"I don't want to talk about this motherf**ker no more really man; I'm tired of Mike man" - 2x NBA champion reflects on how Michael Jordan developed his signature fadeaway

During his NBA career, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had many unstoppable moves. Jordan's offensive arsenal was a sight, from his gravity-defying dunks to his nimble lay-ups.

Early in his career, MJ relied heavily on his athleticism. In each game, he posterized guys who dared to contest his shots. This attribute made him one of the most feared players in the league, especially in the paint. As the years went by, he became more reliant on his inside game.

However, this proved to be an advantage for the Bulls' rivals, the Detroit Pistons. They were extremely physical while defending him at the perimeter and double teamed him whenever he stepped inside.

As a result, Jordan figured out how to use his turnaround jumper. On No Chill with Gilbert Arenas, two-time champion Vernon Maxwell recalled how Jordan developed the lethal shot.

"I think with me and Mike, when we used to play against each other, he's like, he used to post me up all the time," Maxwell said. "He's a god-d**n 6'6, 218 [pounds] and he used to post me up all the time."

"when he figured out that turnaround s**t he used to pick me up with that ... I don't want to talk about this motherf**ker no more really man. I'm tired of Mike man."

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Michael Jordan helped inspire an entire generation of athletes

Michael Jordan's moves weren't the only ones that players right now copy

Many players today consider Michael Jordan the best basketball player of all time. During his 15-year NBA career, he paved the way for players like him to dominate the league.

Early in his playing days, he helped popularize the longer shorts that modern players use. Steering away from the shorter shorts that NBA legends like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson used to wear, MJ became a trendsetter.

MJ's famous signature shoes were also impactful. Back then, the NBA favored Converse shoes for their white color. However, MJ went down a different route and wore his Air Jordans, which the league didn't like. Jordan and Nike continued to go defy the norm, which ultimately led the league to allow players to wear the sneakers during games.

Nowadays, Jordan's sneakers are worn by more than just athletes. Even music artists get a chance to collaborate with the Jordan Brand.