBron James. 7 of 10. ...
  • Kevin Garnett. 6 of 10. ...
  • Jason Kidd. 5 of 10. ...
  • Paul Pierce. 4 of 10. ...
  • Steve Nash. 3 of 10. ...
  • Dirk Nowitzki. 2 of 10. ...
  • Allen Iverson. 1 of 10. Allen Iverson almost didn't make this list, only because he never won a title. ...
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Who is the greatest duo in NBA history?

Greatest NBA Duos of All Time
  • Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen.
  • Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
  • Bill Russell & Bob Cousy.
  • Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal.
  • Larry Bird & Kevin McHale.
  • Steph Curry & Klay Thompson.
  • LeBron James & Dwyane Wade.
  • Tim Duncan & Tony Parker.
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Who is the true GOAT of NBA?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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Who is more dominant MJ or LeBron?

James has a PER of 29.8 over the span, Jordan 30.1.
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Who is best between Jordan and LeBron?

Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: Regular season stats

Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate. While both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times in his career.
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Who did Michael Jordan fear the most?

"But I was totally afraid of Coach Smith because he was a big name in the state of North Carolina and I was this kid from a small city. I never even thought about calling him anything other than Coach Smith. It was intimidating the way he controlled practices.
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Who defended Jordan the best?

Joe Dumars

He was most known for his phenomenal defense on Michael Jordan during the Pistons' title runs during the late 80's and early 90's. No one ever, as an individual defensive stopper, did a better job guarding Michael.
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What was Michael Jordan's biggest fear?

Michael B. Jordan, in the new Rolling Stone, confesses one of his biggest fears is to be forgotten.
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Are Michael Jordan and LeBron James friends?

"They have a great relationship" - Former NBA champion reveals Michael Jordan and LeBron James have mutual respect for each other. LeBron James and Michael Jordan at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
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Was Pippen better than Jordan?

During his interview with DJ Vlad, John Salley described Scottie Pippen as "the most skilled player he's ever played with," insinuating that he was even more skilled than Michael Jordan.
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What does Rodman think of Jordan?

Dennis Rodman declared Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player ever and that his influence on the sport was massive, and he has his reasons. Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1995 and quickly became their dominant rebounding presence. Together, the duo won three straight NBA championships.
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