Throwback to when Michael Jordan faced Michael Jordan on the Basketball court in iconic Gatorade advert from 2003
Larry Bird claimed 1984 NBA Finals vs Lakers were rigged to force Game 7 for moneyHe respected the legacies of Johnson and Bird.Air Jordan knew that he'd be the leader when it really mattered -- on the court and with the ball in his hand.
Understanding all the dynamics at play, Jordan deferred to Johnson and Bird, and the Dream Team avoided what could have been a nasty power struggle.In turn, the best basketball team of all time obliterated the opposition. With Jordan, Johnson and Bird carrying leadership weight on the hardwood, Team USA went 8-0 during Olympic play and secured a 117-85 blowout win over Croatia for the gold medal in Barcelona.Luka Doncic becomes first NBA player in 25 years to equal legend's stunning Finals recordOf course, the super-competitive Jordan demanded a rematch and evened the score with the USA coach who once wanted to make him a co-captain along with Johnson and Bird.
In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Celtics entered Sunday holding a 1-0 advantage over the Dallas Mavericks entering Game 2.
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