Prime Michael Jordan vs Run TMC (3 HOF'ers) - Air Jordan Unleashes His 3 Ball In Chicago Stadium

There was a ton of talent in the NBA throughout Jordan's career, and there was always another challenge on the horizon. On this night, it would be Michael Jordan unloading his entire arsenal against 3 Hall of Famers, on the 1990 Golden State Warriors!
The Warriors, during this era, were best known for their dynamic trio of superstars, often referred to as "Run TMC." This trio consisted of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin. They brought a fast-paced, high-scoring style of play to the league and fans all around the world will never forget how talented this team truly was.
Run TMC embodied an electrifying, fast-paced style of basketball that blended unselfish teamwork with spectacular individual plays. Their ability to transition seamlessly from defense to offense, combined with their exceptional scoring prowess and highlight-reel moments, kept fans on the edge of their seats every game. The chemistry and camaraderie among the trio, along with their penchant for high-scoring, close contests, made the Warriors a must-watch team that made fans want to celebrate the sheer joy and excitement of the game.
All three members of Run TMC, Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin, have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing their status as basketball legends.
The Warriors also featured NBA legend, and fan favorite, Manute Bol! Manute Bol's towering presence on the NBA court during the Jordan era was nothing short of astonishing, as he stood at 7 feet 7 inches, making him one of the tallest players in the history of the league. Fans were in constant awe of his remarkable shot-blocking ability and his distinctive appearance, which often led to gasps and cheers from the crowd. Michael Jordan once said, "He made you think about driving to the basket a little differently when you saw him there. You knew he could block it, but you had to get in there and challenge him anyway. That was Manute's presence. It was a game-changer." And Charles Barkley added, "Manute Bol made you think twice about going into the paint. He was a shot-blocking machine."
On this night though, even 3 Hall of Fame players with the legendary Manute Bol were no match for the offensive onslaught that Air Jordan unleashed!
(1989-90 Season)
TIMESTAMPS:
2:49 - Game Begins
2:56 - Mitch Richmond layup
3:04 - Terry Teagle jumper
3:26 - Michael Jordan clamps Mitch Richmond
3:40 - Jordan to Pippen dunk
4:02 - Horace Grant jumper
4:18 - Tim Hardaway jumper
4:29 - Michael Jordan jumper
4:45 - 7'7" Manute Bol enters
5:04 - Michael Jordan jumper
5:15 - Tim Hardaway layup
5:22 - Jordan to Pippen jumper
5:35 - Chris Mullin dunk
6:07 - Scottie Pippen jumper
6:33 - Manute Bol hits Jordan in the face
6:55 - Horace Grant jumper
7:32 - Manute Bol hook
8:12 - Sarunas Marciulionis layup
8:20 - Michael Jordan took it personal moment / poster dunk on Manute Bol
9:02 - Mitch Richmond 3 point jumper
9:50 - Horace Grant jumper
10:16 - Michael Jordan erases Mitch Richmond's shot attempt (block)
10:22 - Horace Grant jumper
11:14 - Michael Jordan jumper
11:30 - Mitch Richmond 3 point jumper
12:32 - Michael Jordan pick n roll with Stacey King
14:18 - Rod Higgins jumper
14:29 - Winston Garland jumper
15:00 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
15:26 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
16:11 - Michael Jordan jumper
16:32 - Tom Tolbert jumper
17:17 - Chris Mullin 3 point jumper
17:42 - Michael Jordan hang time double clutch layup
17:57 - Michael Jordan hang time up & under reverse layup
18:07 - Tim Hardaway driving layup
18:31 - Horace Grant dunk
18:46 - Michael Jordan reverse layup replays
19:12 - Scottie Pippen jumper
19:39 - Tom Tolbert dunk
20:41 - Michael Jordan jumper
21:08 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
21:25 - Mitch Richmond driving layup, and 1
22:38 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
22:50 - Michael Jordan blocks Sarunas Marciulionis
24:14 - 1st half highlights
25:28 - Terry Teagle jumper
25:45 - Mitch Richmond rainbow jumper
26:00 - Tim Hardaway to Chris Mullin layup
26:10 - Michael Jordan driving layup
26:35 - Michael Jordan driving layup
26:53 - Michael Jordan to John Paxson jumper
27:14 - Mitch Richmond layup
27:21 - Scottie Pippen jumper
27:28 - Horace Grant post up
28:29 - Jordan to Paxson jumper
29:12 - Manute Bol blocks Scottie Pippen's dunk attempt
29:25 - Tim Hardaway attempts his crossover on Jordan
29:31 - Mitch Richmond jumper
30:19 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
30:42 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
31:01 - Horace Grant jumper
31:55 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper
33:32 - Jordan to Stacey King layup
33:54 - Michael Jordan blocks Sarunas Marciulionis
34:17 - Michael Jordan's work is done at the end of the 3rd quarter

[@Taj_Rahine]

44 points after 3 quarters, no stat padding for all the stat nerds out there.

[@jtt1660]

This was a masterpiece game for MJ but they all were. He did the same thing every night. The defense (steals, blocks, rebounds, constantly disrupting the opponents offense), the creativity, the scoring, the motor, the intensity and tenaciousness. I'm convinced he could've averaged 50 every year during his prime but he was also intentional about getting his teammates involved as well. He played the game at a different level than anyone else that has ever played and probably ever will. Simply the, "greatest of all time"

[@ZorzGaming]

Zero doubt.

[@brendabackus5152]

The best ever all the time. MJ ❤️ 4ever 💯🐐

[@michealmccarthy4965]

Mitch Richmond was mentioned by MJ on being a hard player to defend because of his similar attributes, being able to create his own shot despite any heavy defense applied...

[@Taj_Rahine]

Great call out on the zone defense Blitz. The Bulls employed multiple different strategies to defeat a zone made tougher by having Manute Bol in the middle.

[@leonblack751]

Epic

[@BlitzSportsNetwork]

TIMESTAMPS: 2:49 - Game Begins 2:56 - Mitch Richmond layup 3:04 - Terry Teagle jumper 3:26 - Michael Jordan clamps Mitch Richmond 3:40 - Jordan to Pippen dunk 4:02 - Horace Grant jumper 4:18 - Tim Hardaway jumper 4:29 - Michael Jordan jumper 4:45 - 7'7" Manute Bol enters 5:04 - Michael Jordan jumper 5:15 - Tim Hardaway layup 5:22 - Jordan to Pippen jumper 5:35 - Chris Mullin dunk 6:07 - Scottie Pippen jumper 6:33 - Manute Bol hits Jordan in the face 6:55 - Horace Grant jumper 7:32 - Manute Bol hook 8:12 - Sarunas Marciulionis layup 8:20 - Michael Jordan took it personal moment / poster dunk on Manute Bol 9:02 - Mitch Richmond 3 point jumper 9:50 - Horace Grant jumper 10:16 - Michael Jordan erases Mitch Richmond's shot attempt (block) 10:22 - Horace Grant jumper 11:14 - Michael Jordan jumper 11:30 - Mitch Richmond 3 point jumper 12:32 - Michael Jordan pick n roll with Stacey King 14:18 - Rod Higgins jumper 14:29 - Winston Garland jumper 15:00 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 15:26 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 16:11 - Michael Jordan jumper 16:32 - Tom Tolbert jumper 17:17 - Chris Mullin 3 point jumper 17:42 - Michael Jordan hang time double clutch layup 17:57 - Michael Jordan hang time up & under reverse layup 18:07 - Tim Hardaway driving layup 18:31 - Horace Grant dunk 18:46 - Michael Jordan reverse layup replays 19:12 - Scottie Pippen jumper 19:39 - Tom Tolbert dunk 20:41 - Michael Jordan jumper 21:08 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 21:25 - Mitch Richmond driving layup, and 1 22:38 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 22:50 - Michael Jordan blocks Sarunas Marciulionis 24:14 - 1st half highlights 25:28 - Terry Teagle jumper 25:45 - Mitch Richmond rainbow jumper 26:00 - Tim Hardaway to Chris Mullin layup 26:10 - Michael Jordan driving layup 26:35 - Michael Jordan driving layup 26:53 - Michael Jordan to John Paxson jumper 27:14 - Mitch Richmond layup 27:21 - Scottie Pippen jumper 27:28 - Horace Grant post up 28:29 - Jordan to Paxson jumper 29:12 - Manute Bol blocks Scottie Pippen's dunk attempt 29:25 - Tim Hardaway attempts his crossover on Jordan 29:31 - Mitch Richmond jumper 30:19 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 30:42 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 31:01 - Horace Grant jumper 31:55 - Michael Jordan 3 point jumper 33:32 - Jordan to Stacey King layup 33:54 - Michael Jordan blocks Sarunas Marciulionis 34:17 - Michael Jordan's work is done at the end of the 3rd quarter

[@Josh-sk5xd]

Thank you Bruce!! Always much appreciated! KEEP THEM COMING! 💪

[@1CHOZN7]

Kids say he couldn't shoot 3s 😂

[@AnHebrewChild]

8:30 Bruce - I love how you inserted "It become personal with me." Ha ha

[@nickzortman9536]

Kerr/Durham sure were great announcers, greatly missed today.

[@mariettuazon6554]

My all time goat Michael Jeffrey jordan