NOSEBLEED SPORTS MEDIA
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NO DEBATE. JUST RECEIPTS.
VOL. 1, NO. 38 · NOVEMBER 16, 2026 · EVERY MONDAY
THE STAT THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST 01
THEME 38
Theme 38
52pts 30.1 65%
MICHAEL JORDAN SEASON AVERAGE THIS GAME FG%
On 1987-12-17, Jordan scored 52 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on 20-of-31 shooting (65%). He
added 3 rebounds and 6 assists. The Bulls won.
THE GAME YOU FORGOT 02
Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers 1987-12-17
3 6 20/31 W
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS FG RESULT
52 Points.
VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — 1987-12-17
Jordan went against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home and scored 52 points on 20-of-31 shooting. He
grabbed 3 rebounds and dished 6 assists. He also made 12 free throws on 12 attempts. The Bulls won the
game. This was during the 1987-88 season.
MJ VS TODAY 03
The Theme 38 Debate
JORDAN'S RECORD MODERN COMPARISON
POINTS BEST MODERN EQUIVALENT
52 Anthony Edwards
FG% VS ERA
SEASON CONTEXT
1988 Different rules, different pace
Jordan's 52-point performance on 1987-12-17 represents the kind of dominant individual output that defines
the GOAT conversation.
What's your take on theme 38?
JORDAN IS UNMATCHED MODERN PLAYERS ARE CLOSE DIFFERENT ERAS, CAN'T COMPARE
THE STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
THE COLDEST MJ MOMENT 04
THE JORDAN STANDARD
Theme 38
When Jordan scored 52 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was another example of his
ability to elevate beyond what anyone thought was possible. The 65% shooting efficiency
on that volume of attempts is what separated him from every other scorer in history.
THE MJ STAT VAULT 05
52 POINTS — 1987-12-17 VS CLE 65% FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
20/31 FG, 3 rebounds, 6 assists. Shot 20-of-31 from the field in this game.
REBOUNDS FREE THROWS MADE (OF 12)
From a shooting guard. In the same game Drew 12 free throw attempts through
he scored 52. aggressive attacking.
30.1 CAREER PPG
The highest career scoring average in NBA history. Every game was an event.
THE FORGOTTEN MAN 06
OVERLOOKED · UNDERRATED · DESERVES MORE
Randy Brown
CHICAGO BULLS · 1991–2000
DECLINED LARGER OFFERS TO STAY WITH JORDAN'S BULLS
The Defensive Backup Who Refused Every Other Team's Money
Randy Brown was a backup defensive guard who spent 7 seasons with the Bulls — winning three
championships (1996, 1997, 1998) as a role player. He famously declined larger contract offers from other
teams to stay in Chicago because he believed in what Phil Jackson was building and wanted to win. He
averaged 6 points per game. He made the choice that most athletes don't make: competing over money.
Three rings proved him right.
The Jordan Connection: Brown represents the infrastructure of championship teams — the players who
sacrifice statistics and salary for rings. Jordan could not have dominated without teammates who accepted
their role completely. Brown was the definition of that acceptance.
Who's Your Forgotten Man?
Reply with a player who deserves more credit. Best answer gets featured next Monday.
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