50 Memorable Michael Moments - Part 2 - Top 23
Posted by Ian Stonebrook | Sep 11, 2009 It’s time for round 2 of our Jordan tribute special, just hours before His Airness’ induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Be sure to watch the induction of Michael, as well as other greats David Robinson, John Stockton and coach Jerry Sloan, tonight on ESPN and NBA TV, from 6:30PM to 9:00PM, Eastern Time. From Air Jordan 1s to Converse Pro Leathers, and from big games at Madison Square Garden to the Playoff performances that took legendary to a whole new level, here are our Top 23 Memorable Michael Moments. Click here to see the final 23 Memorable Michael Moments. In case you missed it, check out part 1 of our 50 Memorable Michael Jordan Moments. |
23. Last Game
Jordan made the ruthless fans in Philly go soft as he was given a standing ovation after hitting two free throws after an expected foul. He’d exit the court as the greatest to ever play.
Shoe: Air Jordan 18
22. Rookie of the Year
Averages of 28, 6, and 6 helped Jordan to soar over Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie for the 84-85 Rookie of the Year Award.
Shoe: Air Jordan 1
21. ‘96 All Star Game
After de-pantsing Penny Hardaway during pre-game introductions, Jordan proved he was no joke dropping by 20 points in a victory over the West in his second All-Star Game MVP performance.
Shoe: Air Jordan 11
20. AJ 1’s vs NYK
In his last game as a Bull in MSG, Jordan donned OG 1’s he found in his closet for a 42 point, 8 rebound, 6 assist W over the Knicks. No word if they were DS or not.
Shoe: Air Jordan 1
19. ‘88 All Star Game
Dropping 40 points in a regular season game is newsworthy, but dropping 40 points on a collection of the league’s best players is unheard of. led the East over the West in an MVP performance that also saw 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 4 blocks, and 3 assists.
Shoe: Air Jordan 3
Sep 14, 2009 at 1:02 am
Man dat final shot in 98 gives me da chills up2dis day..
Da way da announcer says “hangs..fires..Scores!!..& da bulls lead 87-86..”
“Oh my goodness..Oh-Oh-Oh My Goodness..”
Classic..Just Classic
Sep 12, 2009 at 9:07 am
STILL wanna be like Mike…
Sep 12, 2009 at 2:30 am
hahhaha jkjkjkjkjkjk but i know somebody that said that and i slapped his dumb ah!!
MJ Greatest of ALL Time
Sep 12, 2009 at 2:28 am
Tracy McGrady is the greatest basketball player EVER!!!
Sep 11, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Michael Jordan, The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be…
Period…
Sep 11, 2009 at 10:35 pm
MIKE WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER G.O.A.T. Till i come thru
His airness is forever
Sep 11, 2009 at 9:53 pm
cool
Sep 11, 2009 at 7:23 pm
MJ is and will always be Basketball !!!
- rocking the 11’s today !!!
Sep 11, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Yea he’s The Greatest To Ever Play The Game.. No Lebron Or Nobody Is Coming Close No Matter what Thier stats look Like, I Mean In Every era Their Was More Than 1 Player That Could dunk Good or score Well, But None Like His Airness ( Micheal Jordan), With His heart And His Competiveness, And Great Mentol Stregnth, How he Could blank Every thing out and only concentrate on the Court! Thru sickness and emotional Pain, he Still rose to the top, Unlike these players of Today, or before him!! He deserves The Lable, THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Sep 11, 2009 at 4:21 pm
damn i had the shaqnosis that year in 3rd grade, and did u c that dunk shaq had @ the end of the all star video. but n e way mj g.o.a.t.
Sep 11, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Failed to mention I am a Knicks fan. That’s why those years of playoff losses were hard to digest.
Sep 11, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Michael jordan left behind a legacy that in my opinion will never be matched. It was tough seeing he and the rest of the Bulls teams fromthe late 80’s to mid 90’s constantly be on the winning end of those Eastern Conference Playoff battles. I wouldn’t admit it then but I always enjoyed watching him play, whether it was against my team or another; the way that he played was awe inspiring. I’m sure we all at one point or another while playing ball allowed our tonge to show like MJ on a drive down the lane to the basket. I miss his presence out there on the court; I wish he could still play at that level today. I will always be a fan and enjoy the memories he and a host of other stars left behind.
Sep 11, 2009 at 1:52 pm
got my bred 11s on right now. 630 ESPN!!!!!!
Sep 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm
MJ G.O.A.T I agree w/ Shaun can’t wait to tonight. XD
Sep 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm
@Troy
You can play against Mike 1 on 1 and I bet you can he can still beat your monkey ass at the age of 46. He is also one of the reasons why we have this website to post your dumb opinions so shut your damn mouth.
Sep 11, 2009 at 11:51 am
he was an amazing player with an amazing coach and teammates yeah he was def the MAIN reason the bulls got all of those rings but not the only reason. Rings are overrated when your just talking about one person.
Sep 11, 2009 at 11:34 am
That crossover on Byron Russell is still the nastiest I have ever seen.
Sep 11, 2009 at 11:32 am
Its been a long time coming
Sep 11, 2009 at 11:19 am
IT’SSS THE GGGGOOOOOAAAATTTTTT
Sep 11, 2009 at 11:07 am
god in shape of mike…NOPE DONT THINK SO
Sep 11, 2009 at 10:53 am
I can not wait to watch tonight. It’s gonna be memorable.
Sep 11, 2009 at 10:48 am
God in shape of Mike…
G.O.A.T!!!!!