The Defining Moment
"I never doubted myself. I knew we had a chance to win this battle."
- Michael Jordan
With 20.8 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals:
- Stole the ball from Karl Malone in the low post
- Dribbled downcourt against Bryon Russell
- Executed a crossover at the top of the key (5.2 seconds left)
- Released the game-winning jumper with 5.2 seconds remaining
- Maintained follow-through pose until ball swished through net
87-86
Final Score
45 PTS
Jordan's Total
6×
NBA Championships
Historical Significance
This iconic shot:
- Sealed Chicago Bulls' 6th NBA Championship
- Completed second "Three-peat" (1996-1998)
- Marked Jordan's final shot with the Bulls
- Considered greatest clutch shot in NBA history