Dec 21, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan unveils the new Charlotte Hornets logo at halftime during the game against the Utah Jazz at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
1. “The Last Dance”
Most knew it was over.
Even before Jordan stuck one final dagger in the Utah Jazz during Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, he knew it was over.
The dynasty was over.
Jordan’s left-elbow jumper over Bryon Russell with just a slight push-off, gave him 45 points on the night and the Bulls a 87-86 lead. The jumper clinched the Bulls’ sixth NBA title in an eight-year span.
While Scottie Pippen could hardly walk due to a lingering back issue, Jordan took on basically, the entire offensive load, but it was his steal of Karl Malone‘s last post-up the possession prior to his shot that sealed the deal.
It was over, but the Bulls etched themselves into NBA lore as arguably the greatest (non-Bill Russell Celtics) dynasty in the history of pro basketball.
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