Shaq and Nick Anderson Trash Talking Michael Jordan And It Went VERY Wrong... STORY!

[@Lewise512]

The 90s was the time to be alive. I feel bad for people that didn't witness Jordan's greatness in real time

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

It's ok I saw Space Jam in theaters

[@showtime2454]

Facts I’m born 1984 Ik who Jordan was by 3 years old

[@simplysimple7628]

Ditto. I’m a 78’ born and was 5 when he was drafted. I was young but I was a fan of basketball even at that age because of uncles and my grandpa who were deep deep sports fanatics during the bird/magic era. I witnessed it all. From his insane boston games to his first championship to his last. Must watch TV was when he played. Those days. The feeling was incredible. They played so hard man. The whole dam league did. Not just MJ. It was a defensively great league then. Scoring was just secondary to it. It came as a result of great defensive efficiency. Not only that but teams then stayed together longer. They had amazing chemistry. Players knew eachothers strengths and weaknesses. It’s hard to explain but those days were just insanely great. Miss it dearly……🙏🏼😔👍🏼🤙🏼✊🏼

[@coachchris100]

I feel the exact same way, and also with magic, who’s career was obviously cut short and Larry bird, who just defied all previous thoughts of the white athlete

[@spacedaddy5517]

Me too, the world has basically sucked since then.

[@thinkcritically6373]

This is what the youth of today don't understand. No other player in nba history played with as much skill, creativity, efficiency, intensity and success, at full throttle for the full 48 mins on both ends of the floor, which led to team success, like mj did... no other player compares to him to date 🎯...

[@derekb1605]

....Ever

[@plzstopthisplz1309]

Personally I’m better than MJ

[@thinkcritically6373]

@@plzstopthisplz1309 absolutely! And i'm a lottery pick in next draft.

[@howiegabino5673]

Kobe

[@mambaforever7386]

Kobe is the other player that plays like that.

[@AfroCentauri]

Shaq: I’m the last guy to eliminate Jordan in the playoffs. Jordan: I broke up the Shaq and Penny Dynasty and made Shaq switch conferences.

[@halfshot253]

ran him off the eastern conference

[@jmichael91]

@@halfshot253 to conquer the western tho

[@jmichael91]

lets be fair they were never a dynasty but they were a solid ass duo

[@melvynsngltn27]

@@halfshot253 Orlando ran him off by low balling him

[@halfshot253]

@@melvynsngltn27 thats because he cant win without a ahooter to carry his sensitive ass e

[@LilPennyH]

He was unstoppable. Everyone knew when his back was turned on the baseline that a fadeaway was coming but there was nothing anyone could do. His mid-range was nasty. If you are watching this and think that Michael wouldn't dominate today's game... I just pray for you.

[@daltonskinner8919]

Kawhi and Butler doominate todays game, especially in the playoffs, Michael Jordan was them but too a whole different level

[@Discipline2-q6g]

Word up. I miss those days. Bless you

[@unswtom]

Michael would average 50-60 points in today’s game without the physical toughness against him that he was allowed to receive.

[@beckwith46]

Michael wouldn’t average 50 or 60. First he wouldn’t be taking 85% of his teams shots. Second just like he didn’t win any championships until he was paired with Pippen and Rodman and a great supporting cast. Third, because he was the only thing keeping the NBA afloat at that particular time, they gave him special treatment.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

Breathing on MJ is a foul now and he hits his free throws no less than 82% of the time.

[@crazycajun8079]

I was born in ‘79 so I grew up in the Jordan era. It was nothing I have ever seen since. This man literally changed the way we thought as kids. I mean, I couldn’t even throw a piece of trash away without screaming “JORDAN” before I dunked it in the garbage

[@davidsamuels6734]

Yup EXACTLY.. you and me BOTH!

[@MS-on9dy]

I was born in 1980 in Chicago. When I was a kid everyone tried to be like Mike on the play ground. Everyone had Jordans. Every kid had their damn tongue out lol!

[@samsonjavati9622]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🔥We all did that, shooting garbage into trash can going; Jordan for 3!!!

[@josephpiezasb8770]

Same here bro! I still do with my tounge out!

[@weaponx2980]

Yep same goes for Kobe, nobody says lebron unless they about to brick it. Jordan is the prototype and everyone wanna be him or try to be better. Now you have players in the league that wanted to be Kobe. I don’t hear players saying they want to be lebron. I could be wrong but it’s seriously a bunch of players with Kobe as their mentor. Jordan the goat

[@MrBlue-xk8vy]

45 isn't the same as 23. - meanwhile Jordan drops 45 to sweep them in conference finals. He took that personally.

[@beardedmovement789]

@10:14 he's about to wear a pair of Jordan's 😂

[@FACTZ973]

Mike petty 🤣

[@MoralesCorner]

23 was indeed 45

[@cezz1105]

Of course he did!

[@danielallison214]

Seems like you are too​@@FACTZ973

[@adityatyagi4009]

Glad to see Nick Anderson get some coverage. I remember his days when he played for Illinois. Great player.

[@topspot4834]

He was really good ... I always had him and Glen Rice on a similar tier. Dominique a touch above but he's there too (which isn't a knock at all).

[@freedom6919741]

The shot against Indiana is legendary

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

He was never the same after the 95 Finals.

[@Royale5600]

His high school games are on KZbin

[@K3andK4]

For every great Kobe story, there is a better MJ story. We are blessed to have watched these men succeed in their craft.

[@MTBMeech]

False

[@noneyabizz8337]

@@MTBMeech Kobe was a copy, and no Jordan

[@Eric-Senpai]

False

[@Tubalcain422]

MJ is the reason Kobe became what he was. After Jordan, everyone was on the lookout for the next greatest.

[@air1outofficialmusicpage996]

@@Tubalcain422and Kobe put On a Show! R.I.P Kobe n Gigi 💙😇💪🏾

[@williamkoscielniak7871]

I've never heard the story of MJ missing the free throws on purpose in order to make sure he scored 45, but that is definitely the most Michael Jordan thing to do haha.

[@bcjclj]

You could tell he didn’t want to hit them. It was his subliminal diss to Nick Anderson saying 45 isn’t 23. He was hot as fish grease that game. No way he’d miss two free throws like that.

[@topspot4834]

Not suprising in the least. No question in my mind he thought about doing that all summer and all regular season. Name me another player who could sweep Shaq & Penny, and put up 45 just cause that's what he wanted to do. He could've put up 55 if he wanted, but he wanted to make a point.

[@topspot4834]

@@bcjclj facts ... Mike wouldn't put up 40+ then go cold in an elimination game and chance to sweep. That was 100% intentional.

[@someguy2972]

@@topspot4834 Horseshit

[@tech-no-logictech9743]

@@bcjclj I have to say it does not look like that to me, but with MJ you never know. That Clippers miss didn't look like it as well and we know he did that on purpose.

[@vernonleewarren280]

That intro always gets me emotional. Basketball games back then we're more than games. They were events

[@byranwitherspoon5369]

Facts

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Yes. I love the entro sound. I remember back then when I hear that sound I run and watch NBA I love this Game❤❤❤

[@00Mindi00]

There's just NOBODY that compares to Michael. Yes Kobe was similar, but Michael remains completely in a league of his own. There's NOBODY close at ALL and today almost 30 years later he remains the GREATEST EVER

[@GrimGunstar]

Bill Russell has 8 fingers two thumbs an 11 championships guess where he put his 11th ring?

[@2stroketyson79]

@@GrimGunstar Bill also played against 5'10 white boys whole different league literally we know what Bill did & hes still not MIKE & never will be! I mean there wasnt even a 3pt line when Bill played for God sakes stop using Bill Russell as comparison to MJ the GOAT Jordan would've ran circles around Bill buddy

[@GrimGunstar]

@@2stroketyson79 you’re obviously holding that 11th ring! Keep holding onto it!

[@nedames3328]

Larry Bird

[@chasejordan9295]

@@2stroketyson79 It's because there were hardly any teams and it was extremely easy to make the playoffs. Don't forget who invented basketball boy. 2 of the 3 best players rn are white. Don't act like that sh1t matters, makes ya look like a dumb racist.

[@ponzo1967]

I was a 20 year old basketball fan when Jordan came into the league. I feel so blessed to have watched his entire career. Nobody out competed Michael Jordan and nobody else had his skill set. It's easy to forget he put as much into his defense as he did his offense. Dude was better on his worst day than most would ever be on their best day. Michael was a wrecking machine if you were playing against him. A true privilege for any basketball fan to witness.

[@jw3638]

MJ missing free throws on purpose to keep 45pts for the sweep. 72-10 team was MJ taking it personally against the league for thinking he was human coming from baseball shape

[@NickSmithNBA]

So insane

[@MTBMeech]

Can it go any further down bro😂

[@wallieshere]

he is so good he can afford to give some points away.

[@thzmaniac377]

Right!? 😂 Awesome comment, thank you for the laughs 👍

[@sambognosis1433]

That's wasn't Jordan that was the gm the coach and then the team.

[@sinoverlord409]

I would give anything to go back to this time of my life. Had the girl of my dreams, the show Martin and the Bulls. Life was perfect and I was only 17

[@michaelward9201]

How you lose the girl? I know how the other 2 things ended.

[@1teela]

I want to thank you for this. I am a couple of years younger than Jordan, grew up in Chicago when the town was known for losing. The Cubs, White Sox, and Bears were always bad before Jordan got there. Then he was drafted and I got to see his whole pro career. Realizing his rookie year that he was more than special, and to see all of the rest. Seeing these videos every day is like getting to see the Bulls regularly. Thanks

[@NickSmithNBA]

Happy you’re enjoying the videos!

[@your_royal_highness]

Don’t forget the Bears followed his lead and had the most incredible season in NFL history. But, that of course was a one off

[@dalemcgarry2086]

@@your_royal_highness Well, the greatest season in NFL history if, in that history, you remove the Miami Dolphins from the NFL!!!!

[@GnCMcButterpants6971]

The 85 Bears were one of the greatest teams to play in football. Not sure why you thought Chicago was the worst, I think we’ve got you beat- lol.

[@drewcarter3100]

30 years old and id give up a decade of my life to go back in time and watch one game 🤣

[@MS-on9dy]

If you're old enough to remember Jordan play, then you just know he was the greatest all time. I feel very fortunate that I was able to watch most of his career. I was still a little on the young side during the first few years but basically watched religously from around 88 on. I remember seeing all these legends from the 80s and 90s on the court with MJ. There was some serious talent int he league and it seemed like almost every team had at least one mega star on the roster. But Jordan just was on another level. There was no comparison.

[@cyber6sapien]

Same here. I'm 44 years old now.

[@CAcutie1978]

I remember the anticipation of Shaq coming into the league, MJ dominating, the Knicks, Phoenix, Penny Hardaway ...my head was spinning with excitement as a kid who loved basketball so much. I know now more than ever that I was so lucky to be witness to the greats.

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Don't forget Charlotte. They had Johnson, Alonzo, mugsy and Dell.

[@irishirvinrico3602]

Daaang!! That 45 points tho just to keep in their mind what nick said to him

[@NickSmithNBA]

Crazyyy!!!

[@grumpee8432]

The man was a psychopath.

[@milwaukeevibes1867]

Mike style of basketball is futuristic nobody will ever be great as him🤟🏾glad I was able to experience him in my lifetime

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

I never tire listening & viewing these stories! They're very entertaining and these are testaments from his very own peers. Shaq is serious about this! He knows who the real 🐐 is!

[@bryantnonya8704]

I remember for the longest time Shaq wouldn't even acknowledge MJ dunked on him when he said only two players ever dunked on him in his career. Every time he'd get on TNT and talk about only two guys dunked on me in my career I would always yell at the TV Michael Jordan got you coming in from the baseline!! For years I did this and finally he acknowledged that Jordan got him LOL 😆

[@rong2393]

I believe Yoa Ming dunked on him also....the Chinese people went crazy in the crowd

[@donp.3605]

All great videos

[@donp.3605]

Great series my guy

[@timmybarns3917]

He don't know you buddy, wasting you're breath for years.

[@bryantnonya8704]

@@timmybarns3917 I don't know you either and you're wasting your breath right now...

[@cochise4390]

Yooooo, I’ve never heard that narrative on MJ missing on purpose to stay on 45. But knowing mj, he already had that number in his head in pregame. The GOAT🤯

[@FACTZ973]

Mike petty for that 🤣 I had never heard of that narrative either.

[@cochise4390]

@@FACTZ973 😂🤣 For real he petty

[@LeftyWick]

If you know Jordan you know he was aiming for 45. That is making you eat your own words. Oh you thought it was sweet, 45 and the sweep. Take that big fella

[@cochise4390]

@@LeftyWick 🤣

[@00001Rob]

Probably started counted backwards out loud, it wouldn't have been the 1st time.

[@curt685]

Could listen to MJ stories all day

[@metal9lover9maniac]

Absolutely. I've spent countless hours watching Michael Jordan videos, and I don't regret one second if it.

[@qwertyzxcv123]

The GOAT did not only bring out the best from his team mates, he also brought out the best from his competitors.

[@battle-techs]

Nah man!!. They all folded in his presence, and became spectators like the rest of us. That's how I saw it. it's one of the reasons he's The G.O.A.T.

[@cl-audio322]

Crazy to think, I watched almost every Bulls game, live on tv, during the dynasty. Watching it back brings back intense memories of the thrill it was to behold it!

[@edelmantoamendola]

That must have been something. I'm 35 so he was a little before my time to really appreciate. But I remember some of 96 97 and my dad although being a Celtics fan loving watching Mike play. I've probably spent more time watching highlights of him then watching Lebron (who I really dislike) play in real time. As a fan and former player, Mike has the most electric game I have ever seen, maybe on both ends of the court, and his mentality, although I am sure was tough to be around at times, is what led to his success. He also didn't try to get coaches fired if they didn't succeed like Lebron. He tried to strengthen the relationship. He took full accountability which I appreciate. I'll show my kids him as an athlete to emulate. Lol may leave the socking Steve Kerr in practice out thought.

[@cl-audio322]

@@edelmantoamendola It was truly something to behold!

[@silverdollar7594]

O' Neal is a real down to earth, good hearted , one of a kind of a man.

[@edelmantoamendola]

He really is. When he played in his prime, I was super young, but always though he was a bully because of the way he played and his dominance in games. Learned later that was just his competitiveness, and edge he needed. Being absolutely massive didn't hurt either. You can see on the TNT guys now he has a big heart. Funny as hell too.

[@MrBogus213]

MJ is like, he had too good of a heart, so I took that personal.

[@NickSmithNBA]

🤣🤣

[@CCEkeke]

That's literally what happened. Ha! MJ admitted this in an interview earlier this year.

[@newera5238]

😅😅

[@MarcheleCampbell]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 this comment is everything.

[@865style]

3 peat shaq would not of gave af. Would of been nice to see them battle with this shaq and not a young shaq who respected him too much.

[@roboninja3194]

I was at the 1st game mentioned in this video. Sat right on the floor. At one point Pippen took the ball out of bounds right in front of me, he was so close I could've reached out and touched him. It was my 1st Bulls game, I was 14 years old and it was amazing. My father took my 2 brothers and me. The tickets belonged to a client of his and he wasn't using them that night. It was disappointing that the Bulls lost but to see MJ erupt for 64 points was spectacular.

[@daevonthesavage7483]

Shaq didn't go through puberty Puberty went through Shaq. I'm convinced he was born with that voice

[@solemagus4761]

He missed both free throws to stay at " 45 " LOL

[@Philtration]

Being here in Chicago during the Jordan years was thrilling. Fans around the country saw him on ESPN or the nationally televised games but the Bulls were on WGN every night here and what you see in the highlights is just what he did every single game. He came into the league dominating players and then the Bulls dominated the NBA. It was a thing of beauty and I was lucky enough to see both Walter Payton and Michael Jordan play in person.

[@glitzandgratitude1170]

Jordan dunking on Penny and P trying to duck out of the way was a picture of Dominance

[@selokin3974]

He heard the foot steps and took cover😂

[@slimejae2004]

I was born and raised in Chicago in the Jordan era. Best time of my life. The whole City would come out after the buzzer went off and we won, drive around honking their horns hanging out their windows, year after year. It was insane. I remember having the super soaker 3000 with the backpack riding around spraying people. I feel bad for sports fans that couldn't experience that. There will never be another MJ or time like that, nor a super soaker era, EVER😂

[@RichardValenzuela-m9r]

You forget what magic did!!! 😂😂😂😂 LA was off the charts for an entire decade not a few years here n few years there facts

[@newera5238]

That shows how much respect MJ has for Shaq. He actually said he was “intimidated”.

[@topspot4834]

I'm not sure I've ever heard Mike say that about anything. I know I ain't hear Kobe say that ever ... Shaq was a completely different dude though. If you think about it, there's really no other player who was THAT big and athletic ... And be was always a great guy, since day 1 I liked him even though I was a Knicks fan

[@rshak663]

@@topspot4834 so was Shaq.

[@rshak663]

He lost respect once Shaq help him up.

[@dustinandandria]

Yep, this was pulled off a completely different interview. And Jordan said when he came back the league had changed a lot, and he was blown away at the size of Shaq the first time he saw him. Said he couldn't stop looking at him during warm ups, and was a bit intimidated. But once he knew he could beat him, he just became another player.

[@Wild_Animal_Cracker]

@@topspot4834 Kobe never had to face shaq so he only knew the exact opposite of that feeling...must have felt like walking into a bar with Mike Tyson by your side. You gotta almost want somebody to start something

[@michaelmcfaddenii7198]

I grew up a Jordan fan and to hear him say if Shaq was to just leave him on the floor that The Goat would have been intimidated by Shaq just speaks for itself cause if Shaq didn’t have a good Heart The NBA would have had to ban him from playing

[@andresdelportillo9917]

Jordan feared Rick mahorn

[@djangojenkins7019]

Shaq was and is a bih.

[@tiredoffools8929]

Man.. I forgot about this story! Thank you for digging this one up!

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@dondadda1]

Nobody better than Michael

[@finsfan90]

MJ = GOAT

[@silentvalue]

Hearing that intro theme at 18:00 got you hyped to watch some sports back then... like yeahhhh this game is gonna be goooooood

[@BallBoi]

I watched Mike from 1992 tell he retired what a ride I felt that energy it was amazing

[@jsmoothking6738]

These new kids don't know greatest like when we Micheal. He's the blue print of working hard to be the best.

[@DynastyPlaybooks]

I’m so glad I grew up as a teenager in this era and saw MJ live. However, as a Central Florida native, MJ brought many tears to us in the Orlando Arena, now known as Amway Center. To live in the (4 0 7) and see the Orlando Magic in person from 92-96’, what a time to be alive!

[@theclandestinewitness]

I love everything about this video and the whole 23 MJ videos in 23 days. Tons of hard work and I really appreciate it! 23 is the GOAT.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks so much

[@theclandestinewitness]

@@NickSmithNBA Thank you for the Jordan themed holiday!

[@billc.8569]

Always great to see anything MIchael. I miss watching him play. By far the GOAT! Great video, thank you!

[@NickSmithNBA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrJackWorse]

When you want to let somebody know how incredibly excellent someone is at something you just need to say 'He's like the Michael Jordan of whatever' and everybody immediately gets it. Even now.

[@herbdaveydc]

That’s so true.

[@tanyajackson9444]

This was a awesome video I’ve really enjoy watching MJ series what great job such incredible memories MJ23 gave us in Chicago 🥰

[@jkil218]

Remember this game well. MJ scored 64 with a sprained wrist.

[@hairjordan2620]

To be honest he also took 49 shots which is his career high, didn't know his wrist was sprained, how much before the game did that happen?

[@jtremaine23]

@@hairjordan2620 I believe he sprained it against the Knicks that year and that’s why he wore the wrap on his shooting wrist the rest of the year.

[@lamefart]

@@hairjordan2620 yeah. It was mentioned in the actual game. You can watch it here in KZbin. There was even an instance where he tweaked his wrist and held it for a while.

[@DeathWing572]

And was making all them mid range shots? Insane

[@Proudathiest1]

I always wished I’d have live in a different era like most of us do . But I am glad to have been able to witness the Michaels. Jordan , Jackson; and Tyson

[@JonahsWail]

Man I love these stories. Especially from the Shaq years in Orlando, i was there, my first NBA life long memories

[@cizzymac]

Mike's trash talk was never just talk, because he busted his ass in the gym and in practice every single day. When he told you what he was gonna do to you it was because he'd already done it 1000 times before he walked onto the floor. His greatest strength was probably that he didn't take any of his god-given talents for granted. He was the hardest worker in the league.

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

I seen this game 4 live on TV in 96 on NBC when the Bulls swept them no social media wasn't around Michael Air Jordan went off 🏀🐐

[@netocaste1510]

Thank you for this series, simply amazing

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thank you!

[@lawrencesmith2629]

I'm glad I was growing up watching the old NBA on NBC LOL I swear I'm so thankful for that basketball was better they played defense back then

[@misane2212]

The game when Mike was playing with number 45 that’s one of the greatest games ever

[@GTGTC]

I never get tired of hearing stories from this era!💯🔥

[@letmetellyousomethin9410]

Look at how beautiful MJ’s shot is. So fluid. So confident. And then you look at Lebrons brick-like shot that he shoots always fading away even when it’s a 3 pointer and it always seems like a shot with a prayer. Hideous shot. Never know if it’s gonna go in. Please stop comparing the fraud to the the Real King MJ.

[@timmymorris7071]

Young people look at his game on both ends of the floor so smooth just amazing if Mike played now he would definitely rule the game

[@stuckinthe90sThegoldenera]

Jordan would average like 60 in today's game easy.

[@jonathank786]

Perfect all around player

[@johnchoong1]

UNC class of 86, Jordan was one year ahead of me class but came back that year to graduate with my class. My room mate Randy knew him and called him over while we all stood during graduation. Shook my hand, just amazing moment in my life.

[@Youarelovewalk]

I bet!

[@Jesters_Thorny_Crown]

Congratulations to MJ. The NBA finally named the award after you. Now you are forever the MVP.

[@Tubalcain422]

He saved the NBA. The NBA needs another Jordan.

[@hadanokuroi]

The editing is absolutely flawless.

[@NickSmithNBA]

Appreciate it

[@nygmatik2699]

Times 2!💥

[@wallieshere]

what all is forgotten is the commentary.. they were apart of the journey back in the 90s. life was so different.

[@865style]

I never knew that Jordan legit was intimidated by shaq. But Jordan isnt a fool he knew shaq was an anomaly. The game or any sport hasn't seen a 7'1 340 pound person be that athletic and skillful. Jordan definitely respected shaq a lot more than I think shaq knew.

[@zeaferjones1404]

Not only has the sport not seen anything like Shaq before but we haven't even come close to seeing someone like him since.

[@penkima4923]

@@zeaferjones1404 Wilt Chamberlain was pretty much like Shaq, but Wilt was more athletic.

[@glen7137]

@@penkima4923 true

[@dre_withwithout]

“You show them respect by showing them none.” That’s a word 💙

[@aceboogie4535]

These videos are so well put together. 👏🏼 Than you

[@MarBernardo-vv8ef]

What i saw is everyone that played against the greatest player of all time is proud that they played against him❤️❤️❤️

[@soldierviejo8224]

Things an entire NBA roster of Legends NEVER said about LeBUM

[@1Speed14]

Now he s LeJuice

[@bledzone231]

They can tell them how Lebron got swept more than few times.. 😂😂

[@Tubalcain422]

LeBron is a great player. Jordan is the greatest.

[@dannyberry8725]

Man I miss that old NBA on NBC intro and the way the game was played back then.

[@danieldiggs9574]

What may be forgotten by some is the next season came around and the Bulls went 72-10. The first time they played Orlando early in the season Orlando actually beat them and without Shaq. Penny went off for like 38 points that game and I believe handed Chicago their first loss of the season without Shaq. That's when the media started to call Orlando Penny's team by some and the rift between Shaq/Penny camp began as later on that season Reebok did a commercial with Shaq and at the end of it he knocked a lookalike Lil Penny off the chair and following year was in LA. I know Penny and Shaq all good these days but sadly at that time was a rift.

[@topspot4834]

Good stuff. Didn't know that.

[@danieldiggs9574]

@@topspot4834 I had to double check this article that talks about the 10 losses and yeah Bulls were 5-0 then lost. Here is the info. LOSS #1 - The Bulls started the season 5-0 and then lost to Orlando in Orlando. Jordan had a rare bad shooting game and shot 40% from the field. He did shoot 43% from three point range and scored 23 points. He added 7 reb, 6 ast and 2 steals. Pippen made 7/20 for 17 points. Kukoc added 16 off the bench, but on Orlando's end, Anferne Hardaway was hot. He made 12 of 18 shots including 4/7 from three point range for 36 points. He uncharacteristically recorded 0 assists. Orlando won 94-88.

[@danieldiggs9574]

The second loss actually was the Sonics who they met in the finals. That I didn't know.

[@philiprobiso9507]

Since Shaq is not around, MJ was not motivated.

[@danieldiggs9574]

@@philiprobiso9507 MJ always motivated. Penny just played a lights out game and Jordan didn't shoot the ball well.

[@vernonleewarren280]

That NBC opening still gives me chills when i hear it. That was the greatest era of basketball for me.

[@danieldiggs9574]

Orlando with Shaq and Penny could of been the beast of the east for years and years. Biggest What If team to me

[@FuShengAlex]

Houston took their souls. The next year by the time they met Chicago they had injuries.

[@jerrylewis788]

I grew up in Central Florida in the 90s and was a HUGE Orlando Magic fan!!! Nick Anderson is still my favorite NBA baller.

[@robglobal1]

MJ had the whole world waiting to watch the next Bulls game even people that didn't care for basketball it was an exciting time to be alive especially the mid 90s when Pac Biggie Tyson and Michael Jackson were top of their respected arts as well. Our best entertainment these days are our presidents 😭

[@michalanglobear]

3mike

[@baldpacker11]

in time wheres theres no social media... people find ways to watch the bulls games.

[@thzmaniac377]

I am from Serbia, Europe. In the 90's the whole country was under embargo (we couldnt buy a coca cola or milka chocolate in stores) nothing from the outside gets in, from 91 to 2000 and i was wearing Chicago bulls basketball shoes and shouting "Joorddaan!" while shooting a ball on a court in the neihborhood... Its insane how far he reached the world.

[@BigK0003]

can confirm. I was NOT a basketball fan as a kid. I was a MJ fan. My little brother was a Shaq fan. We got in some heated arguments as some youngsters lmao

[@solusgamer164]

@@thzmaniac377 🤣🤣 that's amazing

[@babibau2781]

My man dropping 30,40,50 almost every freaking night, do defense at the other end....playoffs, regular season....doesn't matter. Y'all can say whatever you want but this man introduced NBA to the world that is why he will always be me GOAT.

[@sheunglunchu]

Damn I’m so glad you are making this. The edits are hard as hell and this one may have been the best. U deserve all the love and follows, were there just thousands when u started this series? Man think u are hitting over a million soon!

[@nuffsaid8706]

Me and my brothers were never NBA fans….we were all football players and NFL fans growing up…..but when Jordan was in the league….we all faithfully watched his games and every Championship he ever won!…MJ really changed the game of basketball….Thank you MJ for all the memories being born in the 80’s and watching you fly through the 90’s….

[@hoodpimp1519]

I followed Jordans career and I know all about it but still found your video very entertaining nice job !

[@ryanmustain6545]

Jesus, I had such a childhood flashback when that NBA on NBC music came on!

[@TheSlick93]

That mid range feet work is crazy

[@patriciaguenzler9150]

Memories for all of us thank you for sharing this journey with Us 🙏👍

[@jokerYG]

15 year old me was ready to put these hands on Horace for all that celebrating. You couldn't tell me that I wasn't on the team too lol. I absolutely LOVE this series btw!

[@NickSmithNBA]

Thanks 🙏 glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@Walt-om2ou]

Facts!!

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

We are brothers man lol your a real fan that’s exactly how I was at that same age lol great story man 🙂

[@jokerYG]

@@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300 absolutely brotha!!! Die-hard Bulls fan.

[@amessad]

The kind of respect and appreciation a single player is getting is off the charts .... for any sport!

[@Fox_Trot777]

Great 23 series, keep it up! 👍

[@marcelgob3813]

I was born in 77 in Boston huge Celtics fan. Damn what a honor to watch MJ he's the GOAT not even close for me...Thank you for your greatness MJ.. Shaq is a class act one of the greatest Centers to ever play giving MJ mad love and respect.

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Michael Air Jordan is the greatest I ever seen 🏀🐐💯

[@joncoish]

Oh man, the NBA on NBC clip is so nostalgic for me. The 90s were the best for basket-ball, it was a treat to watch MJ in his prime!

[@herking16]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎯

[@crosion5]

He had a court presence unlike any player before or since. He is the greatest. No doubt. Nobody will ever surpass him.

[@reynaldopadernal7829]

Funny thing was, Nick made mistake about the 45 thing, but he was wearing Air Jordans

[@coyote5.046]

23 scored 45 what a genius MJ was

[@flee4urlives]

MJ23 is the GOAT all day in every way. Dude did it all on offense and defense.

[@misane2212]

Back when they play defense

[@jamesroberts1504]

Watching the Bulls play on NBA on NBC in the 90s was pure...Magic!

[@Maru-ge6jn]

What made MJ great was not only his insane basketball skills, but his ability to wage high level mental warfare.

[@amarooT6564]

Awesome work on these videos the extra detail on these stories are amazing .

[@fernandozamorano4627]

“It didn’t feel natural” 😂

[@I_Am_The_Barz]

Classic lessons learned in those Golden years!! I miss the 90's!!

[@Kai-Soh]

Has there ever been a guard that can work in the post like MJ? Sheesh the man could torch a team all sorts of ways

[@AkoSiFrance]

KOBE?

[@dollarsignhtotheo2dubbs579]

Nick Anderson, a born and raised Chi town GOAT, stealing it from the legendary Bulls GOAT in such a big moment. Legendary. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Blinkerson55]

Live in Chicago and watched greatness everyday!

[@kvantonio2001]

This video give me chills I live through this moment in Chicago Michael Jordan lost the playoff the year before to Orlando we wasn't even mad cuz Michael Jordan was so great we knew he was going to come back next year and demolish the team he had a memory that good he wasn't taking no losses and Championship Playoff mode.

[@MrTommy0326]

I love this 😀 Memories of the NBA from the 80s and 90s growing up. 👍💥 Great job Nick Smith NBA

[@tylerriley2587]

Micheal Jordan: and from that moment, I took it personal