1986–87 Chicago Bulls season
| 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Doug Collins |
| Owner(s) | Jerry Reinsdorf |
| Arena | Chicago Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 40–42 (.488) |
| Place |
Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East First Round (Eliminated 0-3) |
|
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Sportsvision, WFLD |
| Radio | WMAQ |
The 1986–87 Chicago Bulls season was the 21st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
NBA Draft
Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players drafted by the franchise that played at least one NBA game.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Brad Sellers | F/C |  United States |
Ohio State |
| 2 | 28 | Larry Krystkowiak | F | United States |
Montana |
| 3 | 52 | Ricky Wilson | G | United States |
George Mason |
| 4 | 74 | Scott Meents | F | United States |
Illinois |
| 6 | 120 | Pete Myers | G | United States |
Arkansas--Little Rock |
Regular season
With yet another new head coach, Doug Collins, in for 1986-87, the Bulls improved to 40-42. Chicago qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season but was again eliminated by Boston in the first round.
The team's record was a secondary concern for most fans, who had their eyes riveted on team superstar Jordan. In late November and early December he went on a rampage, scoring 40 or more points in nine consecutive games. On February 26 he poured in 58 points against the New Jersey Nets, including a record 26 of 27 free throws. On March 4 he hit for 61 points against Detroit. Just a month later, on April 16, he matched that performance with 61 against Atlanta. That season Jordan became the first NBA player to reach 3,000 points in a season since Wilt Chamberlain did it in 1962-63.
Jordan led the league in scoring at 37.1 points per game, his career high for a season. He set Bulls single-season records for points (3,041), field goals (1,098), free throws (833), and steals (236). His output was rewarded with the first in a series of All-NBA First Team selections.
Playoffs
East First Round
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Chicago Bulls: Celtics win series 3-0
- Game 1 @ Boston Garden, Boston (April 23): Boston 108, Chicago 104
- Game 2 @ Boston Garden, Boston (April 26): Boston 105, Chicago 96
- Game 3 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (April 28): Boston 105, Chicago 94
Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference First Round (Boston won 3-0)
Awards and records
- Michael Jordan, NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest Winner
- Michael Jordan, All-NBA First Team
- Michael Jordan, NBA All-Star Game
References
See also
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