Michael Jordan ... a sporting legend - and perhaps an unhappy father at the moment. Source: AP
As the greatest basketball player of all time celebrates his 50th birthday, here are five unforgettable moments from Michael Jordan's illustrious career.
5. "His Airness" (Slam Dunk Contest, 1988)
Back in a time when star athletes cared about the NBA's All Star festivities, Jordan and Dominique Wilkins put on an unprecedented show for the ages. The two athletes went toe to toe before Jordan sealed matters with his iconic dunk from the free throw line that became a poster plastered on the bedroom walls of boys around the world throughout the 1990s.
4. "The Flu Game" (Bulls vs Jazz, NBA Finals, Game 5 – June 11, 1997) The mark of a truly great athlete is their ability to perform whatever the circumstances. On the eve of Game 5, Jordan was told there was "no way" he would be able to play the following night after being diagnosed with a stomach virus or food poisoning. Nevertheless, the champ arose from his sick bed just moments before the tip, leading his team back from a 16-point road deficit to claim the all-important fifth game. A flu-stricken Jordan's line on that iconic night was 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
3. The 63-Point Game" (Bulls v Celtics, First Round, Game 2 – April 20, 1986)
After a broken foot caused him to miss 64 games of his sophomore season, Jordan returned in time for the playoffs. Despite being swept 3-0 by a Boston side that is widely considered one of the greatest NBA teams of all time, Jordan dropped 63 points in game two at the Boston Garden. This mark still stands as a playoff record and provided a spectacular glimpse of the mark Jordan would leave on world sport throughout the next decade.
2. "The Shot" (Bulls vs Cavaliers, First Round, Game 5 – May 7, 1989)
Fighting through a smothering double team by Larry Nance and Craig Ehlo, Jordan takes the in-bound pass from Brad Sellers, dribbles to the top of the key and arcs an off-balance shot over the extended arm of Craig Ehlo as time expires. More telling than making the shot itself was the wildly emphatic fist-pumping celebration by Jordan. It was his first game-winning shot in post-season play and symbolised the birth of the Bulls as a playoff force. After losing all four games to Cleveland during the regular season, it was the sweetest form of retribution.
1. "The Final Shot" (Bulls vs Jazz, NBA Finals Game 6 – June 14, 1998)
One of the most iconic plays in the history of sports that simultaneously put a bow on the Michael Jordan legacy. With 18 seconds on the clock and trailing by one, Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone, dribbled to the front court where he was met by Byron Russell. Jordan drove, executed a cross-over and hit a 20-foot jumper to put the Bulls up 87-86 with five seconds remaining. John Stockton missed the ensuing three-point shot as Chicago claimed its third successive NBA title and Jordan retired on top of the sport.
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