Mar 28, 2003; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan (23) slices between Los Angeles Lakers forward Mark Madsen (35) and Derek Fisher (2) and Rick Fox (44) as he goes to the basket during the Wizards 108 – 94 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center. Jordan scored 23 points in the game. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast dives into the last great games for all-time great players like Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade.
The return of one of our favorite series: the last great game for all-time great players. In this edition, we’ll look at the final great games for:
- Michael Jordan
- 43 points four days after he turned 40 years old.
- Dirk Nowitzki
- His last home game as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
- Kevin McHale
- 30 points in the 1993 NBA Eastern Conference First Round.
- Dwyane Wade
- 35 points off the bench as he winds down his career with the Miami Heat.
- Gary Payton
- “The Glove” putting up 27 and 11 for the Boston Celtics
- Artis Gilmore
- Two games in 1987 where Gilmore turns back the clock with his patented double-double ability.
Lastly, some bonus research on triple-doubles including instances of triple-doubles with 10+ points, 10+ assists and 10+ blocks, triple-doubles with 10+ points, 10+ rebounds and 10+ blocks.
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