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CHICAGO – JUNE 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates with cigar after winning the 1996 NBA title against the Seattle SuperSonics in Game Six of the 1996 NBA Finals at the United Center on June 16, 1996 in Chicago Iillinois. The Bulls won 87-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO – JUNE 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates with cigar after winning the 1996 NBA title against the Seattle SuperSonics in Game Six of the 1996 NBA Finals at the United Center on June 16, 1996 in Chicago Iillinois. The Bulls won 87-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Chicago Bulls were a lottery team in the early 1980s. However, in 1984, history was about to change forever, when Michael Jordan made his way from North Carolina. Jordan soon became one of the all-time greats of the game, taking over a complete era, and the city of Chicago changed forever.
The NBA was dominated by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, an era that had run in the league for many years. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers heading the show. However, as His Airness came in, he announced himself. There even came a time he told the arch-rivals he is the new ‘Sheriff’.
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While the Bulls had no idea of the power in their hand, they put their faith in MJ. Likewise, a 7-year, $6.3 million came into the works. And NBA fans run wild remembering the iconic day in basketball history.
The entry of Michael Jordan
With the third pick in the draft, Jordan began his journey to become a legend. In his seven-year multi-year deal, Chicago Bulls had brought themselves six championships for the future. From there, he instantly made the franchise become postseason contenders. Becoming one of the most elite scorers in NBA in his very first season, it would soon become an era.
Chicago had found the gem of the generation. Michael Jordan led the NBA in total points. Announcing his scoring supremacy, Black Jesus averaged 28 points. Likewise, the five-time MVP won the Rookie of The Year award. Changing the entire culture of the city, Jordan assumed the role of a leader.
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Feels like was yesterday https://t.co/pJeYxnw5Gp
— NolimitSahex (@DailyMavsNews) September 13, 2022
everything else is history.🐐 https://t.co/dzR6WY4nEt
— angel (@angelguabaa) September 13, 2022
Man, imagine getting the 🐐 for this kind of deal. Nowadays he’d probably be worth a 6 year $300 million super max. https://t.co/72LfzLMbIw
— Gilbert’s Grape (@sheepsemen) September 12, 2022
The STEAL of a lifetime. https://t.co/M6wnLJIWgZ
— New democrat….. unless dems act like wimps😎 (@reesetheone1) September 12, 2022
The game hasn’t been the same since. https://t.co/3UudkJSCBC
— Eddy “Precise” Lamarre (@PreciseMuzic) September 12, 2022
However, it wasn’t until the last year of his contract that Jordan conquered his first championship. In 1991, after becoming the undisputed best player on the planet, the Chicago Bulls kickstarted their dynasty. One championship run was enough to turn His Airness into one of the most fierce winners. Michael Jordan went on to lead the Bulls to another five championships. Winning 10 scoring titles and a DPOY, Jordan solidified himself as a certified winner.
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