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VOL. 1, NO. 39 · NOVEMBER 23, 2026 · EVERY MONDAY
THE STAT THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST 01
THEME 39
Theme 39
52pts 30.1 62%
MICHAEL JORDAN SEASON AVERAGE THIS GAME FG%
On 1988-02-26, Jordan scored 52 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on 21-of-34 shooting (62%).
He added 8 rebounds and 3 assists. The Bulls lost.
THE GAME YOU FORGOT 02
Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers 1988-02-26
8 3 21/34 L
POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS FG RESULT
52 Points.
VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — 1988-02-26
Jordan went against the Portland Trail Blazers at home and scored 52 points on 21-of-34 shooting. He
grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 3 assists. He also made 10 free throws on 12 attempts. The Bulls lost the
game. This was during the 1987-88 season.
MJ VS TODAY 03
The Theme 39 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 1988-02-26 represents the kind of dominant individual output that defines
the GOAT conversation.
What's your take on theme 39?
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 39
When Jordan scored 52 against the Portland Trail Blazers, it was another example of his
ability to elevate beyond what anyone thought was possible. The 62% shooting efficiency
on that volume of attempts is what separated him from every other scorer in history.
THE MJ STAT VAULT 05
52 POINTS — 1988-02-26 VS POR 62% FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE
21/34 FG, 8 rebounds, 3 assists. Shot 21-of-34 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
Jud Buechler
CHICAGO BULLS · 1990–2001
3 CHAMPIONSHIPS (1996, 1997, 1998) · CAREER 4.6 PPG
He Got Three Rings By Knowing His Role
Jud Buechler was a 12th man. He averaged 4.6 points per game for his career. He won three consecutive
NBA championships with the Bulls. His value wasn't in production — it was in practice, in preparation, in
being the player who made Jordan sharper every day by competing hard in workouts. The greatest teams in
history aren't built only with stars. They're built with players like Buechler who know their role and execute it
without complaint.
The Jordan Connection: Jordan notoriously pushed practice players hard. Buechler competed at practice with
the intensity of a starter — which is what Jordan needed from his role players. The three rings are proof that
showing up every day, doing your job, and not complaining is a winning strategy.
Who's Your Forgotten Man?
Reply with a player who deserves more credit. Best answer gets featured next Monday.
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