Michael Jordan—the greatest player in NBA history—averaged over 30 points per game during the course of his NBA career. He dominated his opponents on a nightly basis, and won six titles in doing so.
Former Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning knows him well. The two played against each other during the NBA’s Golden Age and entertained fans and analysts alike when they squared off.
Mourning recently appeared on Garbage Time and chatted with Katie Nolan. He said Jordan would have averaged 50 points per game in his prime if he played in today’s NBA—which features high-octane offense rather than gritty, hard-nosed defense.
“He’d probably average almost 50 per game. I mean, he really would because you wouldn’t be able to touch him on the perimeter. He’d be shooting a ton of free throws.”
Mourning even took a shot at LeBron James during the interview:
“It’s not the same game. I would’ve loved to see LeBron play in the ’90s, in the early ’90s, late ’80s.”
Do you agree with Mourning?