Air Jordan III: Tale of Two Icons

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In 1987, Air Jordan backed up his nickname with his first NBA Slam Dunk title. In 1988, he would win it again, and just about every other award the league handed out.



In the 1987-88 season, Michael Jordan was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, silencing critics who claimed he was a purely offensive player. Don't let that fool you into thinking MJ slacked off when the ball was in his hands.



He became the first player in the history of the NBA to win both DPOY and league MVP in the same season, since joined by only Hakeem Olajuwon in 1993-94. He still stands as the only player to lead the league in scoring and win DPOY in the same year.



Averaging 35 points and 5.9 assists, Jordan led the Bulls to their first winning season (50-32) since he entered the league in 1984, and broke another career threshold in finally leading Chicago past the first round of the playoffs.



His achievements on the court were fantastic. But by now, you know that's not the only reason we're here.

 

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