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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.

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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