Jordan vs Magic 1991 Finals - What Really Happened

[@mireilledavidson9427]

Here's 2 fun facts: Michael was the leading scorer in 165 of 179 playoff games . He also lead both teams in scoring in 36 of 37 playoff series. Let that sink in.

[@celestialdemon1316]

And the one series where he was outscored was his first ever playoff series, and he was outscored by a single point.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yup! And the one series he was outscored was his rookie year first playoff matchup. Then it never happened again lol

[@LuisGallegos-fh1vq]

This is why Nick Wrong and Shannon Not so Sharpe can't be taken seriously. They both said Jordan beat a washed up Magic past his prime. They just hate the fact Jordan was that good.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Oh for sure. They'll ignore the facts to spin their narrative. They also say jordan failed on the wizards cuz they didn't win it all. Fact is Jordan was already hands down the greatest of all time. He just came back to help the young team and also scratch that itch to compete again. He wasn't supposed to win more snd didn't need to. The difference with their goat is that Lebron only has 4 and is still building super teams to try and catch Jordan but can't. Jordans final years were fun and casual. Lebrons are desperate

[@kerry-j4m]

Those 2 are true-HATERS-they're jealous of

[@editorodriguez6554]

@@TheRealMindCrimeexactly people always want to bring up the wizards years but he wasn’t there to win championships that wasn’t a championship team. He just wanted to help them out cause they were a young team. And not only did Jordan play great and just wanted to have fun but his last year he was dealing with knee problems. like you said and everyone knows this.when he joined the wizards he had nothing to prove he just wanted to help the team out and just have fun. Lebron on the other hand won’t retire because he’s just trying all he can to catch up to Jordan, which he never will

[@editorodriguez6554]

And what what people won’t understand Leslie LeBron those one two more championships and make it six that would be his 22nd and 23rd season and that won’t make him anywhere near Jordan cause for Lebron to I accomplished that He would have to build a super team like always and it would take him 23 seasons to win 6 while Jordan did it in less time. If Jordan didn’t retire in 93 the would have had 4 and five in 94 and 95z

[@chicagonews1017]

15:09 IN THE VIDEO ON THE JORDAN PULL UP JUMPER , you see jordan limping after the shot and didnt quit , didnt complain about being hurt , he played through it

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Exactly. He never did. He always hid his injuries so they wouldn't be exploited. He wanted to win only. He actually didn't like all the attention that he got. Players now do the opposite. Even fake injuries to get attention.

[@Saixjacket]

Marv Albert’s “a spectacular move by Michael Jordan” is the call of calls. Overlay that on the cbs theme and it’s magic.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Lol. Its really legendary. Been saying that one since i was still young. Good times.

[@fairydust22002]

I don't listen to most media people because it's not about facts and history it's about rewriting history to fit their narrative. It's fact Lakers were not an easy team to beat and MJ and the bulls were a true contender. Boy do I miss MJ playing

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I'm the same way fairydust. I stopped watching mainstream media and got off social media years ago and i love it.

[@fairydust22002]

@@TheRealMindCrime yeah, I did the same. Fun fact- did you know MJ owns a nascar race way. Its air speedway. I could be wrong on the name.

[@kenb2671]

I miss watching both MJ's playing.

[@christenn32]

That layup by Jordan is so iconic. The NBA used that for years in their promotional spots on tv back then.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I know lol. I love that it was an accident. Him thinking perkins was gonna block him so he improvised

[@christenn32]

​@TheRealMindCrime I try to spread the word as much I can on why he did it because, for some reason, I see so many people hating on the move now saying it was unnecessary. My guess is it's just Lebron's fans being tacky. Context always matters.

[@editorodriguez6554]

All these Jordan haters always gonna say that Jordan beat it all the Lakers team which obviously they warrant because they were in their prime and then they beat the Pistons, which were also old which they just came off championship in 1990 and were the defending champs. How come Lebron couldn’t win a championship until he had to run away to Miami and play with two all star players. Jordan stayed in one team and the team just kept getting better each year. Why can’t LeBron do that? Why can’t he just stay on one team and help them get better? Why does he have to keep hopping to whatever team has the greatest chance of winning the championship?

[@TheRealMindCrime]

MJ vs Lebron is no comparison. Not in my world lol

[@J24J]

Lebron fans love to say that MJ's "spectacular move" was completely unnecessary. I also heard what you heard. Michael himself explained what happened. He saw Sam Perkins on his right and that's why he switched hands.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Exactly. From the horses mouth. We all know MJ. He didn't do that stuff for fun lol. If he thought he was clear he was gonna dunk it but did that amazing move thinking Perkins was gonna block or foul him.

[@pbailed8007]

LeBron is soft. and so are his delusional fans.

[@smoothALOE]

That’s because LeBron is one of the most overrated dunkers of all time. He basically only has one dunk cause he’s more power than finesse. Jordan had the perfect combination of both. That’s why he could go strong to the rim or just lay it in softly without any hesitation (and his layup package is easily better than LeBron’s dunk highlights). It’s really not even close.

[@bookieallen7448]

@@TheRealMindCrime I don’t take Nick Wrong & Shannon Sharpe seriously at they said The Pistons was old in 91 but then turn around says The Bulls got Rodman in 96 😂they are 2 idiots

[@--ArcAngel--]

I recently rewatched a game from this Bulls/Lakers finals and learned something surprising -- the Lakers had an enormous free throw advantage. I think I was watching game 3? The Lakers already had like 31 more free throws than the Bulls. So the Bulls had to overcome that disparity, too.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Nice! Probably that intense defense from the bulls huh? I can definitely imagine them getting more foul calls cuz Magic was still the most popular player.

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

There’s an excellent video by AOH showing Pippen, Grant and Longley and how much they really contributed it shows MJ playing Magic on D and Pippen getting smoked through the Grant years.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yes! I've actually seen that one. Really good breakdown.

[@Pseudog831]

Contrary to what many people think, the easiest series of Chicago's six championships was the '96 Finals. The series where Jordan is said to have had his worst game is actually the easiest series to win because it was a tremendous defensive matchup of two strong defenses that hurt Jordan's stats, but also because Seattle's offense self-destructed with having spent too much energy on defense. If we look closely at the '96 Finals, you'll notice that Jordan was the only player on the offense that really did anything. It was a Finals where Jordan's stats were down compared to his other five Finals, but the scoring support from Chicago's other players - from Pippen to Kukoc to Harper to Kerr - was so minimal that it's hard to think of him having bad game when watching the game.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yeah that series was hard to rewatch. No one really played great.

[@redhorsepapi]

So basically this finals could be compared to Warriors vs Cavs back in 2015. Steph was the MVP and Lebron was still considered the best player in the league by many. Lebron had a stacked team and the Warriors were a relatively young team. And I'm pretty sure no one thought the Warriors were gonna win that one. Unless you rooted against Lebron 😂 But yeah, Jordan DIDN'T play a "washed" Magic Johnson

[@evolucien1309]

Def agree with the Cavs being heavily favored. In fact...odds-wise...that was the biggest upset in nba finals hostory. Fun fact, Lebron has LOST 3 of the top 5 biggest upsets in NBA finals history. Mavs, Spurs, and 2015 Warriors. And they were so lopsided odds-wise, because he continuously stacked his teams.

[@redhorsepapi]

@@evolucien1309 damn makes me wish I could've bet on those finals lol

[@mike_tkgchs]

Yup, defo no washed old ass lakers

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Similar. But by this time MJ was facing a 5 time champ. But I do see the similarities. Steph was the underdog because of experience and so was MJ in this situation

[@BooperDooper-qb2nd]

An inexperienced warriors team who never went to the finals prior to 2015. And lebron fans have a nerve to said the warriors were a superteam in 2015 😂😂

[@kaukase539]

When you say „oh god Look at that“ 15:21 it looks like he is flying!

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I know! Even though i grew up watching it i still get amazed seeing it again.

[@smoothALOE]

To me, the best team MJ’s Bulls faced in the Finals was the 1997 Utah Jazz, but the most-talented, in my view, was the 1992 Portland Trailblazers. Honestly, though, all the teams they faced were great teams. The fact that the Blazers have the worst record of any of those teams and won 57 games is pretty impressive.

[@Wayne-tk5mx]

Paxson was red hot the whole playoff he was around 70% shooting avg at one point ,this was where mj realized he could trust his teammates more, by coach Phil Jackson saying mj who's open , mj says paxs , i also believe it shows mjs growth as in the 97s finals where he says to steve kerr if Stockton comes over to double be ready as mj is trying to use his cup and towel to cover up his lips ,Steve has no idea of this and just yells back if Stockton comes over ill be ready. 😅.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I know! That clip is so funny. MJ keeping it on the low and Kerr shouting it out thay he'll be ready 😆 🤣 😂 He was so excited and boy did he deliver.

[@LawrenceAugust_]

Magic was runner up for MVP that year and had won MVP two years in a row previous. He was only 31 (MJ won his last chip at 35) Magic’s stat line in 1990-91: 19.4 / 12.5 / 7.0 His career stat line: 19.5 / 11.2 / 7.2 Divac had better numbers in 1991 Finals that the Lakers lost than Kareem did in the 1988 Finals they won: Divac averaged 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 5 games in the 1991 NBA Finals. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 7 games in the 1988 NBA Finals. And yes, MJ guarded him in the Finals… “After reviewing the game film from the 1991 NBA Finals, it turns out the Jordan - not Pippen - guarded Magic Johnson for nearly 85-90% of that series. The exception was the first half of Game 2 and the 2H of Game 3. Out of 24 playoff series, Michael Jordan - not Scottie Pippen -guarded the better perimeter player more often. Specifically, Jordan guarded the better perimeter player during 13 playoff series, while Pippen guarded the better perimeter player 11 times.” web.archive.org/web/20150318000744/chasing23.com/did-scottie-pippen-always-guard-the-other-teams-best-player/

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I agree. Looking at that stat line and people pretending he was washed is just so ridiculous.

[@--ArcAngel--]

Yeah Scottie was switched on to Magic because Mike was about to foul out...otherwise Mike was on Magic for the most part.

[@editorodriguez6554]

I just noticed that Larry Bird was 34 in 1991 and people want to say he was old. Well Jordan came back after his first retirement at 33 years old anyone three straight for a total of 6. So I don’t want to hear that these players were old when Jordan came back at the same age everyone keeps sayin Bird and Majic were old And play at a high-level was considered the best player from 96 to 98 to his retirement and Won 3 more championships.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Bird and Magic were in their primes age wise. Sadly that bad back took bird outa the game too early and magics hiv situation took him away while he was still winning mvps.

[@fwily2580]

I went to the games at the old Chicago stadium in 90-91. They dominated with defense, running and instant offense. Teams were 20 points down before they knew it. Ask mark price, ask Charles Barkley

[@JustAMessanger-o7g]

It amazes me that people say MJ only beat Magic cuz the lakers were old and Magic was washed. Makes no sense.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I don't think they understand that Magic only retired because of hiv. He was still ballin out and extending his peak at this time.

[@JustAMessanger-o7g]

@@TheRealMindCrime No they don’t. They have to ignore the obvious to suit their narrative.

[@SportsCleFan]

4:38 Jordan was at his peak in ‘93

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Can't argue with that. I think 93 the game was a walk in the park for MJ. Still had mkst of his athleticism and his old man fundamentals were starting to form. We kinda got the ultimate jordan at that point.

[@BallCDO]

​@@TheRealMindCrimefacts. I loved 96 MJ the best tho.

[@mattchooblink]

This year’s finals are underwhelming

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Agreed. Pure dominance by boston. On both ends.

[@Our-T-Y-The-Guy-Has-Arrive]

if you like you check out Secret Base (Jerry West's beef with the Lakers complicated his legendary history with a legendary franchise ) video if you too RIP Jerry West

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Good call. Thank you for the suggestion. RIP Mr West. 🙏

[@dionysise5008]

Magic has been the GOAT

[@TheRealMindCrime]

He's still top 3 on my list. He did so much in so little time. Truly great.

[@kenb2671]

He was the "quarterback" of Showtime. The height, vision, skill, athleticism and basketball IQ was awesome. MJ's no look passes alone were fun to watch. He is definitely in my top 5 greatest of all time.

[@4th_tribe_prince]

And he did not put a triple double on Mike. He scored 7 points on Mike. 4 free-throws points. 1 very long close out 3 points shot at the end shot clock in the 3rd. Other than that magic could do nothing

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yeah I remember watching back those games and Magic was visibly very frustrated at how little room he could move with Jordan guarding him.

[@orinocoPL]

Funniest part? lebronaphiles will insist that Magic was "weak" because he had HIV. Doesn't matter that he was recognised as HIV positive after the finals...

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I know. They don't get it. Magic was still peaking at this time. He played amazing in those finals. Bulls defense and Jordans defense, passing, and scoring rampage is what overwhelmed them. Kinda like what we're seeing with Boston right now. They are simply dominating the msvs on both ends. Kyrie and Luka are still great but they are getting rammed right now lol.

[@jacquelinegomez9123]

this match up is somewhat and supposedly recreate last 2009 Cavs VS Lakers (Bron VS Kobe) is like passing on the torch. but it never materialised due to LeChoke VS Magic..

[@LawrenceAugust_]

Jordan beat FIVE Finals opponents with a +7 or higher Net Rtg LeBron beat ONE: 2016 GSW

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Damn

[@Owatupcuz]

I know it off topic but it crazy seen A.C green wearing arm sleeve lol

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Dude, thay guy was rhe iron man! Played through all kinds of injuries and never missed games.

[@MrDholloway2]

MJ averaged more assist than Magic in 91 Finals, as well.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yessir! Beat him at his own game that finals.

[@gratitudedude4280]

I wonder if Larry legend and magic had been able to play another like 5-7 years..? lol

[@mike_tkgchs]

Would have been some sick eastern conference playoffs if you throw in the pistons. Not that the East was sucky by any chance

[@Lomno12]

And add nikos galis and len bias to celtics....

[@mike_tkgchs]

@@Lomno12 oh dear lord yes... bias man, how good he could have been

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I wish that happened. Bird and Magic were both gone in an instance. Imagine if Magic played long enough til they got Shaq lol

[@lokinocmrperfaq4two175]

10:49 but even w great d n bone crushing big body, my 90s knicks couldn't do it thanx mj23, even aftermj23 retired..

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yup. They raised their offense enough to compensate and locked down that d right back at ya. Great battles with these teams.

[@pillbox1240]

Lakers vs Pistons in 88-89 was memorable. Lakers got better by 91 after Kareem’s retirement and their new style of play. Knocked out in 90 by Suns trying to play too fast in the old system.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Oh that pistons series was epic!

[@yepyep7399]

Common man back then before Michael showed everyone how to train... All the players were past their prime @ Johnson's age and he had No Pat Riley a injured Worthy that couldn't run or leap No Kareem no Cooper and a injured B Scott

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Look up Magics numbers that series and that season. He was crushing it still.

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

Not a sun's fan but I love KJ

[@TheRealMindCrime]

KJ was a beast man. We loved him here in Phx.

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

@@TheRealMindCrime AI before AI!

[@jadenseymour1920]

Have you reacted to how good Larry bird was on nonstop? Its a really great video

[@TheRealMindCrime]

I haven't yet. Its on my list though. I'll bump it up for ya lol. Thanks for the suggestion

[@2playschemeo.p.croutes724]

I feel like prime is between the ages that f 25-35.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

His ultimate prime was probably 92-93. He still was very athletic and his fundamentals were beginning to be mastered.

[@gumdeo]

The GOAT demolished the Lakers.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yup. He messed them up bad. But if he leaves now they actually would be looking good next season. The roster is solid.

[@Mvfasalways]

Hey bro have you ever watched winning time on HBO max?

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Yes i have! Sad it got canceled cuz i really enjoyed it

[@Mvfasalways]

@@TheRealMindCrime you watching clipped?

[@Hoemai]

MJ is in goat gategory for me but still i don't have to like him as personality.. good team m8 tho , my 2 cents

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Oh for sure. I don't like Tom Brady but I know what he accomplished. Same idea. Liking a player is for our favorite players. Like Nash, Wade, and Tmac for me. But I know they're not the goat.

[@alexgiamartino7102]

I absolutely love your channel but you know this because you kept saying sorry you need to stop pausing the videos every two seconds other than that you're funny ask fuck and mostly have great takes and information or points just need to cut back on pausing the video so much. But keep up the amazing content look forward to seeing you channel explode.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Thanks Alex. I'm actively working on it. Its hard for me to remember the thoughts i have in the moment which is why i pause but I'm learning to wait a bit and only chime in on some stuff i have to say instead of all of it. I'll keep improving. Thanks for rhe support.

[@alexgiamartino7102]

@@TheRealMindCrime of course I completely understand you want to make sure you get your thoughts or point across before you forget it and it's not that much of an issue just wanted to give you some feedback but like I said you make great videos and we share the same distain for the fake goat Lebum James so keep it up you have a life long sub here

[@brotherblack8961]

Magic took a first year coach n blade divac to the finals

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Magic always said he didn't care who was playing with him cuz he expected to win no matter what. This shows that. He was always gonna be a contender if it wasn't for hiv.

[@Lomno12]

Eeeeer, i would kinda take prime Bird over prime Magic... but it is soooo close that either wouldn't hurt 😂

[@bottomuptv9836]

Good luck with that 😅

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Agreed! They're just different enough to make it a fun argument but they both had the same will to win and greatness in my mind. Either way magic is always my starting pg and bird is always my stsrtjng sf.

[@bottomuptv9836]

@@TheRealMindCrime agreed!the best ever Mike,magic,and larry

[@Lomno12]

​@@TheRealMindCrimei agree, both in my top starting 5

[@pv2639]

I thought he said his sons couldn't win it 😂😂😂😂

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Sons?

[@Ercikauskas]

How old Are You??

[@TheRealMindCrime]

41

[@g99se9]

The fact that these videos have to be made makes me laugh for LeBronzes future.

[@TheRealMindCrime]

Speaking of Lebronze....Lebron is leading the usa team for the first time since we got lebroze medal. No kobe and wade to bail him out this time. This is gonna be bad.

[@g99se9]

😂

[@bookieallen7448]

Magic & Worthy were all stars Pippen wasn’t

[@Gaderelli]

Magic wasn't even the best player on his team ! Kareem was. PS Nash was Waaaaay better. Bird ruled the 80s and ruled Jordan as well.

[@hashmoncrief6965]

All I got to say, Jordan got lucky and he knows it, Magic Johnson had a few new teammates, and they still made it to the championship game, magic getting diagnosed with HIV, in the season of 91 and 92, save Michael Jordan's career, because there is no way that Jordan would have been able to beat magic and the Lakers, three times in a row, cuz the Lakers would have made it back and people don't remember Jordan didn't want to face magic and the Lakers in the championship game, Jordan really was rooting for Portland, and everybody forgets if it wasn't for Scottie Pippen's defense on magic, Jordan wouldn't even have that ring, bring all your stats up you want, that's fine, but I was there for the games.

[@Lomno12]

Didn't video just say mj guarded mj mostly? I lso disagree with statement that mj wouldn't have rings...

[@torbjornripstrand1103]

Stupid. MJ guarded Magic and of course Pippen had a good series for once

[@chuckihendrix9]

Come on ... There was no rooting for Portland or being afraid of playing LA, he was asked a question and answered honestly because he respected Magic

[@JustAMessanger-o7g]

Nice hypothetical, but we will never know. And MJ was the primary defender on magic for every game except g2. So pippen had very little defensive impact on magic since he barely guarded him outside g2. Doesn’t matter that MJ would rather face drexler, he still crushed magic in 1991 and then drexler in 1992. So MJ did not get lucky.

[@torbjornripstrand1103]

@@JustAMessanger-o7g Pippen had problems with Worthy so I guess he needed a switch

[@yepyep7399]

Take Phil Jackson away from Jordan injure pippens ankle and take away Grant or Rodman THAT'S WHAT MAGIC WAS UP AGAINST FCTS!!!!!!!

[@TheRealMindCrime]

They won 58 games that year

[@yepyep7399]

They did give the Lakers credit... But if Riley was the coach Worthy was healthy and mobile Lakers win in 6 games... I Really want people to honestly ask themselves if you start disassembling Those All time 90's Bulls teams later in Jordan's career with a injured pippen and no Phil Jackson at the helm how many rings do you really think Jordan would have!!

[@Cain353]

​@@yepyep7399More than LeBron would have with 0 help. Because LeBron has won a total of 0 titles with 0 help. And LeBron lost a title with a superteam. Jordan never lost in the Finals.

[@yepyep7399]

Social Media All Eyes on LeBron when he was young dumb full of cum get it... He don't get enough credit watch all his buzzer beaters More clutch than given credit by a considerable margin... Problem is Jordan won't give credit on social media to Magic Cooking him in the post 91 finals, Gary Payton, playing Exceptional defense in 96 last dance don't pass the eye test, Wilkins cooking him half the time the Hawks played bulls... Jordan social media Highlights has taken away from All the Greats And average people opinion.. he is My Goat but Multiple players would have been as well.. in his Blessed Error and circumstances FACTS

[@bookieallen7448]

Magic & Worthy were all stars Pippen wasn’t