On This Day in Sports History — April 19, 1998 Michael Jordan made history.

 

On April 19, 1998, Michael Jordan secured his record-breaking 10th NBA scoring title, averaging 28.7 points per game in the 1997-98 NBA season. This wasn’t just another accolade for MJ it was the final flourish of his unforgettable run with the Chicago Bulls, and a record that, to this day, no other player has matched.

The 1997-98 season, forever known as The Last Dance, was a tense, high-pressure campaign. With speculation swirling about the Bulls' dynasty crumbling, and head coach Phil Jackson’s exit already announced, the weight of the franchise fell squarely on Jordan’s shoulders. Despite injuries, locker room tension, and intense media scrutiny, Jordan once again rose above it all.

He not only led the league in scoring for the seventh consecutive season and 10th overall but also ranked among the league leaders in minutes played, field goal attempts, and free throws made. His relentless scoring was the engine that powered the Bulls to a 62-20 regular season record, finishing first in the Eastern Conference.

But Jordan wasn’t done.

That same year, he carried Chicago through a brutal playoff gauntlet, culminating in a legendary NBA Finals rematch against the Utah Jazz. His clinching shot in Game 6 the iconic crossover, pull up jumper over Bryon Russell became one of the most famous moments in sports history, sealing his sixth NBA title and sixth Finals MVP award.

Jordan’s dominance wasn’t confined to just numbers. It was in his ability to take over games in the clutch, deliver under crushing pressure, and intimidate the league with his unshakeable will to win. His 10 scoring titles are a testament to a career built on excellence, discipline, and an almost mythic competitive spirit.

To this day:

No player has surpassed 10 NBA scoring titles

Only a handful have even crossed four or five

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Jordan did it while winning championships, MVPs, and redefining the modern athlete’s global impact

On this day, we remember not just the milestone, but the man behind it the relentless competitor, the cultural icon, and the symbol of basketball greatness that Michael Jordan remains.

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