NBA: Jazz’s obsession with Michael Jordan 25 years later

In the late 1990s, an unhealthy obsession emerged in Utah They still haven’t managed to get rid of it. The culprit is Michael Jordan, the executioner who led the Jazz to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998.the guard became MVP after winning both series 4-2.

25 years later, Salt Lake City’s pain remains

.Most importantly, in the second finals, Jordan scored in Game 6 A chance to win turns out to be iconic, NBA historical image.But before that shot he has to Breaking free of Brian Russell’s guard, he pushed Russell with his arm. The referee did not think it was strong enough to call a foul.

“Air” stood up and scored his final Bulls goal before retiring a second time and earning his sixth ring. Destroy Karl Malone, John Stockton and all jazz illusions

there is a mark of this action in their memory.

Two disastrous failures

so that The Wi-Fi network at Vivint Smart Home Arena (formerly Delta Center) is named “JordanPushedOff”.Another example from franchising They have yet to overcome two tough losses to the Bulls.

This season, At the Jazz’s official store, they had to remove some T-shirts that featured a jumping graphic of Jordan Sports Brand’s mythical “Jumpman” flying over the team’s name.

. They are produced along with many other franchises, but only in Utah are they considered offensive. 25 years later, they are still the best ever.