Thursday, October 18, 2007

Michael Jordan - First and Last Games in NY as a Bull

It's Michael Jordan (MJ) clips first and last games in NY as a Bull, age 21 and 35. Both wins and both classics. The first game was just his 7th as a rookie. Never forget, Michael Jordan was already considered the greatest individual player with his dominant, athletic game. The last game showcases MJ finesse game. He did play as a Wizard in NY again for the last time and scored 39.
In 1982, MJ went to college at North Carolina and played in the NCAA. While he was only a freshman, Michael Jordan drained a 15-foot jump shot that won the Tar Heels the NCAA championship against Georgetown. That was the first time anyone paid attention to him. From then on, everyone knew who Michael Jordan was.
In 1984, Michael Jordan left UNC after his junior year to play in the NBA when the Chicago Bulls drafted him. He was the third pick of the first round. In 1985, he was named rookie of the year. In 1991 Michael Jordan won his first of six NBA championships. The next year MJ won a gold medal in the Barcelona Olympics.