Michael Jordan’s 59-Point Game Was What Created The “Jordan Rules”

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Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were unstoppable in the 90s. During that decade, they won 6 NBA titles and went on a tear that has yet to be matched since.

Perhaps their biggest obstacle, though, was the “Bad Boy” Pistons, who literally used “Jordan rules” to slow down the Bulls superstar on the offensive end. But how, exactly, did those rules become a thing in the first place? Apparently, they were instituted after Jordan pretty much embarrassed them on national tv.

From that point on, the Bulls vowed to stop Jordan by not allowing him to take flight. If he tried going for a drive to the rim, they would basically throw to the floor. It was a pretty extreme tactic, but it worked for a while. The Pistons would win two straight NBA Championships before MJ eventually figured out how to beat them.

Jordan broke the “Jordan rules”  by simply adjusting his game so that he would catch the ball in the paint instead of on the outside. The Pistons couldn’t guard him the same way and MJ was able to do his thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hs1Pi5__4o

So, that’s the story of the “Jordan Rules.” While it was highly physical and very controversial, the Pistons thought it necessary after he smacked them on national tv. And, like most things that went up against Mike, it was broken in the end.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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