: Jordan's poise after a 72-win year showed a leader's stamina; his two-way game made him the Finals' most complete weapon.
: After an 18-month retirement, Jordan returned to lead the 72-win Bulls past Seattle 4-2 and reclaim the Finals MVP.
In 1992 the Bulls beat Portland 4-2, and Jordan’s six first-half threes in Game 1 announced a champion with no weaknesses.
: Jordan beat the Jazz 4-2 again, averaged 33, and hit the series-clinching shot in Game 6 to claim his sixth Finals MVP.
: Behind Jordan's fifth ring was a decade of obsessive work; the flu game honored a perseverance that refused to quit.
: Jordan's flu-game 38 showed a will no scheme could solve; his two-way poise made him the Finals' most complete weapon.
: Jordan's 32-7-6 against Utah proved a complete leader who lifted teammates, not just a scorer hunting his own shot.
: Jordan beat the Jazz 4-2 with 32 points a game and a famous flu-game 38 in Game 5, claiming his fifth Finals MVP.
: Jordan's fourth ring was the harvest of obsessive preparation after retirement; the FMVP honored a perseverance that refused to fade.
: The 1996 title was the hinge of Jordan's second act, proving a retired legend could return and rebuild a dynasty.
: Jordan's 27-6-4 in the 1996 Finals showed a more complete leader who lifted a 72-win team without forcing his scoring.
: Behind Jordan's third ring was a decade of obsessive work; the FMVP honored not just his stats but the perseverance that built a dynasty.