Chicago Bulls Tickets

As popular as the team became during their heyday in the 1990s, and as large of a following as they continue to have, it may shock people to know that Chicago Bulls tickets were once a tough sell in the Windy City. Back during the franchise's first three years of existence, they failed to draw an average of 5,000 fans per game and never once topped the 200,000 mark in total home attendance. Come year four, however, fans started to catch on, as the Bulls drew more than 330,000 total fans and more than 10,000 per game during the 1969-70 season, and over 414,000 total fans by the following season. After that, there were some up and down seasons, but since the 1989-90 season, the team has never drawn less than 18,000 fans per home game and only once -- in the lockout shortened 1998-99 season -- have fewer than 750,000 total tickets been sold. Impressive numbers, to be sure.

The Man Who Made Chicago Bulls Tickets Worth Owning

What was the catalyst for the increasing popularity of Chicago Bulls tickets? Ultimately, it all boils down to one man -- Michael Jordan. Jordan, believed by many to be one of if not the single greatest player in NBA history, was drafted by Chicago in the first round of the 1984 draft. Trying to sum up Jordan's career in a few words is like trying to describe what the view from the top of a mountain looks like; it can technically be done, but you really can't capture true spirit and magic of such a wondrous experience. He played for 14 seasons, winning six NBA titles, five MVP awards, six NBA Finals MVP awards, one NBA Defensive Player of the Year honor and was the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 1984-85 campaign. He was one of just three players to ever win league MVP, All-Star Game MVP and Finals MVP in the same season. Anyone lucky enough to score Bulls playoff tickets during Jordan's reign was always in for a great treat. He led the NBA in scoring 10 times and was a 9 time member of the All-NBA Defensive Team. Michael Jordan was the complete player, and he did things on a basketball court that no one could do before or has done since. No wonder people flocked to buy Bulls basketball tickets to see him play.