Elvin Hayes Teaching Michael Jordan The Fade Away

Elvin Hayes and Michael Jordan take the court. As fans and spectators watch, MJ stands in the paint with his hands on his hips. Elvin Hayes is standing at the free-throw line with the ball in his hands. then here is what happened next:

Michael Jordan asked, "What about that classic turn-around jump shot? Now, where did you learn that?

Elvin Hayes: "Well, Michael, to develop that shot. When I was in high school, it was because the guy jumped. So, I had to be able to get my shot off. Because I wasn't as tall as I am. And so I developed that shot in my backyard. And how it goes is that I just kind of turn my back to the guy and take a couple of bounces. And always go to the right and just kind of drop it down.

Full video link below:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QAvVDh9o8iI


A Inner Look at Elvin hayes:
Listed height6 ft 9 in
Listed weight235 lb
High schoolEula D. Britton (Rayville, Louisiana)
College Houston (1965–1968)
NBA draft1968: 1st round, 1st overall pick Selected by the San Diego Rockets
Playing career1968–1984
Position Power forward / center
Number11, 44
Career highlights and awards

• NBA champion (1978)

• 12× NBA All-Star (1969–1980)

• 3× All-NBA First Team (1975, 1977, 1979)

• 3× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1974, 1976)

• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1974, 1975)

• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1969)

• NBA scoring champion (1969)

• 2× NBA rebounding leader (1970, 1974)

• No. 11 retired by Washington Wizards

• No. 44 retired by Houston Rockets

• NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)

• Associated Press Player of the Year (1968)

• UPI Player of the Year (1968)

• Sporting News Player of the Year (1968)

• 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1967, 1968)

• No. 44 retired by Houston Cougars

Elvin Hayes is known for offensive and defensive. often regarded as one of the best power forwards in NBA history. being seventh all-time in NBA minutes played (at exactly 50,000), and missing only nine games during his 16-season career shows his longevity.

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