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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the New Jersey Nets on March 16, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 1998 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the New Jersey Nets on March 16, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 1998 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
Michael Jordan has now become a name that is synonymous with ?winning?. The milestones that he has achieved, in his NBA career and afterward, are straight out of a movie about living the ?American Dream?. However, many tend to ignore the countless hours of blood, sweat, and tears he put in every day for his success. Now that he is one of the world?s richest and most accomplished, people also don?t remember his career-defining moments or his controversial moments.
However, the Utah Jazz organization has one thing that constantly reminds them of one of Jordan?s most iconic and controversial moments in his NBA career.?
Utah Jazz?s protest against Jordan?s Iconic moment?
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In a recent appearance on the ?Pat McAfee Show?, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith revealed the organization?s unique Wi-Fi name.
The organization?s Wi-Fi?is ?JordanPushedOff?. The Utah Jazz claims that the game-defining shot that MJ hit over Bryon Russell was illegitimate since Jordan pushed off Russell with his hand to create space for the jump shot.
In the famous ?Last Dance? Netflix documentary, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan addresses these allegations made by the Jazz fans. MJ clearly says, ?Everybody says I pushed off ? bulls***. His energy was going that way. I didn’t have to push him that way.?
“I grew up in Utah as a die hard fan of the Jazz..
The Wi-Fi in the building is actually Jordan pushed off” ?? ~ @RyanQualtrics #PMSLive #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/SEKCvq6lBa
? Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 8, 2023
Jordan?s shot over Byron Russell was one of the most iconic shots of NBA history and Jordan?s NBA career.
Michael Jordan?s game-defining shot in Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals
Known for ?winning at any cost?, Michael Jordan?s decorated NBA career was highlighted after his 1998 NBA Finals victory against the Utah Jazz.
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With just 5.2 seconds left in the game with the Utah Jazz up by one point, MJ crosses Byron Russell over to create a separation just enough to shoot a two-pointer from the free throw line of the court. It can be considered the ?most classic MJ move? ever, and Jordan making that 2-pointer was the most ?Jordan-like? moment in his career.?
Jordan did not hesitate to take the big shot in arguably the most important NBA game of his career. This buzzer-beater against the Utah Jazz forever sealed his NBA legacy, making him a six-time NBA champion.
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What are your thoughts on the Utah Jazz organization?s unique Wi-Fi?name? Let us know in the comments below!
