“He Owed Me a Lot, I’m the One He Was Mad At”: Magic Johnson Takes Credit for Iconic Michael Jordan Moment

The Chicago Bulls became synonymous with greatness and perfection during the iconic Michael Jordan era. Teaming up with the formidable Scottie Pippen, Jordan asserted his dominance over the league, leaving an everlasting mark. His six championships during the 1990s reign as a testament to his unparalleled greatness, earning him widespread recognition as one of the most extraordinary players in the annals of basketball history.

Michael Jordan has had many memorable games in his career. Having won a three-peat twice, he etched his name on the golden pages of the history of the game.? Yet, there is one game that made fans wonder what got him to perform like that.

Magic Johnson throws light on the real reason for the Michael Jordan Shrug in the ’92 Finals

Michael Jordan’s 67-15 record Bulls reached the 1992 NBA Finals beating Cavaliers (4-2) and were ready to face the 57-25 record, Clyde Drexler-led Portland Trail Blazers. During the first game of the series, Jordan delivered an electrifying performance that fans still find hard to believe in. Delivering an unforgettable performance, he beautifully sank six three-pointers in a half, concluding with an iconic shrug toward the broadcasting table. However, recent revelations from basketball legend Magic Johnson have provided an intriguing insider’s perspective on this legendary moment.

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As per Brandon Robinson, Magic can be heard saying ?The night before he hit all them threes against Portland, we?re playing bid whist at his house.? and I said, ?Michael, I got to go home. You got a game.? Because I was working for NBC at that time.”

“So, he shot and made like four, five [3’s] in a row. And when he made that last one and turned to the score [broadcaster’s table], he was turning to me. He was so hot that night, so he owed me a lot because I?m the one he was mad at. That?s why he took it out on Clyde Drexler the next day in the game.?

MJ’s remarkable basketball career showcased greatness in various aspects of the game, but it was not his prominent skill in three-point shooting, that immortalized this unforgettable moment as ‘The Shrug Game.’

Jordan-Drexler comparisons before the Finals

The anticipation for the Portland-Bulls Finals elevated throughout the season as the two teams appeared destined to clash, fueling comparisons between Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan. In the playoff buildup, the media sought a Magic-Bird-like rivalry between the two, anointing Drexler as Jordan’s top rival.

However, it was Jordan and the Bulls who ultimately prevailed, clinching the series in six games. Jordan, continuing his exceptional form, claimed his second consecutive Finals MVP.

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