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PHOENIX – JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner David Stern presents Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls the championship trophy after the Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game Six of the 1993 NBA Finals on June 20, 1993 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees 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 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PHOENIX – JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner David Stern presents Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls the championship trophy after the Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game Six of the 1993 NBA Finals on June 20, 1993 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees 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 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes ever. During his time in the NBA, he won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and established himself as one of the greats.
Interestingly enough, before his sixth and final NBA appearance, unlike other players who were feeling the heat, Jordan decided to keep his cool.
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Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan pauses in the third quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics Friday, June 14, 1996 in Seattle. The Sonics beat the Bulls, 89-78. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
He watched a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio before Game 6. Similar to Jordan, DiCaprio was the biggest star in his work field during that time. Leo burst onto the scene with one of the most iconic roles in the movie, ‘Titanic’.
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However, Jordan chose another film to watch. He watched Man in the Iron Mask before leading his team to their sixth NBA title against the Utah Jazz. Interestingly enough, Leo decided to give Jordan a visit after the game.
Michael Jordan and a young Leonardo Dicaprio after the 98 NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/jwdx3MIvCA
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Exclusive footage showed one of the best actors in the world, Leonardo DiCaprio, meeting one of the best players during that time in a more than iconic encounter.
Michael Jordan leads his team to a sixth title
Michael Jordan and his time in the NBA is more than legendary. Along with the likes of Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, the Chicago Bulls dominated an entire decade. They won six NBA titles which included two three-peats and established themselves as one of the greatest sides of all time.
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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Michael Jordan (L) of the Chicago Bulls smiles while standing next to Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz 07 June in the first half of game three of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The seven game series is tied at 1-1. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
Safe to say, Jordan was the star during their final championship run. He dropped a masterclass during Game 6 against the Utah Jazz that happened to be his final game in a Bulls jersey.
He averaged 28.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds during the 1997-98 season. When the time came for the NBA Finals, Jordan stepped up big time.
Jordan recorded a whopping average of 33.5 points during the NBA Finals. With 15 seconds left and the Bulls trailing by 1, MJ found himself free. He dribbled right and hit the Jazz defender with a classy crossover and MJ converted the jumper with ease.
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This happens to be one of the most iconic moments in Jordan’s career which helped his team complete the second three-peat.
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