The always superstitious Michael Jordan is forced to wear the number 12 for the Bulls during a road game in Orlando. His customary 23 was stolen from the Chicago locker room before the game. They even searched the crowd for any fan wearing a Jordan jersey that might fit the 6'6" guard. Despite the random no name jersey, MJ still scored a game high 49 points. The expansion Magic would pull off a double digit comeback in the 2nd half forcing OT, where they would eventually prevail 135-129 over the Bulls.
The 23 jersey would be found a few days later stashed up in the ceiling tiles of the visitors locker room.
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I'm Back! - Michael Jordan's NBA Return
Anybody else remember watching this one?? On this Day 25 years ago, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA for his first game in over 17 months away playing Baseball. The Bulls matched up with the Indiana Pacers in an early Sunday afternoon showdown. It became the NBA’s most watched regular season game since 1975. MJ went on to play 43 minutes scoring 19 points along with 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Pacers would defeat the Bulls in Overtime 103-96, with Reggie Miller leading the way for Indiana with 28 points.
On This Day- Michael Jordan Abruptly Retires
Michael Jordan Print
Quick little M.J. Monday Print Drop for you Guys!! 9” x 7” Gel Transfer Print on 140lb Watercolor Paper. Handmade Edition of # 10. $25. Priority Shipping Included. Shop Link in Bio.
M.J. Monday Pop Quiz
Scholastic Sports Shots -Collector's Book #1 -Michael Jordan
1996 NBA All-Star MVP Michael Jordan
1996 NBA All-Star Game
February 11, 1996 - San Antonio, Texas
In his first All-Star Game back from retirement Michael Jordan poured in 20 points along with 4 rebounds during an Eastern Conference 129-118 victory. The performance would earn him MVP honors, although many fans thought East teammate Shaquille O’Neal should have been named MVP for his 25 pts & 10 rebounds.
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Jordan Over Ehlo Buzzer Beater - May 7th, 1989
‘The SHOT’ May 7th, 1989- Has to be Top 3 Buzzer Beaters of All-Time!! Maybe even # 1? What do you guys think?
On This Day - Michael Jordan Goes for 64.
It was back on January 16th, 1993 that Michael Jordan had the second highest scoring game of his amazing career. MJ poured in 64 points during a 128-124 Bulls overtime loss to the Orlando Magic. Rookie Shaquille O’Neal had 29 points & 24 Rebounds in his first visit to Chicago.
1991 Bulls
I know I’m a day late, but Congrats to those 1991 Bulls who on June 12th, 1991 pulled out a victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to complete a 4-1 series win over the L.A. Lakers. This was the first Championship for the Chicago Bulls Franchise. They would go on to win five more in the next seven seasons. This was also the first NBA Finals I can remember watching as a youngster. I was 10. That Saturday my family had to go to my cousin’s High School Graduation at the West Palm Beach Auditorium, so I had to try and tape the beginning of the game before we could get home. I can totally remember writing ‘Game 5-Bulls vs Lakers’ on the label of that VHS tape.