Michael Jordan's Top 10 Career Moments Analyzed

With Michael Jeffrey Jordan turning 54 on Friday (Feb. 17), it’s only right that we celebrate the best basketball player of all time. Six championships, five MVPs, and the No. 23 are synonymous with one man, MJ. With all the accolades and big shots that will never be forgotten, it’s tough to grind down a career that spanned three decades into 10 moments, but that is what debate is all about. Without further ado, here are the top 10 moments of Michael Jordan’s legendary basketball career.

10. Jordan comes out of retirement to drop 55 on the New York Knicks at MSG

Michael Jordan returns from his first retirement on March 18, 1995 to give the Knicks 55 points to the dismay of the Garden crowd, showing he’s still got it.

9. 1988 Slam Dunk Contest

MJ went on to defeat high-flyer Dominique Wilkins in a controversial dunk contest result. Nonetheless, it was epic. You probably won’t see dunks like this in the contest ever again.

8. Michael Jordan Wins 4th Championship on Father’s Day

Jordan took home his fourth championship as the Bulls went on to defeat the Sonics in ’96, 4-2. This was his first title since his father’s passing.

7. “The Dunk” on Patrick Ewing

MJ posterizes Patrick Ewing in the 1991 NBA Playoffs.

6. Jordan hangs in the air and switches hands for a signature moment

One of the most athletic layups you will ever see. Jordan hangs in the hair for an eternity against the Los Angeles Lakers.

5. “The Shrug”

Sometimes Jordan would even impress himself, as he caught fire in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals against Clyde Drexler and the Portland Trail Blazers. The camera caught his signature shrug after drilling another three pointer, that has become a popular GIF.