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Discover an extraordinary collection of images featuring Michael Jordan widely considered the greatest basketball player ever, became a global cultural icon, his effect extending far beyond the sport. Each photograph captures pivotal moments from his illustrious career, showcasing his unmatched athleticism, fierce competitiveness, and charismatic presence on and off the court. From gravity-defying dunks to triumphant celebrations, these images evoke the excitement and passion of basketball's golden era.

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Slam Dunking Basketball

Michael Jordan Slam Dunking Basketball
(Original Caption) 5/12/1988-Pontiac, MI-Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan slams two of his 36 points, and screams

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Basketball Superstar Michael Jordan Playing Golf

Basketball Superstar Michael Jordan Playing Golf
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MJ's Iconic Moments: Basketball - NCAA Tournament - North Carolina vs. Georgetown

Basketball - NCAA Tournament - North Carolina vs. Georgetown
University of North Carolina basketball player Michael Jordan shoots the winning basket in the 1982 NCAA Finals against Georgetown University

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan and Coach Dean Smith at News Conference

Michael Jordan and Coach Dean Smith at News Conference
(Original Caption) College basketball Player of the Year, Michael Jordan, is all smiles after he, along with coach Dean Smith

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Playing for the University of North Carolina

Michael Jordan Playing for the University of North Carolina
The University of North Carolina's Michael Jordan has been selected as United Press International's Player of the Year

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in College Basketball Action

Michael Jordan in College Basketball Action
Michael Jordan (23) of North Carolina drives to the basket during first half action 3/22 as Dan Dakich (11) of Indiana attempts to cover him

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Holding Eastman Award

Michael Jordan Holding Eastman Award
Junior guard Michael Jordan of the University of North Carolina accepts the Eastman Award as the nation's top collegiate basketball player. March 27, 1984

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Falls onto Mickey Johnson

Michael Jordan Falls onto Mickey Johnson
(Original Caption) 7/13/1984-Milwaukee

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Scores in Olympic Game

Michael Jordan Scores in Olympic Game
(Original Caption) 8/4/1984-Los Angeles, CA- U.S.A.'s basketball player Michael Jordan (#9) scores two of his 24 points in a 101-68 U.S. victory over Spain, in Olympic competition 8/4

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Guarding Tony Simms

Michael Jordan Guarding Tony Simms
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan (9) guards Canada's Tony Simms (5) in the semifinals of men's basketball at the Forum. USA won 78-59

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Wearing His Olympic Gold Medal

Michael Jordan Wearing His Olympic Gold Medal
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan celebrates Olympic gold over Spain 8/10. Led by Jordan's 20 points, the USA romped to a 96-65 victory

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Displaying His Team Jersey

Michael Jordan Displaying His Team Jersey
(Original Caption) Former North Carolina star, College Player of the Year and star of the US Olympic gold medal winning basketball team

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Looking Over New Contract With Bulls

Michael Jordan Looking Over New Contract With Bulls
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan, former North Carolina star, College Player of the Year and star of the US Olympic gold medal winning team

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Doing Stretching Exercises

Michael Jordan Doing Stretching Exercises
(Original Caption) Doing stretching exercises during his first workout with the Chicago Bulls 9/28 is Michael Jordan, 21, both 1983 and 1984 College Player of the Year from North Carolina

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Portrait of Michael Jordan

Portrait of Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan, forward for the Chicago Bulls, holding a basketball in the locker room

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Portrait of Michael Jordan

Portrait of Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan, forward for the Chicago Bulls in the locker room

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going for Layup Against the Knicks

Michael Jordan Going for Layup Against the Knicks
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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Playing Against New York Knicks

Michael Jordan Playing Against New York Knicks
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan ducks before going up for a shot in front of Louis Orr of the New York Knicks (left) in the first half at Chicago Stadium 1/11

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Falling After Slam Dunk

Michael Jordan Falling After Slam Dunk
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan is headed for a crash landing on his backside despite his two-fingered grasp on the net after a slam dunk during game against the Denver Nuggets

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan and Vern Fleming Fight for Ball

Michael Jordan and Vern Fleming Fight for Ball
(Original Caption) Indiana guard Vern Fleming (right) and Chicago guard Michael Jordan come down back to back after fighting for a rebound during first half of a game 1/19

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Jim Paxson Trying to Score by Michael Jordan

Jim Paxson Trying to Score by Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Trailblazers Jim Paxson drives around Bulls Michael Jordan in the first quarter of the game 1/22

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Mid Air Against Atlanta Hawks

Michael Jordan in Mid Air Against Atlanta Hawks
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan leaps high trying to get over Cliff Levingston of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chicago Stadium 1/26. Jordan passed off instead

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Playing Against Lone Atlanta Hawks Player

Michael Jordan Playing Against Lone Atlanta Hawks Player
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan trying to get by Cliff Levingston of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Chicago Stadium 1/26. Jordan passed off instead

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan With All-Star Game Coach K.C. Jones

Michael Jordan With All-Star Game Coach K.C. Jones
(Original Caption) NBA rookie Michael Jordan, the only rookie starter on the NBA All-Star game, joins with East coach K.C. Jones (right) during a workout for the All-Stars, 2/9

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan With All-Star Game Coach K.C. Jones

Michael Jordan With All-Star Game Coach K.C. Jones
(Original Caption) NBA rookie Michael Jordan, the only rookie starter on the NBA All-Star game, joins with East coach K.C. Jones (right) during a workout for the All-Stars, 2/9

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan and Isaiah Thomas in Game Action

Michael Jordan and Isaiah Thomas in Game Action
(Original Caption) Dancing with the ball is Piston's Isaiah Thomas after he fouled Bulls Michael Jordan as Jordan went up to shoot in the second quarter of their game

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Trying Layup Between Houston Players

Michael Jordan Trying Layup Between Houston Players
(Original Caption) Chicago guard Michael Jordan (center) threads the needle between Houston's Twin Towers, Akeem Olajuwon (right) and Ralph Sampson

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan and Akeem Olajuwon in Rookie Seasons

Michael Jordan and Akeem Olajuwon in Rookie Seasons
(Original Caption) The top two NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left) and Houston Rockets Akeem Olajuwon

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Trying to Block John Bagley

Michael Jordan Trying to Block John Bagley
(Original Caption) Cleveland's John Bagley (50) goes up for 2 of his 18 points as Chicago's Michael Jordan (23) tries to defend. action took place at the Coliseum. Cavaliers won, 122-114

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Running Around Clint Richardson

Michael Jordan Running Around Clint Richardson
(Original Caption) Chicago's Michael Jordan (#23)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going to Basket Encounters Opposition

Michael Jordan Going to Basket Encounters Opposition
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan finds the going rough on the way to the basket as Pacers Steve Stipanovich (left) and Kenton Edelin (right)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan
Knicks Darrel Walker (4) makes his move around Bulls Michael Jordan (23) and buckets the ball int he 2nd quarter of the game. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: A Very Intense Michael Jordan Trying to Score

A Very Intense Michael Jordan Trying to Score
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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Against Cleveland Cavaliers Player

Michael Jordan Against Cleveland Cavaliers Player
(Original Caption) Chicago guard Michael Jordan (23)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan and Larry Bird Chase After Ball

Michael Jordan and Larry Bird Chase After Ball
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (left) and Celtics Larry Bird (right) chase loose ball down court in the first quarter, NBA playoffs, the first round at the Boston Garden

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going for Basket

Michael Jordan Going for Basket
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan drives past Celtics Danny Ainge and Bill Walton during 4th quarter action at Boston Garden. Jordan set an NBA playoff record by scoring 63 points

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Mid Air as He Tries Scoring

Michael Jordan in Mid Air as He Tries Scoring
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan twists away and up around Celtics Robert Parrish to score in first quarter of their NBA playoff game in Chicago Stadium, late 4/22

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Trying to Score Against Larry Bird

Michael Jordan Trying to Score Against Larry Bird
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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Scoring Against Boston Celtics

Michael Jordan Scoring Against Boston Celtics
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan leaps to shoot over Boston Celtics Danny Ainge (44), Bill Walton (5)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: An Injured Michael Jordan is Looked After by Officials

An Injured Michael Jordan is Looked After by Officials
(Original Caption) Bulls guard Michael Jordan is attended to after landing hard on the court while trying to make a shot late in the 4th quarter, 11/2

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Action Against San Antonio Spurs

Michael Jordan in Action Against San Antonio Spurs
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan (23) drives around Spurs Johnny Moore (00) to the basket during first quarter action 11/4 in Chicago. Bulls won 111-104, leaving them undefeated 3-0

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Leaping to Make Shot

Michael Jordan Leaping to Make Shot
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (23) flies through the air in front of Celtics Larry Bird and Dennis Johnson, right behind Jordan, in the first quarter of the game

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Hanging on Rim After Slam Dunk

Michael Jordan Hanging on Rim After Slam Dunk
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan slams home a dunk shot on an alley-oop pass during the 1st quarter of the game 12/12

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Trying to Block John Bagley

Michael Jordan Trying to Block John Bagley
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (left) causes Cavaliers John Bagley (5) to lose the ball as Bagley was driving for the basket in the first quarter of the game, late 12/23

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Grabbing Rebound

Michael Jordan Grabbing Rebound
Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan grabs a rebound during heated action of a game against the Boston Celtics at Boston Garden. January 28, 1987

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Pushing Jon Koneck in Basketball Action

Michael Jordan Pushing Jon Koneck in Basketball Action
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan of the Bulls (with basketball) leans his shoulder into the defending Jon Koneck of the hawks (right) during first quarter action 3/9

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Pushing Jon Koneck in Basketball Action

Michael Jordan Pushing Jon Koneck in Basketball Action
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan of the Bulls (with basketball) leans his shoulder into the defending Jon Koneck of the hawks (right) during first quarter action 3/9

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan With Ball High Overhead Against 76ers

Michael Jordan With Ball High Overhead Against 76ers
(Original Caption) Sixers David Wingate (left) and Chicago's Michael Jordan (right)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going for Rebound

Michael Jordan Going for Rebound
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left) recovers the rebound from Houston Rockets Rodney McCray (right) during the first period of play 3/16

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Jumping Over Larry Bird to Score

Michael Jordan Jumping Over Larry Bird to Score
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left) crashes into Celtics Larry Bird as he goes up for two points during 1st quarter action of their playoff game at Boston Garden

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Action Against Celtics in Playoffs

Michael Jordan in Action Against Celtics in Playoffs
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (23)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Slam Dunking

Michael Jordan Slam Dunking
(Original Caption) A long stretch by the Rockets Ralph Sampson is not enough to stop Bulls Michael Jordan from getting a slam dunk in the first quarter of the game in the Chicago Stadium, 12/12

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Playing Defense Against Cavaliers

Michael Jordan Playing Defense Against Cavaliers
(Original Caption) Ball is batted away from Cleveland cavaliers player #43 by Michael Jordan of Chicago, while going for a layup at the Coliseum, 1/14. Cavs won, 91-88

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Appears to be Walking on Air

Michael Jordan Appears to be Walking on Air
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (23)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in All-Star Action

Michael Jordan in All-Star Action
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (23) scores two of his 40 points while leading the East All-Stars over the West All-Stars 138-133 in Chicago 2/7. Jordan was picked as Most Valuable Player

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in All-Star Action

Michael Jordan in All-Star Action
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan (23) scores two of his 40 points while leading the East All-Stars over the West All-Stars 138-133 in Chicago 2/7. Jordan was picked as Most Valuable Player

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Leaping to Dunk Basketball

Michael Jordan Leaping to Dunk Basketball
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls gets set to dunk the ball during the slam dunk contest 2/8. Jordan won the contest

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Dunking Ball Over Kevin McHale

Michael Jordan Dunking Ball Over Kevin McHale
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left) gets set to stuff ball over Celtics Kevin McHale during 3rd quarter action of game at Boston Garden, 3/20. Boston won game, 137-107

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Against Patrick Ewing

Michael Jordan Against Patrick Ewing
(Original Caption) A pair of aces do battle at Madison Square Garden 4/19 as Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan leaps for the basket with the New York Knicks Patrick Ewing defending

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Receiving Award From Gerald Ford

Michael Jordan Receiving Award From Gerald Ford
(Original Caption) Bulls superstar Michael Jordan is presented a plaque honoring him at the second annual Legends and Fans Dinner 9/7 by former President Gerald Ford

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Backing up Brian Shaw

Michael Jordan Backing up Brian Shaw
(Original Caption) Brian Shaw and his Celtic teammates were unable to control an explosive Michael Jordan who scored 52 points in the Bulls" 110-104 victory over the Celtics, 11/9

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Patrick Ewing Trying to Block Michael Jordan

Patrick Ewing Trying to Block Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) New York Knicks Patrick Ewing (33) defends against Bulls Michael Jordan's shot in the second quarter of the game, 12/29

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Scottie Pippen in Mid Air Attempting Layup

Scottie Pippen in Mid Air Attempting Layup
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen (33) sails in for a layup over Rockets Purvis Short (10) in the first quarter of the Rockets-Bulls game. Bulls Michael Jordan watches

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Akeem Olajuwon Watching Michael Jordan

Akeem Olajuwon Watching Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) East's Michael Jordan of Chicago (23) makes a reverse layup over the West's Akeem Olajuwon in the first quarter of the NBA All-Star game, 2/12

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan going to the Hoop

Michael Jordan going to the Hoop
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan (23) of Chicago is fouled by Craig Fhlo, of Cleveland, while going to the hoop. Action took place in the 2nd quarter of game at the Coliseum 4/16

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Shooting Over Craig Ehlo

Michael Jordan Shooting Over Craig Ehlo
Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan shoots the basketball over his defender, Craig Ehlo of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Richfield, Ohio, April 16, 1989

Profile of Michael Jordan In Action
(Original Caption) Chicago's Michael Jordan drives past Cleveland's Mark Price on his way to a layup during second period action, with the Cavs leading the Bulls at the half

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Gerald Wilkins Guarding Michael Jordan

Gerald Wilkins Guarding Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left) drives to the basket on the New York Knicks Gerald Wilkins (right)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going for Basket

Michael Jordan Going for Basket
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Air Jordan takes off as he eludes Sidney Green, of the New York Knicks, to make a driving layup in the first period of their NBA playoff game here 5/11

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Patrick Ewing Blocking Michael Jordan

Patrick Ewing Blocking Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks plays Michael Jordan close as the Bulls superstar drives for the basket during their NBA playoff game 5/11

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Sitting out in Game

Michael Jordan Sitting out in Game
(Original Caption) Air Jordan, also known as Michael, was grounded by the Knicks 5/11 and held to a season low 15 points as the Knicks evened the semifinals at 1-1 with 114-97 victory

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Slam Dunking the Ball

Michael Jordan Slam Dunking the Ball
(Original Caption) Michael "Air" Jordan soars over two New York Knicks, Sidney Green (left) and Charles Oakley (34) as he drives for two points during their NBA Playoff Game here 5/16

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Patrick Ewing Blocking Michael Jordan

Patrick Ewing Blocking Michael Jordan
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (23) has his shot blocked by Patrick Ewing (left) of the New York Knicks, during their NBA playoff game here 5/16

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Patrick Ewing Trying to Block Michael Jordan Shot

Patrick Ewing Trying to Block Michael Jordan Shot
(Original Caption) New York Knicks Patrick Ewing (right) blocks a shot attempt by the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (left)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Passing Basketball

Michael Jordan Passing Basketball
(Original Caption) Chicago: Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan looks to pass during the 3rd quarter of the Detroit-Chicago playoff game

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Playoffs Game

Michael Jordan in Playoffs Game
Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan takes a break in the second quarter of the Detroit-Chicago playoff game at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Action Against the Atlanta Hawks

Michael Jordan in Action Against the Atlanta Hawks
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan, top center, watches his shot go through the basket, while being held in the arms of Hawks Cliff Levingston, partially hidden in the center

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan in Action Against the Atlanta Hawks

Michael Jordan in Action Against the Atlanta Hawks
(Original Caption) Bulls Michael Jordan, top center, watches his shot go through the basket, while being held in the arms of Hawks Cliff Levingston, partially hidden in the center

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Being Chased by the New York Knicks

Michael Jordan Being Chased by the New York Knicks
(Original Caption) Though grounded, Air Jordan, of the Chicago Bulls, eludes two New York Knicks, Gerald Wilkins (21) and Charles Oakley (34)

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Jumping by Patrick Ewing to Score

Michael Jordan Jumping by Patrick Ewing to Score
(Original Caption) Michael Jordan slips one in in front of Knicks Patrick Ewing (33) in the first quarter of the game, 1/21. Jordan had 42 points to lead the Bulls over the Knicks 117-109

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Jumping Over Akeem Olajuwan to Score

Michael Jordan Jumping Over Akeem Olajuwan to Score
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan drives in for a reverse layup over Houston Rockets Akeem Olajuwan (34) in the first quarter of the Bulls-Rockets game, 2/1

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Jumping Over Akeem Olajuwan to Score

Michael Jordan Jumping Over Akeem Olajuwan to Score
(Original Caption) Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan drives in for a reverse layup over Houston Rockets Akeem Olajuwan (34) in the first quarter of the Bulls-Rockets game, 2/1

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Going up for the Basket in Front of Akeem Olajuwon

Michael Jordan Going up for the Basket in Front of Akeem Olajuwon
(Original Caption) Eastern Conference All Star Michael Jordan (C) drives to the basket past the West's Akeem Olajuwon during the NBA All Star Game in Miami 2/11

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MJ's Iconic Moments: Michael Jordan Speeding Past Brian Daugherty

Michael Jordan Speeding Past Brian Daugherty
(Original Caption) 032805 - 3/28/90 - (CAVS-BULLS) - Richfield, Ohio

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