?It Was Really Embarrassing?: Despite a 54-Point Night in 1992, Michael Jordan Resorted to Nervous Laughter While Recalling His Biggest Blooper vs Lakers

One of the best NBA players in history, Michael Jordan is known for his excellent and possibly inhuman skills on the court. MJ is known by many as ‘His Airness’ or ‘Air Jordan’ or even ‘Black Jesus’. No matter how talented and unstoppable he seems as a player, he is just a human being in the end. That being said, human beings tend to make mistakes, so it shouldn’t really come as a surprise to see Jordan slip at times.

Two days after the Bulls vs Lakers game, MJ sat with Phil Jackson for a pre-game interview where he talked about the mishap. Halfway through the game, as MJ was going for the shot, the ball slipped out of his hand and went off the court. The incident went on to become the highlight of NBA bloopers back in the 90s. Jackson asked Jordan what he was thinking to do next when the little misfortune occurred on the court.

READ MORE -? Michael Jordan Once Casually Dropped 100 Points on Scottie Pippen?s Team Just Because He ?Took It Personally?

“I knew in my mind, I think I was gonna throw it off the backboard as I did in Miami win two years ago. I just got so d*mn anxious with the ball, I just couldn’t grab it and I kept trying to grab it. Next thing you know, it was gone. It was really embarrassing but everybody makes mistakes,” said Jordan.

Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers in 1992

The aforementioned game between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers took place on November 20, 1992. Probably one of the most significant games in Michael Jordan’s career, His Airness dominated the entire as he seemed unstoppable on the court. Despite losing the game, Jordan scored 54 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks.

As competitive as he is, Jordan dealt with his frustration by defeating Charles Barkley’s Phoenix Suns two days after the game against the Lakers. Jordan went on to score 40 points in 39 minutes of the game. Having won the previous two championships, the 92-93 season marked the Bulls’ first historic three-peat. Evidently, Jordan’s competitive nature is what drove the NBA legend to give his best on the court. Several NBA stars, including Magic Johnson, have said that they regret talking trash with Jordan. And why wouldn’t they? All the trash talks from his opponents not only riled MJ up but also drove him to be the best of all.

WATCH THIS STORY:?Autographed card featuring Babe Ruth Michael Jordan and Mohammad Ali might not beat LeBron James? recording breaking 52 million memorabilia

Do you think the Bulls would have won the game against the Suns if MJ hadn’t been frustrated due to the team’s previous defeat? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!