I've been having similar thoughts. I imagine that imitation is also playing a big role, both on the parts of these players and their coaches, as well as the opposing players and coaches.

Because he was the consensus GOAT, Jordan became a template for these wings going forward. If you have a guy who can do Jordan-type stuff, why would you try to make him do something else? You're going to put similar kinds of players around him and use him in similar ways, until someone comes up with a better way to use guys with these abilities.