Jordan s only weakness is that his three-pointers are relatively poor, and the others are top-notch strengths

On July 21, Michael Jordan was hailed as the greatest player in basketball history, and his career was full of brilliant achievements and incredible performances. Whether it’s scoring ability, defense, leadership or critical moment performance in the game, Jordan has reached the top level in almost every aspect. However, if you have to find one of Jordan's technical weaknesses, it may be that his three-point shooting ability is slightly inferior to other skills. But this "weakness" is more of a product of the era background than a lack of his personal abilities.

In Jordan's career, three-pointers were not the main offensive method of the game. In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBA's game style focused more on inside scoring and mid-range jump shots, and three-pointers have not yet become the core part of the team's tactics. At that time, teams and players paid far less attention to three-pointers than today, and many coaches even believed that three-pointers were a "gambling" shooting choice. Therefore, Jordan's shooting training and game strategy also revolves around mid-range and breakthroughs, and three-pointers are just weapons used occasionally. Despite this, Jordan's three-point shooting ability is not bad, but it is not that outstanding compared to his other nearly perfect skills.

Judging from the data, Jordan's three-point shooting percentage career was 32.7%, which was not bad at the time, but there was indeed a certain gap compared to the top modern shooters. For example, the three-point shooting percentage of active players such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and others has remained above 40% year-on-year. However, this contrast is not entirely fair, as modern basketball’s three-pointers tactics, training methods and game rhythms are very different from those of the Jordan era. Jordan's three-pointer is more a tactical supplement than a main scoring method. In the 1992-93 season, Jordan scored 35.2% of his three-point shooting percentage, and in the 1995-96 season, he even made 111 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 42.7%, proving that he is fully capable of improving his outside shooting level when needed.

It is worth mentioning that Jordan's three-point shooting performance at a critical moment was not bad. In the first game of the 1992 Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Jordan scored 6 three-pointers in the first half, setting a record in the finals at that time, scoring 35 points in the game, helping the Bulls win. This performance fully demonstrates that when he was required to shoot three-pointers in the game, Jordan was able to stand up. In addition, Jordan also hit a crucial three-pointer in the key "Flu Battle" in the 1997 Finals, helping the Bulls secure the victory. These examples show that Jordan's three-point shooting ability is not bad at critical moments, but can become one of his weapons.

If Jordan played in today's NBA era, his three-point shooting ability would likely be another strength for him. Modern basketball's dependence on three-pointers is far more than that of Jordan's era. Players have started to train outside shooting since childhood, and the tactical system also revolves around three-pointers. With Jordan's professional attitude and continuous excellence in his skills, he is fully capable of adapting and improving his three-point shooting level. Jordan's mid-range shooting and free throw shooting percentage (83.5% of his career) has proven his excellent shooting feel, while a three-pointer is just an extension of the shooting distance. If he uses 3-pointers as a regular weapon like a modern player, his three-point shooting percentage is likely to be significantly improved through systematic training and tactical support.

In addition, Jordan's physical fitness and athleticism also provide guarantees for his three-point shooting potential. His bounce and shooting height make it difficult for him to be blocked, while his core strength ensures stability in long-distance shooting. In the modern NBA, many players improve their three-point shooting percentage by improving their core strength and adjusting their shooting mechanisms, and Jordan fully has this condition. His competitive spirit and desire to win will also drive him to constantly polish his external skills until he reaches the top level.

Of course, Jordan's three-pointer "weakness" does not affect his historical status. His scoring ability, defensive deterrence, leadership and game influence have long exceeded the limitations of a single technical indicator. Even with less prominent three-pointers, he was able to dominate the game, leading the Bulls to win six championships and five MVP awards. His comprehensiveness and control over the game are undisputed. The relative weakness of three-pointers is more of a product of the background of the times and personal tactical choices, rather than a defect in ability.

In summary, Jordan's three-pointer is indeed a relatively weak link in his technical link, but this is mainly due to the basketball style and tactical tendencies of his era. If he plays in the modern NBA, with his talent, hard work and adaptability, three-pointers are likely to be another killer for him. The greatness of Jordan is that he has reached the extreme in almost all aspects, and the "deficiency" of three-pointers is just a tiny footnote in his brilliant career, and it cannot hide his legendary brilliance as the God of Basketball.