Throughout the history of the NBA, center players have been an integral part of the basketball team. The '80s and '90s were a time when center players were in vogue, with the four centre-forwards of the time, Olajuwon, Ewing, David Robinson, and O'Neal being hailed as the "Big Big Four." However, during this period, the face of the league was guard players, and one of the brightest players was Jordan. The emergence of Jordan has made countless stars fail to realize their desire to win the championship in their careers, so how did Jordan perform when he played against the "Big Four"?Let's review it together!Jordan has played Ewing the most times with 70 of the "Big Four", and Jordan has a 70% win rate. Compared with the average data per game, Jordan can get an average of 32 per game6 points, 62 rebounds, 55 assists, 24 steals and 1 block, while Ewing is averaging 22 per game1 point, 106 rebounds, 21 assist and 24 caps.
Known as the "Warrior Who Never Withers", Ewing is a well-rounded center player with excellent defense, and his presence has caused headaches for many teams. Jordan, on the other hand, is a versatile player with excellent scoring and playmaking skills, and his ability to break through opponents' defenses with ease. Under Jordan's leadership, the Bulls once became the "nightmare" of Ewing and the Knicks he played. From 1990-1991 to 1995-1996, the Bulls and Knicks played each other in the playoffs for five consecutive seasons, with only in the 1993-1994 season, when Jordan retired to play baseball, that the Knicks managed to beat the Bulls to advance. In these five seasons, Jordan and Ewing have played each other wonderfully, and the matchup between the two has left a deep impression on fans.
Overall, Jordan has excelled against Ewing, Olajuwon, David Robinson, and O'Neal in the "Big Four", and his skill and ability have allowed him to break through opponents' defenses with ease and bring the team quite a few wins. In today's game, the center players are no longer as important as they were in the 80s and 90s, but their presence still makes the team stronger. Jordan and Ewing are legendary players in NBA history, and both have impressive accomplishments, but their all-time encounters are full of drama. Ewing entered the NBA a year later than Jordan, but when the two met for the first time, Jordan swept Ewing's team with a high score of 50 points. Although Ewing quickly adapted to the league after that, in the process of Jordan's 6 championships in his career, Ewing's Knicks have always been Jordan's stepping stone, and Ewing has never won a championship. However, the rivalry between the two is not just a contest over the scoreline.
In 1984, the two were also selected for the U.S. men's basketball team, winning Olympic gold medals for the United States along with other NBA stars. This is also the source of friendship between the two. Even in the arena, the two are full of ridicule and mutual respect. Jordan once joked that Ewing was the most memorable dunk of his career, but it was also a friendly interaction between the two. On the other hand, although Jordan's win rate against O'Neal is not high, the comparison of the two statistics is still amazing. Jordan averaged 28 per game7 points 55 rebounds, 4 assists, 24 steals and 1 block, with O'Neal averaging 25 per game2 points 132 rebounds and 34 assists 1The 9 caps create a striking contrast. In NBA history, Jordan and Ewing are two unshakable legends. The competition and friendship between them is not only a matter between two people, but also reflects the competitive spirit and humanistic care that the NBA represents.
At that time, a young player was in the limelight with his excellent physical fitness and basketball talent, and he was O'Neal. He was agile and showed great dominance under the basket, and quickly became the darling of the NBA. He has faced Jordan many times in his career, and while he has often won fewer and lost more, he impressed with his all-around performance in the 1995-96 Magic-Bulls playoff series. He averaged 24 per game3 points 132 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, becoming the core figure of the Magic team. But in the same season's Bulls meeting the Magic again, Jordan led the team to sweep O'Neal's Magic. After O'Neal joined the Lakers, his chances with Jordan were greatly reduced, but in a game in the 2002-03 regular season, the 39-year-old Jordan and O'Neal competed again, and the two scored similarly.
In addition to his fight with O'Neal, Jordan has repeatedly encountered "David Robinson", a 2The 13-meter center caused Jordan a lot of problems on the field. David Robinson is averaging 22 per game6 points 125 rebounds, 3 assists, 17 steals 34 blocks, and his career win rate against Jordan has reached 50%. When he led the team to the Bulls for the first time after entering the NBA, he showed all-round skills, but unfortunately failed to win the game. But in the next game, David Robinson scored 33 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 5 blocks to help the Spurs narrowly beat the Bulls 112-111, and Jordan's 44 points were in vain. Although O'Neal and David Robinson were Jordan's career rivals on the basketball court, their outstanding performances added more excitement and challenges to Jordan's game, and also made his career more exciting.
Jordan has had many victories and accolades in his career, but he has also shown his will and strength against these fierce opponents, and has become an indelible basketball legend. There was a classic matchup in NBA history, and that was the battle between Jordan and Robinson. The two teams have met many times, winning and losing each other, showing hardships and glory. In the 1989-90 and 1991-92 seasons, Jordan's Bulls showed his dominance by gaining some advantage against Robinson's Spurs. However, in the 1990-91 season, the Bulls were completely wiped out, which was really surprising. By the 1992-93 season, Jordan had a great scoring performance, but he lost to Robinson again, a loss that left him frustrated. In the 1995-96 season, Jordan led the Bulls to a 72-10 regular season record, and the Spurs contributed to two of those 72 wins.
This year, Jordan showed his dominance, leading the team all the way to victory, and the Spurs were helpless to be one of their victories. In the 1997-98 season, Jordan's "last dance", in two games against the Spurs, Jordan led the Bulls to victory again, which also became the end of his career. In 2001-02 and 2002-03, Jordan had moved to the Wizards, and both he and Robinson were nearing the end of their careers. In these three encounters, the two only scored 20 points together, which shows that they are no longer the peerless elegance of the year. Despite this, Jordan and Robinson each led the team to one win each in those two seasons. Jordan's matchup with Olajuwon is equally eye-catching. Jordan has played Olajuwon 23 times, with a 10-13 record and a win percentage of 4348%。The comparison of the average data of the two is also quite interesting.
Jordan averaged 30 per game8 points, compared to Olajuwon's stat of 21With 9 points, Jordan has the advantage in both scoring and steals, while Olajuwon is better in rebounding and blocking. Jordan once said in an interview that the Rockets' failure to reach the Finals was good news because they couldn't deal with Olajuwon, the core of the Rockets. It also illustrates how important Olajuwon is in his eyes. Although Jordan and Olajuwon were both members of the generation drafted in 1984, Olajuwon was selected as the top pick, while Jordan was a scout, which became a comparison between them. Whether it is the matchup between Jordan and Robinson, or the battle between Jordan and Olajuwon, it has become a classic battle in NBA history. Their confrontation is not only a contest of skills, but also a contest for personality and honor. Although the results were won and lost, their matchup left a deep impression on the fans and became an indelible page in basketball history.
One of the most memorable moments in NBA history was the matchup between two superstars, Jordan and Olajuwon. Their encounter became an important chapter in NBA history. In the 1985-86 season, Olajuwon played for the Rockets against the Bulls, but due to Jordan's injury, this encounter did not materialize. But in the following games, Olajuwon showed his strength by defeating Jordan's Bulls many times. Although Jordan scored more than 40 points twice, he also lost the game, which was undoubtedly a frustration and regret for him. Since then, Jordan and Olajuwon have played each other more often in the regular season, and the two sides have gone back and forth and fought each other. Jordan's individual ability is very strong, but the overall strength of Olajuwon to lead the Rockets is also very strong. In the 1993-94 season, Olajuwon became the first player in NBA history to do so, becoming the first player in NBA history to do so.
Olajuwon led the Rockets to two consecutive championships and became one of the strongest teams in the NBA in the '90s. But it was at this time that Jordan returned to the NBA. From 1995-96 to 1997-98, Jordan played for the Bulls again with the Rockets, and the result was a 4-1 record. This is after Jordan's comeback, he once again proved his strength and dominance. Eventually, both superstars entered the final stages of their careers. In the 2001-02 season, Jordan and Olajuwon both played for the Wizards and Raptors, playing two games and winning one each, which became the last meeting of their careers. The matchup between Jordan and Olajuwon has become an important chapter in NBA history. Their performance has undoubtedly become one of the most memorable moments in NBA history. Their fight is not only a contest between two superstars, but also a legend and a piece of history.