The Jumpman 23 Flu Game

Jumpman 23 or as most people call him, Michael Jordan, was the best player to ever grace the hardwood. Michael had it all, he was well-rounded, could sink all the buckets and stop anybody on defense. This didn’t prove he was the greatest though, it was his achievements and clutch moments that proved to everyone Michael Jordan was one of the greatest of all-time.

Figure 6 – Huffington Post

One great moment from Jumpman 23 was the flu game. During the 1997 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan was set to play a game against the Utah Jazz. It was before the game, that he ate some pizza. Later on during that day, Michael started to feel sick with an illness called the flu. However, Jordan Air would not take the night off.

Figure 7 – FreshnessMag

Michael Jordan would go on to play the game and persevere through the illness. The Bulls would earn the victory after 38 points behind Michael Jordan (Huffington Post, 2014).  This was one of the most famous moments in basketball history. It is still recalled on talk-shows and during in-game-commentary. This moment is so reminiscent of the Jordan-era in the NBA. Jordan Air proved time and time again that he is best. This was just another example of why. What do you think Michael Jordan’s best moment?