Michael Jordan holds the top five spots on the Bulls’ all-time single season points per game list.
The Chicago Bulls have had some of the best players in NBA history wear their uniform. Led by Michael Jordan, the franchise has won six championships. Let’s highlight their top five all-time single season leaders for points per game:
1. Michael Jordan, 37.1 PPG (1986-87)
2. Michael Jordan, 35.0 PPG (1987-88)
Jordan led the league in scoring again during the 1987-88 season with 35.0 points per game. He played all 82 games, shooting 53.5% from the field. Jordan won his first MVP Award and was also named Defensive Player of the Year. In addition to leading the league in scoring, he led the league with 3.2 steals per game.
3. Michael Jordan, 33.6 PPG (1989-90)
Jordan continued his dominance in 1989-90, leading the league in scoring at 33.6 points per game and in steals at 2.8 per game. He played all 82 games and shot 52.6% from the field. Jordan finished third in MVP voting and fifth in Defensive Player of the Year consideration, marking his fourth straight season as the league’s top scorer.
4. Michael Jordan, 32.6 PPG (1992-93)
In the 1992-93 campaign, Jordan led the NBA in scoring for the seventh straight season with 32.6 points per game. He also averaged 2.8 steals, the most in the league. He finished third in MVP voting and second in Defensive Player of the Year consideration. After winning his third straight championship, Jordan retired to play baseball, returning to the NBA in 1994-95 to lead the Bulls to three more titles before his second retirement.
