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There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players ever. However, he has had his moments when some other player has absolutely destroyed him on the court.

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In a recent clip doing the rounds of the internet, Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins violates MJ during a street basketball session in 1986.

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Moreover, it is not only one occasion. Wilkins is seen getting the better of Michael Jordan on multiple occasions during the entire video.

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Hall of Famer destroys Michael Jordan in an old resurfaced clip

When one talks about the greatest players ever, Michael Jordan is always in the mix. He won 6 NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s and established himself in basketball royalty.

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However, he was not perfect. There have been moments when the opponent has absolutely dominated Jordan on the court.

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Interestingly enough, an old resurfaced clip shows just that. In a video dating back to 1986, Dominique Wilkins gets the better of Jordan on multiple occasions. Furthermore, Wilkins executes a dunk despite Jordan guarding him! Now that’s a rarity.

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Considering the fact that MJ was one of the best defenders of his time, this clip surely comes as a surprise to fans. Safe to say, the two loved playing against each other on the basketball court.

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The two have played each other a whopping 45 times during their careers. Despite them having great numbers, only one can have the bragging rights. And in this case, it is Michael Jordan.

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MJ has a 27-18 record while playing against Dominique Wilkins. MJ averaged 31.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while shooting 52.0% from the field.

On the other hand, Wilkins averaged 29.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in the 45 games played against Jordan.

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What is your favorite memory of Michael Jordan? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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