Thursday, November 22, 2007

Most Dominant Performance Ever!



I found this video and had to post it right away. I will add a post later to be a description of my evolution as a sports fan... for now, just enjoy the best performance I've ever seen in the world of sports (at least for one half). Pay particular attention to the 4:10 mark (the -2:55 if it counts down) and beyond. Although there are many impressive plays before that, the crowd just goes wild for those two baskets. It starts with a steal by Pippen, Jordan cleaning up Pippen's miss with a monster dunk, an airball by Portland and the sixth three of the half for Jordan in a moment where you wonder "How is this possible?"

Lesson: Never tell MJ he can't do something. I admire that kind of determination. Not everyone in life has it. It was suggested to let MJ shoot to slow him down and he proved that he can excel in whatever way he wishes.

Of all the sporting events I wish I could be in the stands for, the first half of this game tops all others. Just imagine if Portland would have kept this game close and Jordan would have played actual minutes in the second half. He barely played in the second half. He could have dropped 70 in a finals game.

I will always remember this game also because I watched it on a very small TV in my dad's hospital room when he was very sick with a big infection in his back. We were just mesmerized by the amazing performance. Michael Jordan was the only non-home-team player who turned me into a pure fan of one player's raw talent and desire to win.

I would describe Michael as a "cold-blooded killer" on the basketball court. He really had ice water in his veins. This is the best video yet of my favorite performance by the greatest to ever wear sneakers. Enjoy. I've already watched it 5times today.