1990— Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo Bills 1967— Deacon Jones, DE, Los Angeles Rams 5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1989 First Round Highest Player Efficiency Rating all time, career: 27.91, Highest Box Plus/Minus all time, all-time career: 9.22, Most times leading the league in Win Shares, all-time career: 9 times, Most times leading the league in Box Plus/Minus, all-time career: 10 times, Most times leading the league in Value Over Replacement Player (VORP), all-time career: 9 times, Most times leading the league in PER, all-time career: 7 times, Highest Win Shares / 48 all-time career: 0.2505, Only rookie in NBA history to lead his team in four statistics (1984–85), Second rookie in NBA history to average 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists (1984–85), One of two players in NBA history to score 3,000 points in a season: 3,041 points scored in 82 games played (37.1 ppg) (1986–87), First player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season: 236 steals, 125 blocks (1986–87)[42], Only player in NBA history with more than one season of 200 steals and 100 blocked shots: 259 steals, 131 blocks (1987–88)[42], Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)[42], First player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player during his career, First player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year during his career, Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring, win Most Valuable Player, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)[42], First player in NBA history to win Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)[42], First player in NBA history to lead the league both in scoring and steals in the same season (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93), Fourth player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win the NBA championship in the same season, One of three players in history to sweep the Most Valuable Player awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and NBA Finals in the same season (1995–96, 1997–98), One of three players in history to win an Olympic gold medal both as an amateur and professional (1984, 1992), Sixth player in history to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship and NBA championship, Only player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year (1984–85), Defensive Player of the Year (1987–88), NBA MVP (1987–88, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1997–98), All-Star MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), and Finals MVP (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998), Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the second-best regular season record in NBA history (72 wins, 10 losses), Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the best combined regular season and postseason record in NBA history (87 wins, 13 losses), Only player in NBA history to score 15 or more points in all games in his career: 179 games, Outscored 268 of 269 opponents faced in the playoffs on points per game, Highest Player Efficiency Rating all time playoffs, career: 28.6, Highest Box Plus/Minus all time, all time playoffs career: 11.14, Only guard in NBA history to lead his team in all 5 categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) during a playoff series, Jordan came close to leading all 5 categories in a playoff series on 3 more occasions, Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (7 times), Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (5 times), Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists in a title run (2 times), Averaged at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a record 9 different playoff runs, Only player in NBA history to shoot at least 38% on 3-point field goals in 3 NBA Finals runs (minimum 15 points per game and 1.5 three-point attempts per game), In the 1997 title run, Jordan led a championship team in all 5 main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) for the last 3 rounds of the 1997 Playoffs, Only player in NBA history to lead a team to the championship with only one teammate averaging double figures in scoring, Most Valuable Player awards: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998), Scoring 20 or more points in all games, career: 35 games, One of seven players to lead a team in 4 out of 5 categories for an NBA Finals, Most Valuable Player awards: 3 (1988, 1996, 1998), First player to record a triple-double in All-Star Game history: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists in 26 minutes (1997), Ninth pair of teammates in NBA history to score 40 or more points in the same game: Chicago Bulls (110) at Indiana Pacers (102), February 18, 1996[24][43], One of at least three pairs of teammates in NBA history to record triple-doubles in the same game: Chicago Bulls (126) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (121), January 3, 1989 (OT). The award ran through 1996. **Jordan scored 45 points against the Seattle SuperSonics twice. 1979— Lee Roy Selmon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2014 - J. J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans, 2011 - Justin Smith, DE, San Francisco 49ers Tied with Alvin Robertson. 1974— Joe Greene, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers 2003— Michael Strahan, New York Giants 1980— Nolan Cromwell, Los Angeles Rams A year-by-year list of the Kia Defensive Player of the Year Award winners:. 2000— La'Roi Glover, New Orleans Saints 2002 - Derrick Brooks, OLB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1979— Lee Roy Selmon, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers From 1969 to 1991, the Pro Football Writers Association NFL Defensive Player of the Year was presented by Pro Football Weekly only. 3 games, vs. Boston Celtics, 1987 First Round What did Jordan … Jordan bagged 5 sacks and 12 tackles (9 solo, 6 tackles for loss of yards) over the last month, totaling 235 snaps played in 5 games. The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. It was later broken by the Los Angeles Lakers during a stretch from 2001 to 2002. Jordan did it 5 times. He did so twice. 2007— Patrick Kerney, Seattle Seahawks However, since wins and losses are a team achievement, only lesser known statistics are listed here. 1997— Dana Stubblefield, DT, San Francisco 49ers, 1992 - Junior Seau, MLB, San Diego Chargers Regular season games in which Jordan was leading scorer: Regular season games in which Jordan was team's leading scorer: Regular season games in which Jordan was Bulls leading scorer: Highest percentage of team's points, game: The longest losing streak of his career was eight games, which occurred during his third stint in the NBA, with the Washington Wizards (November 4 to 22, 2001). 1996— Kevin Greene, Carolina Panthers 14, first half, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 16, 1993, Field goals made, quarter: 10, fourth quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990, Field goals made, overtime: 4, at New York Knicks, May 9, 1989, Field goal attempts, game: 45, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988, Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988, Field goal attempts, quarter: 13, first quarter, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992, Field goal attempts, overtime: 5, first overtime, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986, Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992, Free throws made, game: 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989, Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991, Free throws made, overtime: 3, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998, Free throw attempts, game: 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989, Free throw attempts, overtime: 5, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998, Assists, game: 14, at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993, Personal fouls, overtime: 3, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 5, 1989, Points, half: 34, first half, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001, Points, first quarter: 24, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001, Points, second quarter: 19, vs. Chicago Bulls, January 4, 2002, MCI Center record — points, game: 51, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001. 1991— Pat Swilling, OLB, New Orleans Saints 1993 - Deion Sanders, CB, Atlanta Falcons 5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round 2001— Michael Strahan, New York Giants However, everyone knows Jordan because of his playoff history. AP Player of the Year Award; John R. Wooden Award; Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award; Final Four Most Outstanding Player; NCAA Season Honors. Just five players in … However, it became defunct after 1997. The Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) is made up of sportswriters who cover the NFL and the 32 teams on a daily basis. 2012— J. J. Watt, Houston Texans 1993— Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo Bills 2011 - Justin Smith, DE, San Francisco 49ers 1969— Dick Butkus, MLB, Chicago Bears 1981— Fred Dean, San Francisco 49ers 2012 - J. J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans 1969— Bobby Bell, Kansas City Chiefs Michael Jordan holds approximately 200 records as a Chicago Bull; these are some of them. 1970— Mike Curtis, Baltimore Colts 1976— Jerry Sherk, DT, Cleveland Browns 2009— Darrelle Revis, New York Jets 1998— Reggie White, Green Bay Packers 1985— Andre Tippett, New England Patriots 2009— Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers The most recent occurrence is listed. With his team sitting at 10-2 and in the driver’s seat for the No. Jordan is also the only player to score 40+ at age 40 or older. 2003 - Ray Lewis, ILB, Baltimore Ravens Check out stats on every National Basketball Association Defensive Player of the Year winner on ESPN.com. 1988— Mike Singletary, Chicago Bears 2016 - Khalil Mack, DE, Oakland Raiders 2016 - Aaron Donald, DT, Los Angeles Rams 3 games, vs. New Jersey Nets, 1998 First Round, Points, 3-game series: 135, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round (45.0 ppg), Points, 5-game series: 226, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round (45.2 ppg), Points, game: 63, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986 (2 OT)[34], Points, two consecutive games: 112, at Boston Celtics, 1986 Eastern Conference First Round, April 17 (49), 20 (63), 1986 (56.0 ppg), Outscoring the opposing team in a quarter: Jordan outscored the entire opposing team 20–19 in the second quarter of Game 1 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, April 28, 1988[citation needed], Most points in three quarters: Jordan scored 54 points in three quarters (17 points in the second, 19 in the third and 18 in the fourth) in Game 3 of the 1992 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992[citation needed], Most points without making the NBA Finals, one postseason: 591, 1989, and 587, 1990, NBA record 5 playoff series averaging at least 40 points per game, Field goals made, 3-game series: 53, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round, Field goals made, 5-game series: 86, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals, Field goals made, 6-game series: 101, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals, Field goals made, game: 24, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988[35], Consecutive field goals made in a game without a miss: 13, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, June 5, 1991, Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988[35], Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992[36], Three-point field goal attempts, half: 9, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992, Free throws made, one postseason: 183 (1989), Free throws made, game (regulation): 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989[36], Free throws made, half: 14, second half, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 28, 1990, Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991[37], Free throw attempts, one postseason: 229 (1989), Free throw attempts, 4-game series: 58, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 1985 First Round, Free throw attempts, game (regulation): 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989, Free throw attempts, half: 17, second half, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989, Free throw attempts, quarter: 14, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991, Highest scoring average, points per game, any championship series: 41.0 (246/6), vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals[38], Points, 6-game series: 246, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals (41.0 ppg), Consecutive games scoring 40 or more points: 4, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 11, 1993 to June 18, 1993[38], Consecutive games scoring 20 or more points: 35, June 2, 1991 to June 14, 1998[38], Scoring 30 or more points in all games, any championship series: 6 games, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals, Points, half: 35, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992[38], Field goals made, half: 14, twice[39]