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Michael Jordan: Nba Finals
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Although Michael Jordan retired from the NBA after the 02-03 season after a short stunt with the Washington Wizards, he will forever be remembered. Not only was he a great basketball player but the excitement he brought to the game was unreal. People who weren't basketball fans before Jordan's era watched the NBA just to see what Jordan would do next. His personality off the court was funny and wity and everyone liked him. He never got into any off court trouble and he always loved his fans. Today, people are still amazed by Jordan's highlights and his brand name "Jordan" is still incredibly successful.
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The most successful and skilled player in the history of professional basketball, Michael Jordan came into the public eye in the mid-1980s. He went on to win six NBA (National Basketball Association) scoring championships (1990/91, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1997/98) and five Most Valuable Player awards (1987/88, 1990/91, 1991/92, 1995/96, 1997/98). An international sports icon and a role model for youth and adults alike, Jordan helped redefine the male athlete as a figure of sublime grace, technical skill, and ferocious athleticism. His determination, diligence, and fiercely competitive attitude ... enhanced the public perception of black masculinity during the 1980s and 1990s. Aside from his professional prowess, as a commercially valuable endorser and an entrepreneur, Michael Jordan became one of the highest paid sportsmen of his era and announced his final retirement from basketball in 1999 while at the top of his game.
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Michael Jordan holds two Olympic gold medals for his participation in the 1984 and 1992 Olympics for Team USA. He was named to the 1997-98 NBA All-Interview First Team. He is a 5 time MVP (Most Valuable Player). He broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record by scoring in double-digits for the 788th consecutive game (scoring a game-high 33 points, against the Minnesota Timberwolves 12/30/1997).
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Jordan's final NBA game was on April 16, 2003 in Philadelphia. Jordan scored only 13 points in the game and went to the bench with 4 minutes and 13 seconds remaining in the third quarter and with his team trailing the Philadelphia 76ers, 75-56. Just after the start of the fourth quarter, the First Union Center crowd began chanting "We want Mike!". After much encouragement from coach Doug Collins, Jordan finally rose from the bench and re-entered the game for Larry Hughes with 2:35 remaining. At 1:45, Jordan was intentionally fouled by the 76ers' Eric Snow, and stepped to the line to make both free throws. After the second foul shot, the 76ers in-bounded the ball to rookie John Salmons, who in turn was intentionally fouled by Bobby Simmons one second later, stopping time so that Jordan could return to the bench. Jordan received a three-minute standing ovation from his teammates, his opponents, and a crowd of 21,257 fans.[76]
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Michael Jordan is arguably the NBA's greatest player ever. Not only did he lead the Bulls to six NBA titles (1991-93, `96-98), but he ... claimed five NBA League MVP awards and six NBA Finals MVP awards. He also has led the league in scoring a record nine times. Now collectors can relive some of MJ's on-court glory by purchasing this autographed Wilson basketball. The item is authenticated by UDA.
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Michael Jordan's basketball talent was clear from his rookie season in the NBA. His dunks, tenacious defense and apparent ability to score at will amazed fans and opponents. After Jordan poured in 63 points against the Boston Celtics in a 1986 playoff game (still a playoff record), Celtic superstar Larry Bird famously described him as "God disguised as Michael Jordan."
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