Editorial recap
With the injury behind him, Jordan produced a colossal offensive season in 1986-87. He became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to surpass 3,000 points in a season and won the first of seven consecutive scoring titles, averaging 37.1 points per game.
He also produced an exceptional blend of offensive and defensive impact by becoming the first player to record at least 200 steals and 100 blocks in the same regular season. Chicago again finished below .500, but Jordan's individual performance already dominated the NBA conversation.
Regular-season averages
| GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 82 | 40,0 | 48,2 | 18,2 | 85,7 | 2,0 | 3,2 | 5,2 | 4,6 | 2,88 | 1,52 | 37,1 |
GP = games played · GS = games started · MPG = minutes per game · FG% = field-goal percentage · 3P% = three-point percentage · FT% = free-throw percentage · ORB = offensive rebounds · DRB = defensive rebounds · TRB = total rebounds · AST = assists · STL = steals · BLK = blocks · PTS = points.
Playoff averages
| GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 42,7 | 41,7 | 40,0 | 89,7 | 2,3 | 4,7 | 7,0 | 6,0 | 2,00 | 2,33 | 35,7 |
GP = games played · GS = games started · MPG = minutes per game · FG% = field-goal percentage · 3P% = three-point percentage · FT% = free-throw percentage · ORB = offensive rebounds · DRB = defensive rebounds · TRB = total rebounds · AST = assists · STL = steals · BLK = blocks · PTS = points.
Key moments
- First scoring title of his career.
- Eight 50-point games in the regular season.
- Dunk Contest champion at All-Star Weekend.
Honors and distinctions
- All-NBA First Team.
- All-Star Game starter.
- Dunk Contest champion.