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Season statistics & Notes Season splits Game-by-game stats Bio Printable player file

2002-03
Statistics
PPG 20.0
RPG 6.10
APG 3.8
EFF 18.67

Position: G
Born: Feb 17, 1963
Height: 6-6 / 1,98
Weight: 216 lbs. / 98,0 kg.
College : North Carolina ”84
Career Highlights
Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1987-88, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98)
Ten-time All-NBA First Team selection (1986-87 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)
Selected in 1996 as one of the “50 Greatest Players in NBA History”
A member of six Chicago Bulls NBA championship teams (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98)
Six-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
The 1987-88 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and record nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection (1987-88 to 1992-93, 1995-96 to 1997-98)
Entering 2002-03, ranked first in NBA history in scoring average (31.0 ppg), second in steals (2,391), fourth in points (30,652) and in field-goals made (11,513), fifth in free-throws made (7,061), sixth in field-goals attempted (23,010) and eighth in free-throws attempted (8,448)
Closed the 1997-98 season as the Bulls’ all-time franchise leader in points, rebounds (5,836), assists (5,012), steals, games (930), field-goals made and attempted and free-throws made and attempted (8,115)
Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in scoring (10)
Shares the NBA record with Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring (seven, 1986-87 to 1992-93)
Holds the NBA record for most consecutive games scoring in double-digits (842)
Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in field-goals made (10) and attempted (10)
Led the NBA in steals in 1987-88 (3.16 spg), 1989-90 (2.77 spg) and 1992-93 (2.83 spg)
Holds the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one half (20 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most most free-throws attempted in one half (23 in the same game)
Shares the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in one quarter (14 against the Utah Jazz on 11/15/89 and against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most free-throws attempted in one quarter (23 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92)
Holds the NBA Finals record for highest single-series scoring average (41.0 ppg in 1993)
Entering the 2002-03 season, ranks as the all-time NBA Finals leader in three-pointers made (42), second in three-point attempts (114), third in points (1,176), fourth in steals (62), fifth in field-goals made (438), sixth in assists (209) and free-throws made (258), seventh in field-goals attempted (911) and eighth in free-throws attempted (320)
Holds the NBA Playoffs record for highest career scoring average (33.4 ppg)
Established an NBA Playoffs record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics on 5/20/86
Entering the 2002-03 season ranks as the all-time NBA Playoffs leader in field-goals attempted (4,497), free-throws made (1,463) and attempted (1,766), second in steals (376) and field-goals made (2,188), fifth in assists (1,022), seventh in three-point attempts (446) and ninth in three-pointers made (148)
Recorded two playoff career triple-doubles, both against the New York Knicks (5/9/89 and 6/2/93)
Participated in 13 NBA All-Star Games (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-98, 2002-03), starting 13 times, and missed another due to injury
Named the MVP of the 1988, 1996 and 1998 NBA All-Star Games
All-time NBA All-Star Game leader in steals (35) and ranks second in field-goal attempts (206), third in points (242), fourth in scoring average (20.2 ppg), and eighth in assists (52)
Notched the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland
Won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988, also participating in 1985
Notched his 28th career triple-double, with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, against the Toronto Raptors on 4/14/97
Returned from retirement against the Indiana Pacers on 3/19/95 and posted 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 43 minutes

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CAREER AVERAGES
REBOUNDS PER GAME
YEAR TEAM G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
84-85 CHI 82 82 38.3 .515 .173 .845 2.0 4.5 6.5 5.9 2.39 .84 3.55 3.50 28.2
85-86 CHI 18 7 25.1 .457 .167 .840 1.3 2.3 3.6 2.9 2.06 1.17 2.50 2.60 22.7
86-87 CHI 82 82 40.0 .482 .182 .857 2.0 3.2 5.2 4.6 2.88 1.52 3.32 2.90 37.1
87-88 CHI 82 82 40.4 .535 .132 .841 1.7 3.8 5.5 5.9 3.16 1.60 3.07 3.30 35.0
88-89 CHI 81 81 40.2 .538 .276 .850 1.8 6.2 8.0 8.0 2.89 .80 3.58 3.00 32.5
89-90 CHI 82 82 39.0 .526 .376 .848 1.7 5.1 6.9 6.3 2.77 .66 3.01 2.90 33.6
90-91 CHI 82 82 37.0 .539 .312 .851 1.4 4.6 6.0 5.5 2.72 1.01 2.46 2.80 31.5
91-92 CHI 80 80 38.8 .519 .270 .832 1.1 5.3 6.4 6.1 2.28 .94 2.50 2.50 30.1
92-93 CHI 78 78 39.3 .495 .352 .837 1.7 5.0 6.7 5.5 2.83 .78 2.65 2.40 32.6
94-95 CHI 17 17 39.3 .411 .500 .801 1.5 5.4 6.9 5.3 1.76 .76 2.06 2.80 26.9
95-96 CHI 82 82 37.7 .495 .427 .834 1.8 4.8 6.6 4.3 2.20 .51 2.40 2.40 30.4
96-97 CHI 82 82 37.9 .486 .374 .833 1.4 4.5 5.9 4.3 1.71 .54 2.02 1.90 29.6
97-98 CHI 82 82 38.8 .465 .238 .784 1.6 4.2 5.8 3.5 1.72 .55 2.26 1.80 28.7
01-02 WAS 60 53 34.9 .416 .189 .790 .8 4.8 5.7 5.2 1.42 .43 2.70 2.00 22.9
02-03 WAS 82 67 37.0 .445 .291 .821 .9 5.2 6.1 3.8 1.50 .48 2.11 2.10 20.0
Career 1072 1039 38.3 .497 .327 .835 1.6 4.7 6.2 5.3 2.35 .80 2.73 2.60 30.1
Playoff 179 179 41.8 .487 .332 .828 1.7 4.7 6.4 5.7 2.10 .88 3.05 3.00 33.4
All-Star 13 13 29.4 .472 .273 .750 1.7 3.0 4.7 4.2 2.85 .46 3.23 2.40 20.2

CAREER TOTALS
REBOUNDS
YEAR TEAM G GS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OFF DEF TOT AST STL BLK TO PF PTS
84-85 CHI 82 82 3,144 837-1,625 9-52 630-746 167 367 534 481 196 69 291 285 2,313
85-86 CHI 18 7 451 150-328 3-18 105-125 23 41 64 53 37 21 45 46 408
86-87 CHI 82 82 3,281 1,098-2,279 12-66 833-972 166 264 430 377 236 125 272 237 3,041
87-88 CHI 82 82 3,311 1,069-1,998 7-53 723-860 139 310 449 485 259 131 252 270 2,868
88-89 CHI 81 81 3,255 966-1,795 27-98 674-793 149 503 652 650 234 65 290 247 2,633
89-90 CHI 82 82 3,197 1,034-1,964 92-245 593-699 143 422 565 519 227 54 247 241 2,753
90-91 CHI 82 82 3,034 990-1,837 29-93 571-671 118 374 492 453 223 83 202 229 2,580
91-92 CHI 80 80 3,102 943-1,818 27-100 491-590 91 420 511 489 182 75 200 201 2,404
92-93 CHI 78 78 3,067 992-2,003 81-230 476-569 135 387 522 428 221 61 207 188 2,541
94-95 CHI 17 17 668 166-404 16-32 109-136 25 92 117 90 30 13 35 47 457
95-96 CHI 82 82 3,090 916-1,850 111-260 548-657 148 395 543 352 180 42 197 195 2,491
96-97 CHI 82 82 3,106 920-1,892 111-297 480-576 113 369 482 352 140 44 166 156 2,431
97-98 CHI 82 82 3,181 881-1,893 30-126 565-721 130 345 475 283 141 45 185 151 2,357
01-02 WAS 60 53 2,093 551-1,324 10-53 263-333 50 289 339 310 85 26 162 119 1,375
02-03 WAS 82 67 3,031 679-1,527 16-55 266-324 71 426 497 311 123 39 173 171 1,640
Career 1072 1039 41,011 12,192-24,537 581-1,778 7,327-8,772 1,668 5,004 6,672 5,633 2,514 893 2,924 2,783 32,292
Playoff 179 179 7,474 2,188-4,497 148-446 1,463-1,766 305 847 1,152 1,022 376 158 546 541 5,987
All-Star 13 13 382 110-233 3-11 39-52 22 39 61 54 37 6 42 31 262

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Selected after junior season by the Chicago Bulls in the first round (third pick overall) of the 1984 NBA Draft….Announced retirement on 10/6/93….Activated from retirement on 3/18/95….Announced retirement on 1/13/99….Activated from retirement on 9/25/01….Signed as a free agent with the Washington Wizards on 9/25/01.

Season Highs / Career Highs
2002-03 HIGHS CAREER HIGHS
Points 45 vs. New Orleans 02/01/03 69 @ Cleveland 03/28/90
Field Goals Made 18 2 Times 27 vs. Orlando 01/16/93
Field Goals Attempted 33 vs. New Orleans 02/01/03 49 vs. Orlando 01/16/93
Three Point Field Goals Made 3 2 Times 7 vs. Golden State 01/18/90
Three Point Field Goals Attempted 4 vs. Indiana 01/04/03 12 vs. Golden State 01/18/90
Free Throws Made 13 @ New York 03/09/03 26 vs. New Jersey 02/26/87
Free Throws Attempted 16 @ Detroit 12/04/02 27 vs. New Jersey 02/26/87
Offensive Rebounds 5 @ New York 01/11/03 8 4 Times
Defensive Rebounds 13 @ Atlanta 04/03/03 14 @ New Jersey 03/16/96
Total Rebounds 14 @ Atlanta 04/03/03 18 2 Times
Assists 12 @ L.A. Clippers 02/12/03 17 @ Portland 03/24/89
Steals 6 @ Detroit 12/04/02 10 vs. New Jersey 01/29/88
Blocks 3 @ Miami 03/02/03 6 @ Seattle 12/02/86
Minutes Played 53 vs. Indiana 01/04/03 56 @ Utah 02/03/92