Michael Jordan’s fadeaway was efficient, beautiful and unguardable | Signature Shots

In this episode of Signature Shots, ESPN analyst Kirk Goldsberry details how Michael Jordan developed from an inconsistent jump-shooter at North Carolina into the most efficient and most prolific midrange scorer of the mid-90s, thanks to his legendary fadeaway.
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[SmoothJK]

It's not just about stats. MJ truly was "poetry in motion."

[qwertyasdfg]

The fluidity and flawless ness of his game makes him the goat

[olengagallardo]

Jordan ddnt invent the fadeaway..HE PERFECTED IT!

[TheTERMlNATR]

Yes, MJ’s fade was the most prettiest shot I’ve ever seen. The man just had the prettiest shooting form. It’s ridiculous

[janirosario]

Jordan’s game was Poetry in motion. Without a doubt the GOAT 🐐

[jasonism]

Kobe was part of Jordan's legacy. A lot of kids today wouldn't understand this. There is no 24 without 23.

[nathjohn]

This video is so spot on. MJs fadeaway was unguardable and so pretty. MJ and Hakeem's transformation from college to a deadly fadeaway jumpshooter and low post beast with moves on top of moves the most stunning I've seen, proving you can still get better at 30 years of age if you put in countless hours of work.

[jayjonah]

Its not JUST the rings, or the scoring titles, MVPs, etc. He made it look so much better than every one else who did it. Style matters when we talk about the greats.

[vt]

Even the advanced analytics show you he's the GOAT

Jordan made a career out of an "Inefficient shot"

[MrHereWeGoYo]

This is the main reason why when I look back I enjoy the second 3-peat more. Jordan was no longer as explosive but his jumper and footwork in the post were perfection.

[qceaz]

Jordan's fade away & Kareem's sky hook are the 2 most UNGUARDABLE moves in NBA history

[tinsu]

1 )Best midrange shooter.
2) Best at driving to the basket.
3) One of the best in game dunker.
4) Arguably the best defender.
5) Best shot blocker for a shooting guard.
6) Most clutch player of all time.
7) Most competitive player.

MJ is the GOAT.

[jeffreybonner]

I watched Prob 80% of Jordan’s games from 90-98. He was just so amazing, magnetizing, transcendent. I have never seen someone who was so much better than everyone else. Really amazing.

[kylehall]

One of Jordan’s most underrated aspects of his game that is rarely mentioned was his ability to move without the ball. He knew how to find the open pocket for a jumper or move to get the ball in the post. It’s incredibly noticeable in the 1st 3-peat his moving with the ball to give himself open jumpers and lanes to create drives. His movement without the ball is never mentioned when talking about his incredibly skill set.

[laryhoover]

Nobody shoots the ball more sexy than MJ

[chrisoliver]

The strength it takes to control your body like that in mid air is so under appreciated about MJ's game. It's not just upper body strength in his fadeaways, it's his entire body, from toes to fingertips.

[speakingtruths]

Has to be the move that Kobe most emulated from MJ’s game. Even his daughter was doing the fade away.

[michaelbar]

Never missed game of MJ
When i was a kid
The best player i have ever seen

[jitterbug]

"They said I was a bad shooter... So I took it personally."

[blogginsriverbymnlisabop]

When MJ does a faeaway, it's a real fadeaway.