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Intro
Professional basketball has had a home in Chicago since 1946. First came the Stags, then came the Packers (yeah, the PACKERS) followed by the Zephyrs. It wasn't until 1966, after the Zephyrs had moved to Baltimore to become the Bullets, that the Chicago Bulls were born.
Since then, they have become one of the most prolific franchises in all of sports. In just over half a century, the Bulls have had the greatest basketball player of all time, the best team of all time, the youngest MVP ever, and won six titles (they also have the best player introductions ever). Over the years, the Bulls have seen dozens of incredible moments. From a rookie Croation sensation knocking down a game-winner to a brute with multi-color hair locking down the paint, Chicago has been treated to a myriad of magical events. And we've got 'em ranked right here: The 50 Greatest Moments in Chicago Bulls History.
Too Big, Too Strong
50. Too Big, Too Strong, Too Fast
What: Game 4, 2011 Eastern Conference Finals
Date: 5/24/2011
Smartphones, Twitter, and YouTube almost make winning the game secondary to mortifying your opponent with violent dunks. Although Chicago lost this game, Bulls fans will forever remember a fuming Derrick Rose targeting the rim with lawless intent. Our apologies to Joel Anthony for digging this one up.
Bob Love Leads Bulls
49. Bob Love Leads Bulls to First Division Title
What: 1974-75 Regular Season
Date: 4/6/1975
Coming off an All-Star season, Bob Love lead the Bulls to a 47-win campaign and their first division title in 1975. The Chicago defense was stifling and the backcourt duo of Norm Van Lier and Jerry Sloan was enough to take the Bulls to Game 7 of the Conference Finals.
The Worm
48. A "Worm" Becomes a Bull
What: 1995 NBA Offseason
Date: 10/2/1995
Adding "The Worm" was considered a risk at the time, but in his first season with the Bulls, Rodman led the league in rebounds, averaging almost 15 per. “Scottie was supportive. Michael was like his big brother, and I came in as the black sheep of the family,” Rodman said of his move to Chicago in 1995. “I did my wild thing, but it was cool and we kept it together. Scottie was right in the middle of that team and he supported us all.”
Bulls Score 155
47. Bulls Score 155
What: Regular season game vs. Phoenix Suns
Date: 12/4/1990
How do you score an NBA record 155 points in a game? Easy. Come out of the gate with 40 points in the first quarter, 69 points by half, another 40 in the third quarter, and finish strong with 46 points in the fourth. All right, let's add that up...carry the...drop the...yup...155! Although only one 3-pointer landed, Chicago had seven players in double digits and shot 63% from the field.
All-Star Game Triple-Double
46. All-Star Game Triple-Double
What: 1997 All-Star Game
Date: 2/9/1997
The All-Star game is just about having fun and showing off, right? Nah, son. In 1997, records were being broken and someone fucked around and got a triple-double. That someone being Michael Jordan. The GOAT racked up 14 points, 11 boards and 11 assists in the East's 132-120 victory over the West. MJ would've won MVP honors if it weren't for Glen Rice scoring 26 points, 20 of which came in the third quarter. Rice outshining Jordan? The NBA truly is where amazing happens.
Rose Saves Game 6
45. Rose Saves Game 6
What: Game 6, 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Date: 4/30/2009
You don't win Rookie of the Year honors based on offense alone. D-Rose knew this and had one of the marquee plays of his career in the 2009 Eastern Conference playoff series against the Celtics. In a triple-overtime thriller, D-Rose prolonged the series with this block on Rajon Rondo. The home crowd went H.A.M. and Stacy King went into convulsions. #theend
Jordan's Scoring Spree
44. Jordan's Scoring Spree
What: 1985-86 Regular Season
Date: November 28 - December 12, 1986
Reason No. 1,450 why the MJ v. Kobe debate needs to end immediately. You young'ns out there remember the crazy five game 40-point streak Kobe had back in '06? Well, try nine, fam. Yup, Jordan went off as a sophomore, wreaking havoc on teams like the Lakers, Suns, and Hawks.
Scottie, Horace and B.J. Gotta Shine, Too
43. Scottie, Horace and B.J. Gotta Shine, Too
What: 1994 All-Star Game
Date: 2/13/1994
When the 1993-94 season began many wondered how the Bulls would cope after MJ suddenly retired in October of '93. The result was better than anyone expected. Chicago remained a contender in the East, and midway through the season, they had three representatives at the All-Star Game. In addition to Horace Grant and B.J. Armstrong making the team, Scottie Pippen went off for 29 points and 11 rebounds as he won the A.S. MVP. Who the hell needs MJ?! Kidding! (The answer to that question, of course, is the Bulls, if they wanted to win any more titles in the '90s.)
Derrick Rose Wins ROY
42. Derrick Rose Wins Rookie of the Year
What: 2008-09 Regular Season
Date: 4/22/2009
Remember when this was a serious debate: Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? Well, how did that one turn out? The Bulls (thankfully) took the hometown hero with the first pick in the '08 Draft, and he didn't disappoint. Rose went on to average 16 points and 6 assists his rookie season and led the Bulls to the playoffs. Now he's the league's reigning MVP, in a max contract and enjoying a lucrative Adidas drill. My, how the Bulls would be different if they drafted the 6'10" can't-miss out of Kansas State.
MJ Wins ROY
41. Michael Jordan Wins Rookie of the Year
What: 1984-85 Regular Season
Date: 7/16/1985
In Jordan's rookie season, he set Chicago single-season records for points (2,313), free throws, and steals (196), and secured one earth-changing sneaker deal. He would go on to grab 10 scoring titles, 14 All-Star games and 6 rings. The rookie year was just the forewarning.
Bulls Make the Playoffs as an Expansion Team
40. Bulls Make the Playoffs as an Expansion Team
What: 1966-67 Regular Season
Date: 3/19/1967
Did you know Chicago had a basketball team before 1984? It's true! In fact, in 1966, their very first year of existence, the Bulls posted a 33-48 record, the best ever by an NBA expansion team. When the shorts had belts and the bounce pass was king, Johnny "Red" Kerr took the expansion Bulls to the playoffs where they were swept by the St. Louis Hawks. Don't worry Bulls fans, things got better.
Eyes Closed
39. Eyes Closed
What: Regular season game @ Denver Nuggets
Date: 11/23/1991
When you're as hyper-competetive as Jordan, gambling is a pretty logical crossover. So, when Dikembe Mutumbo bet him that he couldn't make a free-throw with his eyes closed, he was more than willing to oblige. Uh Mount Mutombo, dude goes seven-figures on a golf game, did you really think he was going to back down from you?
Back on the Scene
38. Back on the Scene
What: Game 1, 2005 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 4/24/2005
The Post-Jordan Era Bulls were at best a rebuilding project and at worst the league's laughingstock. After their Finals win in '98, Chicago spent the next six seasons firing coaches, failing with draft picks, and compiling a miserable 119-341 record. But then young talent in the form of Eddy Curry (before he got so hefty), Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon finally gave Chicago fans something to cheer about. The upstart Bulls flipped the script, winning 47 games in '04-'05, changing the team's trajectory and making the playoffs for the first time in over half a decade.
Youngest MVP Ever
37. Youngest MVP... Ever
What: 2010-11 Regular Season
Date: 5/3/2011
What were you doing when you were 22? Derrick Rose averaged 25.0 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.1 rebounds as he willed willed his team to the NBA's best record with dizzying lay ups and fearless fourth quarter drives to the rim. Too big, too fast, too strong, too good.
Jordan Has 8 Steals In One Half
36. Jordan Has 8 Steals In One Half
What: Regular season game @ Boston Celtics
Date: 11/9/1988
Yeah his Airness is known as one of the greatest scorers of all time but what about that D?! Pause. In all seriousness though, Michael was known to be a pest on defense, too. He amassed 2,514 steals during his career and tied an NBA record when he had eight steals in a single half.
Bulls Beat Defending Champion Heat
35. Bulls Beat Defending Champion Heat
What: Game 4, 2007 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 4/29/2007
After the Bulls won the Finals in '98, they wandered about in NBA purgatory for a decade. Some seasons were hopeful, some teams competitive, but for the most part, the Chicago Bulls were pathetic. Flash forward to the 2007 Playoffs. Shaq and D-Wade had won a ring the year before and were poised to make another run. Instead, Ben Wallace and the otherwise youthful Bulls beat down the Heat in 4 games, their first playoff series win since the fall of The Dynasty.
1987 NBA Draft
34. Draft Day Present
What: 1987 NBA Draft
Date: 6/22/1987
The Sonics drafted Scottie Pippen with the No. 5 overall pick in '87 but immediately traded him to the Bulls for their No. 8 pick, Olden Polynice. How did that work out for ya? Scottie won six championships and played in seven All-Star games. Polynice's stats? Five career arrests, including twice in the same year for impersonating a police officer.
MJ Averages 37 PPG
33. MJ Averages 37 PPG
What: 1986-87 Regular Season
Date: 4/17/1987
Never has a team made a 40-42 record look so good. Michael Jordan went absolutely bonkers in '86-'87, averaging 37.1 points per game. In that season Michael dropped 56 on Barkley and the Sixers, 58 against the Nets, and 61 on the Hawks. Try doing that, Kobe and LeBron.
Jordan Scores 55 in Return
32. Jordan Scores 55 in Return to MSG
What: Regular season game @ New York Knicks
Date: 3/28/1995
After spending a year and a half dropping fly balls and grounding into double plays, Jordan made his heroic return to the Bulls. But the #45-era didn't start out as planned. MJ was noticeably rusty, slower, and less sharp upon his return, but 10 days after he said, "I'm back" he went off on the Knicks. During a nationally televised game at Madison Square Garden, Jordan went vintage Jordan, posting 55 on Ewing & Co.
D-Rose Scores 36 in Playoff Debut
31. Ready For Prime Time
What: Game 1, 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 4/18/2009
Rookies are supposed to play, well, like rookies when they're in the playoffs. Not the kid from Englewood. Derrick Rose kicked the damn door in, matching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with 36 points in his playoff debut.
MJ Owns the Finals
30. MJ Owns the Finals
What: 1993 Finals
Date: 6/20/1993
Charles Barkley is the league's MVP, John Paxson makes his shot, but the hero of the '93 Finals is Michael Jordan. Jordan averaged over 40 points per game in the series, including a 55 point outburst in Game 4. Not only do the Bulls win their third straight championship, but MJ wins his third straight Finals MVP.
Jordan Scores Career-High 69 Points
29. Jordan Scores Career-High 69 Points
What: Regular season game @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Date: 3/28/1990
Jordan went video-game crazy in a playoff clinching win against the Cavs, hanging 69 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. After the game Cavs Forward John Williams said, "He's one in a million, one in a billion. I don't think we'll ever see a player like him again. He's probably the world's greatest athlete."
Pippen Sits Down, Kukoc Stands Tall
28. Pippen Sits Down, Kukoc Stands Tall
What: Game 3, 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Date: 5/13/1994
Two seconds from getting swept by the Knicks, Phil Jackson draws up a play for the final shot. It calls for rookie Toni Kukoc to attempt the game-winner off an inbound pass from Scottie Pippen. Scottie, evidently feeling the pressure of playing his first year without MJ, and dismayed that he's not taking the final shot himself, sits down on the bench and stays there. A game that could have been defined by a selfish, pouting Scottie Pippen instead became a part of Bulls' lore, when the rookie from Croatia beat the buzzer and Knicks.
Bulls Win 2008 Lottery
27. Bulls Win the Lottery
What: 2008 NBA Draft Lottery
Date: 5/20/2008
It was almost too perfect. In 2008, Bulls had a 98.3% chance of NOT getting the first overall pick in the draft. And a certain Chicago native was high on everyone's draft board. So what happened? The Bulls won the lottery. The rest is franchise-turned-around, youngest-MVP-ever history.
Bulls Push Wilt and Lakers to Game 7
26. Bulls Push Wilt & the Lakers to Game 7
What: Game 6, 1971 Western Conference Semifinals
Date: 4/4/1971
Wilt Chamberlain and a talented Laker team found themselves in a dog fight against Chicago in the first round of the '71 playoffs. Only a year away from winning a championship, the Lakers were pushed to 7 games by Bob Love and the Bulls. Of course the Bulls would exact their revenge 20 years later.
Noah Dunks on Pierce
25. Jo Knows
What: Game 6, 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Date: 4/30/2009
Nobody expected the Bulls to ball so hard with the defending champion Celtics, including the Celtics. In the third OT of the greatest first-round game ever, Joakim Noah broke on a pass like Charles Woodson on a slant route and raced down the court. He finished the play and the game with a jaw-dropping facial on Paul Pierce. The Celtics ultimately took game 7, but the series established the young Bullies as a team not to be fucked with.
Taj Dunks on Wade
24. Taj Gibson Dunks on Wade
What: Game 1, 2011 Eastern Conference Finals
Date: 5/15/2011
After this dunk Taj Gibson was trending worldwide on Twitter, and with good reason. Gibson went up, over and through Dwyane Wade in what was the rudest dunk of 2011.
Wilkins v. Jordan Dunk Off
23. Wilkins v. Jordan, The Dunk Off
What: 1988 All-Star Weekend
Date: 2/6/1988
Before the Slam Dunk Contest turned in to a vapid, unwatchable commercial, it was an exposition of athleticism, creativity, and the league's biggest stars (no offense DeMar DeRozan). In 1988, Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins find themselves in a gunslinger-like showdown. Going into the last dunk of the night, Jordan needed a score of '49' to win. Sprinting down the court, he leapt from the free throw line. There are no flashing lights, Far East Movement is not blowing out the arena speakers. It's just the rim rattling, the crowd cheering, and a perfect score of 50.
Phil Jackson Replaces Dough Collins
22. Zen Master Takes the Reigns
What: 1989 Offseason
Date: 7/27/1989
Many were surprised when popular Bulls coach Doug Collins was replaced by Phil Jackson (his then assistant), but not the Bulls players. During the '88-'89 season, Collins was ejected from a game and Phil took over. Bulls forward Horace Grant would later say, “It was like we were let out of a cage. We won the game because we were so relaxed—and we knew that Phil should become a head coach.”
The Beginning of an Era
21. The Beginning of an Era
What: 1984 NBA Draft
Date: 6/19/1984
After finishing with the second-worst league record (27-55) during the 1983-84 season, the Bulls were awarded the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets used their first pick on Hakeem Olajuwon and the Portland Trailblazers, who obtained their pick via a trade from the Pacers, committed the ultimate Draft day fail when they selected Sam Bowie ahead of Michael Jordan. The Bulls then picked Jordan. Injuries limited Bowie to start in just 101 games over four seasons before he was traded to the Nets in 1989. As for MJ, how does six championships, five MVPs, and going down as the GOAT sound? #nuffsaid
I'm Back
20. "I'm Back"
What: Regular season game @ Indiana Pacers
Date: 3/19/1995
Hitting around .200 in the minors and with Major League Baseball in a work stoppage, Michael returns to the Bulls. Amidst rumors of secret workouts with the team, Phil Jackson is asked if he'd like to see Jordan comeback, "Yes," says Jackson, "I think he would be a good addition to this team." We agree Phil. Dude's pretty good.
MJ Sweeps the Awards
19. MJ Sweeps the Awards
What: 1987-88 Regular Season
Date: 1987-88 Regular Season
Jordan ended the '87-'88 season averaging 35 points, more than 3 steals, and 6 assists per game. He was All-NBA, an All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, Scoring Champion, Defensive Player of the Year, Slam Dunk Champion, and the NBA's MVP. MJ won championships later in his career by playing a little bit smarter. But this is when he made the shit look like a video game. This kind of stuff just doesn't happen any more.
Knicks vs. Bulls Rivalry Born
18. Bulls v. Knicks Rivalry is Born
What: Game 7, 1992 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 5/17/1992
Remember when the Knicks mattered? In 1992 New York was a group of elbow-throwing hard asses that took the Bulls to a legendary Game 7. When it was all said and done, Michael had 42 points, Scottie had a bruised chin and BJ Armstrong almost got in a little-man fight with John Starks. The Bulls won the game and a rivalry was born.
Greatest Team Ever
17. 72-10
What: 1995-96 Regular Season
Date: 4/21/1996
There's a lot of talk these days about teams taking time to gel (whatever the hell that means). Whether it's Amare and Carmelo "learning to play with one another" or "The Big 3" getting straight Dirk'd, there seems to be an allotted learning curve for great players to make great teams. With the return of Michael Jordan and the addition of Dennis Rodman, the '95-'96 Chicago Bulls needed no time to "build team chemistry" in becoming the greatest team of all-time. The Bulls started the season 41-3, breezed through the Playoffs and added Shawn Kemp's name to the "Dream Killer" list in the Finals. Take notes, Bron.
A Mountain to Climb
16. A Mountain to Climb
What: Game 7, 1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Date: 5/31/1998
The "Threepeat" that almost wasn't. The Pacers were supposed to be a mere speed bump on Chicago's road to the Finals. Six games later the Bulls found themselves in a deciding Game 7. It wasn't pretty, but the Bulls went on to win despite playing one of their worst games. Reggie Miller's dream dies.
Against the Wall
15. Against the Wall
What: Game 4, 1993 Eastern Conference Finals
Date: 5/31/1993
Down 2-1 in the series, and with MJ playing poorly, it looked like the Knicks were finally going to get the best of the Bulls. Jordan, who played his best with his back against the wall, summoned a 54 point outburst and the Bulls never looked back. For Patrick Ewing, another dream dies.
Who's Open?
14. Who's Open?
What: Game 5, 1991 Finals
Date: 6/12/1991
If MJ is the "Dream Killer" then John Paxson is the alarm clock. Prior to dashing Charles Barkley's hopes of a ring in '93, Paxson was setting fire to the Laker Dynasty one field goal at a time. With the Bulls trailing by 1, Phil Jackson called a timeout and asked Jordan, "Who's open?" When Jordan admitted that Paxson was open, Phil responded, "Then pass him the fucking ball." Jordan complied. Paxson went 9 of 12 shooting and the Bulls won their first ring.
Bulls Finally Beat Pistons
13. Bad Girls Club
What: Game 4, 1991 Eastern Conference Finals
Date: 5/27/1991
Ah "The Jordan Rules." A defensive strategy whereby a team targets an opponent's best player, and challenges their every play with elbows, scratches and mid-air body blows. The Pistons invented it, and for years it worked against the Bulls, but (someone cue the Kanye!) n-n-now that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger. In '91 the Bulls broke through, finally beating the Bad Boys Club. In a final act of petulance, the Pistons walked off the court with time still on the clock and without shaking hands.
The Shrug
12. The Shrug
What: Game 1, 1992 Finals
Date: 6/5/1992
If you can believe it, there was actually a time when people would compare Clyde Drexler to Michael Jordan. Prior to the '92 Finals, Jordan was widely criticized for being weak in his 3-point game. How did he respond? In the first half of Game 1, MJ drilled six 3-pointers and scored 35 points (both NBA Finals records). Michael's “shrug” was in jest, as if to act surprised that he could shoot the 3.
The Takeover
11. The Takeover
What: Game 4, 1993 Finals
Date: 6/16/1993
Two games away from his third ring, MJ was finally able to take advantage of a suspect Phoenix defense. 55 points and 8 rebounds later, the Bulls were up 3-1. Shit, you'd try baseball too if it got this easy.
Garden Party
10. Garden Party
What: Game 4, 1986 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 4/20/1986
His Airness torches the Celtics for 63 points in the '86 Playoffs. Mind you, this is a 23-year-old, essentially playing solo against the team that would win the championship that year. Larry Bird famously says after the game, "It was God disguised as Michael Jordan." We feel you, Larry.
The Dunk
9. The Dunk
What: Game 6, 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Date: 5/20/1994
In '94 the Bulls were without No. 23 and Scottie Pippen was out to prove that he was no Robin to Jordan's Batman. How do you prove that? Well, win a championship. But if not a ring, a violent dunk is almost as good. “It was one of those games where we were playing against the Knicks and we were frustrated and tired of them holding and pulling and doing things of that nature,” Pippen recalled. “I think that after that dunk, I sort of overreacted, almost trying to push [Ewing] into the stands.” And thus, a Hall of Famer is born.
Back to Back
8. Back To Back...Again
What: Game 6, 1997 Finals
Date: 6/13/1997
With time running down and the score tied in Game 6 of the '97 Finals, the Bulls call a timeout. Setting up their final play, Jordan tells Steve Kerr to look for the ball if he gets double teamed. "If he comes off, I'll be ready," Kerr says to Jordan. Out of the timeout, Jordan drives, John Stockton (Kerr's defender) doubles on Jordan, MJ rises up and finds a wide open Steve Kerr. With 5 seconds left, Kerr hits a 17-footer. The Bulls win No. 5.
Scottie and the Benchwarmers
7. "Scottie and the Benchwarmers"
What: Game 6, 1992 Finals
Date: 6/14/1992
Who needs MJ? In Game 6 of the 1992 Finals, Scottie Pippen, along with bench players Scott Williams, B.J. Armstrong, Stacey King, and Bob Hansen, helped the Bulls do what no one thought they could do: win without Jordan. With the Bulls trailing 64-79, Phil Jackson put Pippen and four bench players on the floor to start the fourth quarter. Scottie and the benchwarmers cut the Blazers lead to three in their first three minutes on the court together. From there, MJ took over and the repeat was complete. See, it takes an entire team to win championships.
Jordan Switches Hands
6. Jordan Switches Hands
What: Game 2, 1991 Finals
Date: 6/5/1991
At the end of a blowout win against the Lakers, MJ drove the lane and was set up for an easy right hand dunk. While in the air, he turned an easy dunk to an impossible lay up, dodging defenders and switching the ball to his left hand, he flipped the ball of the backboard and through the net. The totally unnecessary (but really cool) flourish marked a changing of the guard from Magic to Jordan and propelled the Bulls to their first Championship.
Father's Day
5. Happy Father's Day
What: Game 6, 1996 Finals
Date: 6/16/1996
As copied as Micheal's style was, nothing is more imitated by athletes than his post-game celebrations (who do you think Derek Jeter got his fist pump from? Check the tape, homie). Perhaps his most iconic celebratory moment came on Father's Day in 1996 after the Bulls won their first Championship since Jordan's return to basketball. No doubt triggered by the memory of his murdered father, a weeping MJ dropped to his stomach, clutching the game ball (first on the hardwood of the court, then on the carpet of the locker room). The moment was beautiful and heartbreaking, more about life than basketball.
Paxson For 3
4. Not Once, Not Twice,...
What: Game 6, 1993 Finals
Date: 6/20/1993
What makes sports pure and special are those moments when an unlikely hero steps up and delivers in a key situation. As star-powered as the '93 Bulls were, the “Threepeat” was saved by sharp-shooting afterthought John Paxson. With the Bulls down by 2 in the waning seconds of Game 6, the Suns defense collapsed on drive penetration, leaving Paxson open for the 3. He didn't miss.
The Flu Game
3. The Flu Game
What: Game 5, 1997 Finals
Date: 6/11/1997
The Bulls team physician tells Michael Jordan he's too sick to play in Game 5 of the '97 Finals. C'mon Doc, you think MJ's going to listen to that? Jordan scores 38 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25 seconds to go. As the game comes to an end, an exhausted Jordan falls into the arms of Scottie Pippen. "The Flu Game" immortalizes a player, even when he looks like death.
The Shot
2. Ehlo... No!
What: Game 5, 1989 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Date: 5/7/1989
After going 0-6 against the Cavs during the regular season, Chicago sportswriters Lacy Banks, Kent McDill, and Pete Myers pick Cleveland to win their first-round matchup against the Bulls. Banks has the Cavs in a sweep, McDill has em' in 4 games and Myers has the Bulls' season ending tonight. Jordan paces back and fourth in front of the scorers table before Game 5 and stops in front of the writers. "We took care of you," he says to Banks, "We took care of you," he repeats to McDill, "and tonight, we take care of you," he says to Myers. You've seen what happens next. Craig Ehlo drops to his knees and a sweat-soaked Doug Collins rushes the floor with hands over his head. Point taken.
Last Shot
1. "The Last Shot"
What: Game 6, 1998 Finals
Date: 6/14/1998
If you're a child of the '90s or a Bulls fan, then this is your moment. With time running out and Chicago down by 1, Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone in the post and brought the ball up court. There's no scripted play, no screen and absolutely no doubt who is going to take the final shot. It doesn't matter. MJ crosses Byron Russell, takes his shot and snaps the net, sealing the Bulls sixth championship. "The Last Shot" marks a legend and closes the dynasty.