relative to the offensive style we see in today's NBA, and to a large degree the game is more exciting now. But you can't tell me that Mash's tempo and footwork and jumper weren't entertaining. Even in really crappy standard definition videos. Probably just some nostalgia taking over, but videos of Mashburn, Glen Rice, and MJ operating in the mid-range are beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27cFE7rtHrE