Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan owns some of the top moments in the history of the NBA. Here are his individual top 30.
When talking about various NBA players, certain moments come to mind. For the Chicago Bulls, those moments often involve one specific player — Michael Jordan.
When you think of Kevin Garnett, you probably think of his “anything is possibleeeeeeeeee!” cry at the end of the 2008 Finals. When you think of LeBron James, you probably think of his chase-down block in the 2016 Finals. When you think of Allen Iverson, you probably think of the step-over.
So what about MJ, the man that many consider to be the greatest basketball player to ever grace this Earth? Here are his 30 greatest moments of all time.
30. The two-handed chase-down block
It doesn’t feel right to include a play where MJ was wearing a Washington Wizards uniform in his top-30 moments of all time, but this moment was so magnificent that it had to be included.
This block would’ve been outstanding for anyone in any stage of their career, but this was an out-of-shape, formerly (twice) retired Michael Jordan who made this play. The block itself is breathtaking, but the context is what makes it such a great moment.
Jordan had his shot blocked on the other end – something I’m guessing he doesn’t like – and then got revenge by flying down the court and literally grabbing the opposing player’s shot out of mid-air.
Oh, and it was against the Chicago Bulls. Two forms of revenge in a brilliant two-handed block. Not a bad way to start this list.