NBA Finals 1992. Bulls vs Blazers Game 1 Highlights. Jordan 39 pts, Famous shrug HD

NBA throwback Finals 1992. Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers Game 1 Highlights. Jordan 39 pts, Famous shrug HD

[@76JStucki]

People who think Jordan couldn't shoot threes in today's game need to check this out. It was a different game then, people didn't take nearly as many 3s (no one did) because it's a lower percentage shot. But he could hit 3s just fine, and he could get hot from that range just like anywhere else. And people discount his mentality and work ethic. If Michael were playing today and 3s had to be a big part of his game, he'd be working on 3s until he dropped, making sure he was a great 3 point shooter. That's how he operated. He made sure he could do whatever he needed to do to win. Period.

[@optimusprimeshead5369]

Exactly. The rules of today are in place to showcase the league's guards, b/c that's where the best talent lies right now. Hence the emphasis on perimeter play. But back then, there a lot of great post players and slashers, so the league emphasized that. People don't understand that the league tweaks the rules a little every year to get the best possible product on the court. Things change all the time.

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Shooting 3s isn't some arcane skill that only a select few can master, as evidenced by how many shooters there are in today's game. Brook Lopez, Paul Millsap and Serge Ibaka started out as guys who didn't even have jumpshots and now all of them shoot 3s. It's much harder to master the midrange and post game.

[@smoothALOE]

He was actually an average 3-point shooter for his era. With more practice, he likely would’ve been better. I just can’t accept when some so-called experts say he was a bad 3-point shooter. It’s factually untrue.

[@tiradegrandmarshal]

@@smoothALOE To wit, Jordan's career 3-pt. percentage was 32.7%, and Kobe Bryant's (who everyone seems to think was much better than MJ from 3) was only marginally better at 32.9%.

[@smoothALOE]

@@tiradegrandmarshal correct.

[@stinzz3]

After all these years the energy from this game still lives on... you can just feel it! It's too bad if you didn't see this live but thank God for youtube.

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

💯💯💯

[@therealblackorderpodcast]

All you can hear is Marv Albert say "Jordan" for 3 👀 it gives you Goosebumps

[@Lincoln257]

I remember this. Before this game a Chicago newspaper writer wrote an article that said the Blazers would win the series because of their 3 point shooting. Makes you wonder if it was written purposely just to fire up Jordan.

[@atlanta1290]

I vividly remember watching this game and rooting for Michael and the Bulls.

[@gitara2D]

The newspaper was right. Blazers ware super unlucky hiting just 20% 3 pointers despite having good snipers. Blazer should have won this. See Porter and Ainge stats they shoot like 40% normaly.

[@positivelangbai...4482]

​@@gitara2Dit bcoz bulls defense

[@dasun13]

​@@gitara2Dthey weren't even alive taking about the 92 bulls.. 😂 I agree with what you said

[@williamherman9065]

Look at the Intelligence, Drive, and Athleticism of this 1992 Bulls Team! Yes, the 1996 Team is THE Greatest Team ever, but I honestly believe of ALL of the Championship Teams throughout NBA History, This 1992 squad would give the 1996 Team their biggest Challenge. This 1992 Bulls Team is the 2nd Best in NBA history. Period.

[@positivelangbai...4482]

👍👍

[@scottb3034]

the 1997 bulls with brian williams/bison dele were the best team in history. The 1996 bulls just won more games (largely because rodman missed like 30 games...among others who missed good chunks of the season). It would go 97, 96 and then 92.

[@edwardoutlawjr8154]

R.I.P. Kersey, Duck, and Cliff

[@hishighholiness3580]

The shrug is the most epic thing of all time

[@ahleebobba]

MJ’s shrug >>>> kanye shrug

[@chrisnewman2896]

From the greatest put back of all time to hears Jordan from 3 brings a tear to My eye

[@oacevedo81]

Jordan's stats this game: 39 Pts, 3 Rebs, 11 Ast 2P: 16/27 (59%) 3P: 6/10 (60%) FT: 1/1 Just the GOAT doing GOAT things...

[@chibababy]

😳

[@smoothALOE]

Just imagine what he would’ve done if the game hadn’t been a blowout by halftime.

[@TheGourdKing]

People forget that aside from the 35 1st half points and six 3-point FGs, MJ also had 11 assists in this game.

[@danreyes736]

This was Jordan’s subtle way of telling us he was going to win 6 championships.

[@neallovelace526]

How could anyone watch Mike highlights & not think he’s the greatest basketball player ever, period. The man had NO weaknesses.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Jordan on fire with those three's.

[@davidca96]

"Jordan........YES"

[@shawnkeith2414]

GOAT 🐐

[@CovertStealth]

man drexler was amazing too

[@kiddell2222]

Goat I. His own right

[@heraclitusblacking1293]

The threes he hits are famous, but get a load of that slick move at 2:50. Even the audience "wowed" in response.

[@smoothALOE]

He was red hot! Hitting from all over the floor. This is still the most amazing half of basketball I’ve ever seen.

[@jorgedelgado8505]

Michael Jordan playing for Chicago Red Bulls

[@calvinwoolfolk324]

Michael Jordan the best damn player ever even until this day lebron n kobe they good players too but i don't think they on a level like Jordan was when he was playing basketball🏀😎😎😎😎

[@chrisnewman2896]

Hey LeBron u never have a finals moment like this

[@mugabi9502]

You got that right.

[@skywalker2676]

2016 game 7?? This ain’t even a Lebron highlight and you niggaz bring his name up lmaoo

[@genesisgenesis9888]

​@@skywalker2676Jordan don't know what a game 7 is.

[@aidanfox8219]

2:53 that cross.

[@beasley10]

This was super prime Jordan right here

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Cool Videos

[@ObiWanGinobiliTopFan]

Damn I wish I was watching NBA ball in 92.

[@mugabi9502]

But it is still entertaining to watch these games on youtube and no commercials.

[@johrimkarlgonzales3482]

Defense ?? lot of wild open jumpshots and layups

[@poocrayon4588]

Watch the full game - defence is intense when bringing the ball up compared to today - they defended all over the court and tried to get early steals which is why you get guys free downcourt.

[@patriciavinas-yl3ss]

Michael Jordan vs Clyde Drexler

[@PumpkinStrikesBack]

5:55

[@youtuber3328]

please tell me why exactly did the knicks and cavs play the bulls better in the 1992 playoffs than the blazers did and please tell me why exactly were the 1992 bulls not as elite as their 1991 1993 1996 1997 and 1998 teams

[@chet174able]

Is any 3 point shooter doing that taking or off the rim and slamming it or scoring that much in a half in the finals

[@howardandrews9593]

This was the time they were trying to compare Drexler to Jordan, which he took offense to. He didn't just silence that comparison, he decimated Drexler, complete domination, had Drexler looking like a rookie, turning the ball over and getting beat like crazy, with only half his usual scoring average. How dare you, said Jordan.

[@gitara2D]

Or it was pure luck. If you see 3 point shooting Draxler hit 15% and Jordan 43%. Thats super unlucky for Drexler and super lucky for Jordan. Normaly both of them hit like 33%.

[@poocrayon4588]

@@gitara2D It was because Portland played a defense which would collapse on the paint scorer (as they had big athletic guys who could spring in and affect shots like Drexler and Robinson. When the defence collapse it would always leave someone open on the 3 line - which usually didnt matter to much int those days but did here. Wouldnt be a suprise if Chicago practiced 3 shooting specifically for this game. Portland stopped leaving Jordan open like that in the other games.

[@DemonDriver31]

4:50 Jordan:Play times over bitches i m going for 39 tonight.

[@mmcneil777]

This series was basically over after Michael looked at the camera and shrugged his shoulders..:

[@marlonpaglingayen8991]

Loaded blazers...

[@millypoo7713]

Did we really need to see the last 2 Portland field goals when the lead was almost 40? And after most of the 4th quarter was skipped.

[@johnjancar6152]

I can’t believe Mike Fratello thinks that shrug was for him lol When CLEARLY, CLEARLY, it was for Magic lol

[@TeddyKGB12]

Those who think that Jordan wasn't the GOAT need to watch this and other videos like it. I have no idea how anyone can think that Jordan isn't the GOAT or that the players in today's (W)NBA are as good/better than him! He didn't have to have the other great players of that era form a super-team with him to win, he didn't have to go and join a ready-made team that won 73 games the year before (and beat him in the playoffs) to win titles. He never quit a Finals game because it was too hot in the arena. Hell, he scored 35+ on the road in the finals with food poisoning! But that's the difference between today's generation who don't want to work for anything and Jordan's generation when the players were tough! There was no taking the night off for "rest" lol. There are players in today's (W)NBA that couldn't get off a shot back in the 80s and 90s with the hand-checking and hard fouls! Plus, there were REAL centers protecting the rim! I'd love to watch today's crybaby wimps try and make it through a 7 game series with Detroit's Bad Boys or Riley's Knicks of 1991-1994.

[@Banned4Life]

Such an oldhead take, coming from an almost-oldhead. Makes it sound like you never really watched any of the basketball played during those times.

[@TeddyKGB12]

@@Banned4Life Aww......does the truth hurt? Do you need a little time in your safe space? But that's normal for YOUR generation. You pansies don't even know what gender you are, so take a little time, think it over, and let us know if you want to wear hi-tops or high heels 👠

[@ChampagneRi]

90’s and 200’s was pure hoops. Guys shooting mid ranges, guys actually playing defense. Pure hoops.

[@MarkDaugherty-xw1eq]

👁 tell people today. The Bulls team of 92. Was better than 96 teams. That won 72 that season. Portland was only teams. Lakers, Sunday, Supersonic, and Jazz

[@rob1111]

Back when NBA players looked like grown men.

[@user-tk7xt3wq8r]

$855,000,000,000 💵

[@danielcurry4011]

Michael Jordan showed he could hit 3 s,but I remember Terry Porter of Portland saying after the game he wasn't impressed with Michaels 6 3 pointers,he said anyone could get hot from 3 and didn't believe Michaels 3 pointers had anything on his 3 pointers.

[@gitara2D]

Chicago won in 1992 beacuse of 3 point shooting. Blazers hit just 20% despite having great snipers like Porter (39%) Ainge (38%) Drexler (32%). If Portand hit just their average than thay would won this. Blazers could beat Bulls.

[@poocrayon4588]

Yeah but Portlands collapsing defence let MJ wide open for 3's - and Chicago's tight af defence meant Portlands guys couldnt get off many good shots cleanly.

[@arsonhakobyan]

Jordan makes Drexler his beeyotch!

[@RayMagic12192]

Man Jordan played nobody, look at these guys he's playing, overrated era, Jordan is great but his competition in the finals was weak. None of these dudes but Clyde is a hall of famer. the next finals against phoenix his matchups were weak, dam he played average players at his position. 90's overrated

[@hernandezmarkie7382]

2:57 just nasty LeBron would of "made the right play" and passed it thsn probably went to locker room with a broke ego

[@jwissinboot4898]

I don't care!! Jordan highlights look so much better them LeBron.

[@marvinwashington2600]

The quality sucks

[@john195223]

For those of you who believe LeBron is the greatest of all time, ladies and gentlemen…you are witnessing the greatest and his name is MJ. Best of all time and it’s not even close.