Added: Sep 6, 2008
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This is the Legendary Flu Game where MJ rises from his death-bed. It is my opinion that this game can be considered MJ's greatest game ever. The book "MJ's 50 Greatest Games" ranks this at #2. This is the game that signified the core and purity of Michael Jordan. Take away all the circus shots, amazing dunks, hang-time jumpers, acrobatic drives, huge scoring nights etc, and you had what Michael Jordan represented - the unparalleled desire and will to succeed in the most crucial moments and in the most dramatic fashion. The only question left after this game was whether MJ would be the greatest there ever will be.MJ's sickness left him devoid of energy, food and sleep. During the game, someone mistakenly gave him Gatorlode instead of Gatorade which made things even worse since Gatorlode is a post-activity drink. But the Bulls needed this game since the series was tied 2-2 and losing this game meant they would have to go to 7 games to win the title. This was unacceptable to MJ. Also, that year's "MVP-trohy borrower" Karl Malone had to be defeated.Going 13-27 (modest by MJ's standards) and at times, about to pass out, MJ stuck through and came up with the clutch FT, clutch rebound and of course, the famous clutch trey-winner. Is it possible to have more drama? MJ stated that he still has trouble remembering the whole game because of his condition. He said, "I almost died playing that game." The greatest, as always, MJ.
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dmdcarrera Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - I'll forget that game. Game 5 series tied 2-2. I had tears in my eyes at the end. It was truly a spectacular performance if you watched that game live. When he hit that 3 and pippen hugged him, as a bulls fan, it was an incredible moment.
dragondawgzz Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - i had food poisoning once and i couldn't even stand up to walk, don't know how jordan played almost the whole game like that and made most his shots
marcusparks Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - me too...i was choked up while watching this game. The image of pippen holding him up was amazing.
Banewillow Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - Respect
PAZ0619 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - Not to mention that Ahmad looked perfectly fine in that video.
ispsagel50 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - I can't believe this was a decade ago, it's hard to believe for someone to score that many points or more importantly pull it off in the clutch in that condition. This is the best performance ever in the history of NBA and i don't think anyone call pull a feat like this for years and perhaps ever.
ojikeman24 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - This video, alone, shows why MJ is the GOAT. This is what distinguishes him from the other greats. I remember watching this game. The man was being FED through a needle tube on the bench!!! AND STILL DOMINATED THE GAME!!! He is an inimitable player and SIMPLY the best. It's not a matter of opinion or even fact...it's just PLAIN LOGIC. In this game, he proved that there was something beyond a hard work ethic, beyond physicality, beyond fallibility...it was, it was of an incomprehensible nicety.
MisterBinx Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - This video always amazing me. Michael Jordan shows just how far you can take human potential. Best basketball player of all time.
niiieman2da Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - 2mJiOcRhDeAaNl3 G.O.A.T.
streets05 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - he was something different......
ils123a Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - I feel sorry for Micheal jorden I wish I can meet him in real life.
kingkoosky Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - this is literally unbelievable. he was 34 years old, he had the flu, the bulls were in a crucial moment. how he could even play is beyond me
ageiam Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - WOW.he had laxatives, sleeping pills, litres of coffee, didn't sleep, didn't puke, horribly dehydrated by the end of the game and still managed to bring something beyond himself.a testament to his spirit
partyarty99 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - untouchable!!!!
augiedoggie25 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - Now this is how today's NBA players should be like but they whine so much it gets on my nerves....they don't care about nothing but the paycheck...it should be about the passion and desire
samoanseb8 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - There is an aura surrounding jordan that he is the "yoda" of basketball, and his greatness is almost not human. In the history of mankind there surely is not another human who combines body mind and soul as effortlessly as Jordan. He is the example of maximising human ability.
Golfanatyc Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - legend lives on baby!!
Golfanatyc Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - what a beautiful play at 2:02!
ClipCoug Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - Having the flu would want to make you untoachable as well ;)Of course he faked the flu *wink wink* ;-)Man, MJ is the best!
dpistons149 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - mj played better sick or injured made him focus moree
philliyfanbo Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - the only thing that can ALMOST compare is curt schillings ankle in 04
MJisKingKobesuckss Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - He was 34 years old and still the top player in the NBA. MJ=Goat
immaflirt123 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - im just curious....did the JAzz know that he was sick before the game?
Dre7Guevara Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - they had 2 know, the hotel that the Bulls were staying in served him some bogus pizza.When Marv Albert announced that MJ was sick B4 tipoff, all I could say 2 myself was "Utah is in trouble"
smashp23 Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - I think any Jordan fan can relate to that bud.