The difference between the style of play in the 1998 Finals and today is staggering. 1/X
38% of all half court possessions in the 98 Finals were created out of one-on-one situations. The #NBA average this season was 16%. 2/X
The Bulls made 1 corner 3-point attempt over 6 games in the 98 Finals. The #NBA average this season was 3.0 makes per game. Chicago did, however, make 69 midrange jump shots. 3/X
John Stockton created 10.2 points per game out of the pick and roll in the 1998 Finals. That would have ranked 44th in the #NBA last season. Trae Young led all players creating 30.3 points per game out of ball screens this season. 4/X
Michael Jordan scored 11.5 points per game off post ups in the 1998 Finals. Karl Malone scored 12.8 per game. Only one #NBA team scored over 8.5 points per game in the post this season (PHI, 12.6). 5/X
