Recent reports and analysis have raised questions about the validity of Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award, suggesting that the Bulls may have inflated his stats during that season. Jordan himself emphasized the importance of stats for such awards. The controversy has sparked debates and criticisms, with some calling the award fraudulent and challenging Jordan's legacy.
"Michael Jordan’s 1988 Defensive Player of the Year award? Fugazi! Fraudulent! Inflated stats!" https://t.co/67bUVFNrXb
After much consideration, I've concluded that Michael Jordan deserved the 1988 DPOY. Working on a rebuttal to friends of HoS @tomhaberstroh and @getnickwright.
Why Michael Jordan’s controversial 1988 Defensive Player of the Year Award is suddenly being questioned https://t.co/tXgQGCYwX8 https://t.co/1Kqh5bWBuh
Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year Award became a hot button issue this week. ⬇️ https://t.co/4rCM8mvbvt
'Fraudulent!' Fox Sports Analyst Pokes Holes in Michael Jordan's Legacy After Bombshell Report of Stat Inflation During His Greatest Season https://t.co/VTtHNO7EvF
“This league gives defensive awards on reputation. It just tees me off.” -Michael Jordan to SI, Nov 1988 Jordan believed deeply that stats should drive the Defensive Player of the Year award. That’s how this story begins: https://t.co/Hj3TeIsRk6
Data reveals that the Bulls might have padded Michael Jordan's stats during his DPOY season https://t.co/7QfDbYzL0H
NEW REPORT @YahooSports: A closer look at Michael Jordan's 1988 DPOY award raises questions about its validity. Has LeBron James been chasing a ghost? https://t.co/Hj3TeIsRk6