Michael Jordan offered NBA fans an escape from reality during the 1990s. His ability to take flight and glide across the court had countless in a spell. ‘His Airness’ led from the front and catapulted the Chicago Bulls to the summit, delivering six NBA titles in eight years to The Windy City.

On his route to becoming one of the greatest athletes ever, Jordan won countless accolades. Each accolade holds its own value for him. However, while receiving his second MVP award, the legend couldn’t help but shed tears of joy for one particular reason.

Jordan took home his second MVP award in the 1990-91 season. He put up monstrous numbers across the board as he averaged 31.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. He led his team to a then franchise-record 61 wins. Surrounded by the ideal sidekicks, Jordan spearheaded the Chicago Bulls and kick-started a decade of pure dominance.

Upon being presented his MVP trophy by then-commissioner David Stern, Jordan’s emotions got the best of him as he became teary-eyed. Later, during a conversation with Pat Riley during the 1991 playoffs, the Bulls icon disclosed the heartening reason that reduced him to tears as he accepted the coveted trophy.

Michael Jordan was moved to tears as he accepted his second MVP trophy with his teammates present

During the 1991 season, Michael Jordan enthralled millions. He dominated the hardwood in his second MVP season. However, when it came to receiving the trophy, the NBA legend was overcome by emotions.

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Jordan told Pat Riley that he got emotional when collecting the MVP award since he was surrounded by his teammates.

?This particular time, I was being given that MVP by my teammates,? said MJ. ?By people that I play with and I?m with eight months out of the year instead of the media. Our players actually gave me that because of the way they play,” he added.

He went on to say that it was a special occasion for him since he was surrounded by his teammates. He went on to describe the setting as a family situation.

“That was very touching for me, and when they said they were gonna go out there and help me receive this, I did all I could just to hold back the tears because it really showed to me what they really felt for me to win that award. It was a family situation,? he concluded.

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Remarkably, Jordan retained his MVP form in the playoffs and won his first NBA title. He was overwhelmed with emotions after winning his first NBA championship. He broke down and shed tears in the locker room as he held the NBA championship in his arms.

This speaks volumes about the passion that Michael Jordan had for the game. Winning was everything for the NBA icon, and it is what distinguished his NBA legacy from the rest.

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