Genetics, capacity to learn, mental fortitude, self-efficacy, support systems and a whole host of other reasons, there are so many factors that come into play as to why MJ was so good there is no one single reason.
4 of the seasons Jordan played in the league Kobe did also so was it the same for Kobe?MJ was 6'6 going against 6'3 construction workers, baggers and garbage men...
There hasn’t been a more graceful and athletic player since which is crazy.