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How would Jordan's Bulls fare in today's NBA?

Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:48 pm
Posted by Rankest
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:48 pm
Would they still be the top dogs?
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:50 pm to
They would probably all foul out before halftime of every game
Posted by NawlinsTiger9
Where the mongooses roam
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:53 pm to
Poorly

Styles have changed too much
Posted by Diseasefreeforall
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:04 pm to
They'd have to adjust to the style to keep from getting drowned by threes but Kerr was a great 3 pt shooter and Jordan and Pippen weren't bad.

Plus the 72-10 team wasn't anchored by a stiff in the middle so that wouldn't be a problem.

Once they adjusted and moved the ball to get looks from three they'd probably still wreak havoc.
Posted by Diseasefreeforall
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:06 pm to
They had incredible length on defense that could stifle anybody and Jordan, Pippen, Harper and Rodman would have no problem switching on defense.
Posted by AldousSnow26
Chicago
Member since Dec 2024
122 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:11 pm to
Everybody can shoot now. They would unfortunately get cooked by 2/3 of the league now.
Posted by Hoodie
Donaldsonville, LA
Member since Dec 2019
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:19 pm to
Jordan’s Bulls would still be very competitive in today’s NBA, but I doubt they’d win a championship.

Then, you have to remember that Jordan’s Bulls are all north of 60 years old, now.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:26 pm to
They couldn't shoot 3s well enough to keep up

Their centers would be dragged away from the lane and would have to try to deal with elite driving/3s on the other end

Those 2 exploits would make it difficult
This post was edited on 1/30/26 at 4:27 pm
Posted by TigerAlum93
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:26 pm to
Probably go undefeated against today’s softies.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:29 pm to
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Plus the 72-10 team wasn't anchored by a stiff in the middle

Luc Longley/Bill Wennington weren't exactly mobile bigs

Although, a

Jordan
Harper
Kukoc
Pippen
Rodman

lineup would have been interesting in a modern setting if Rodman could have done more offensively (like Draymond)
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
34665 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:34 pm to
They would probably go about .500 in the league. After all, they are in their 50s and 60s.
Posted by VA LSU fan
Virginia
Member since Dec 2007
8727 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:29 pm to
Jordan’s game was perfect when he played. Today he would be a more athletic Demar DeRozen.

His outside shooting would hurt his game along with not having to play man to man exclusively.

He would still average 30th, but it would not be as efficient.
Posted by littleavery1948
Member since Oct 2014
5608 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:40 pm to
I see that people are not smart enough to assume that the Bulls can’t learn to shoot. Not sure how spamming three point shots = better.
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
39276 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:42 pm to
Hey man! When ya gonna bring your alter Jerry back?
Posted by thegambler
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
2081 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:46 pm to
Teams today would have to adjust to defense and hustle.

Plus if everyone was allowed to travel, carry and shoot unattended. I think the Bulls would kill em.

But 7-foot three point shooters would be an issue.
Posted by hg
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 5:49 pm to
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Today he would be a more athletic Demar DeRozen.


Posted by OhioLSUfan
Columbus, OH
Member since Oct 2007
1978 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 6:18 pm to
They would probably be playing Rodman/Horace Grant as C.
Toni Kukoc as a stretch 4
I think they would be pretty good.
MJ would live at the foul line
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
41870 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 6:42 pm to
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They couldn't shoot 3s well enough to keep up


They’d learn pretty quickly when being allowed to shoot 40 of 'em a game. Good luck defending Jordan when you have to worry about him from 30 feet
Posted by VaeVictus
Member since Feb 2017
1845 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 6:53 pm to
Yeah, with no hand checking , he'd destroy modern defenses.

Slow the pace, take high % shots, and play defense.

Formula is always good.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
470617 posts
Posted on 1/30/26 at 7:37 pm to
quote:

They’d learn pretty quickly when being allowed to shoot 40 of 'em a game. Good luck defending Jordan when you have to worry about him from 30 feet


If we can invent completely different styles hypothetically, then I'll claim modern players will become proficient from halfcourt to REALLY stretch the Bulls' D
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