On June 3rd, 1992, one of the most iconic moments in NBA history took place during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Portland Trail Blazers. With 3.5 seconds left on the clock and the Bulls trailing 89-88, Michael Jordan received the inbound pass. He dribbled to the top of the key, where he was met by Clyde Drexler, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league.
Jordan, known for his incredible athleticism and scoring ability, faked to his left, causing Drexler to stumble. In a flash, Jordan rose up and released a smooth, arcing jump shot from just inside the three-point line. The ball seemed to hang in the air for an eternity as the crowd held their breath.
As the ball swished through the net, the buzzer sounded, and the Bulls bench erupted in celebration. Jordan's shot had given the Bulls a 90-89 victory and a 1-0 series lead. The shot would forever be known as "The Shot" and would go down as one of the greatest clutch moments in NBA Finals history.
Jordan's heroics set the tone for the rest of the series, as the Bulls would go on to win in six games, claiming their second consecutive NBA championship. The image of Jordan's game-winning shot, with his tongue wagging and his fist pumping, would become one of the most iconic images in sports history and would solidify Jordan's status as one of the greatest players of all time.
