The Day Michael Jordan Said FU*K YOU and Hit the Game Winner Over Craig Ehlo - Full STORY!

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  • The Day Michael Jordan Said FU*K YOU and Hit the Game Winner Over Craig Ehlo - Full STORY!
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  • @seanjones2456
    @seanjones2456 Рік тому +233

    It still astonishes me to see a crowd without one person looking at a cell phone.

    • @AkoSiFrance
      @AkoSiFrance Рік тому +14

      Or taking a video to post on their social media accounts. What a time.

    • @makavelioutlaw7037
      @makavelioutlaw7037 Рік тому +3

      Oh shit. That's funny as hell yo! 🤣

    • @aksweettoth3
      @aksweettoth3 Рік тому +1

      ?

    • @sfrank8687
      @sfrank8687 Рік тому +12

      Wish it would be like that now

    • @bereal1640
      @bereal1640 Рік тому +7

      Nobody had cellphone there haha

  • @judy9139
    @judy9139 Рік тому +373

    The funny thing is that Eloh defended that shot as well as humanly possible. I didn’t realize how well he played Mike here until watching this. He forced Mike to hang and double pump. Nobody stopping that.

    • @judy9139
      @judy9139 Рік тому +5

      @Willy Massey yep

    • @judy9139
      @judy9139 Рік тому +16

      @Willy Massey so he was put on MJ every time they matched up because he wasn’t a great defender??

    • @judy9139
      @judy9139 Рік тому +5

      @Willy Massey you are basing that on??

    • @ADN64
      @ADN64 Рік тому +19

      @Willy Massey you don't know ball

    • @jbizz80
      @jbizz80 Рік тому +44

      @@willymassey1057 Craig Elho was a very good defender and three point shooter. Not only would he play in todays league, but he'd easily be a starter. Brush up on your sports history.

  • @genesiscruz2000
    @genesiscruz2000 Рік тому +64

    The greatest clutch player of all time. Never lost his shoes or fumble in the clutch.😆. Simply the GOAT.

    • @jjones9822
      @jjones9822 Рік тому +9

      Yup. And to Lebron fans - it’s not even close.

    • @higherpurpose1212
      @higherpurpose1212 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jjones9822 Lechoke who? haha!

    • @drewlavay
      @drewlavay 6 місяців тому +1

      It still blows my mind that Bron is even mentioned in the conversation with this guy, it's not even close. There is nothing more cruel than time.

    • @sp4604
      @sp4604 4 місяці тому +1

      what about LeFlop?

  • @GhostDrummer
    @GhostDrummer Рік тому +56

    “Ehlo’s on the floor, Jordan’s in the Gatorade commercials, posters, everything else…”
    Ehlo’s definitely a class act. Not many people take something this devastating and run with it gracefully. Mad respect to him.

    • @kenmasters2025
      @kenmasters2025 Рік тому +8

      it wouldn't have been as iconic if ehlo played it like shit and Jordan makes some easy shot. he made a great defensive play forcing MJ to make an insane shot

    • @shawnleider
      @shawnleider Рік тому +7

      It's simple. Eloh knows mj was something different. There is zero shame in losing to mj. I've never heard a single player show any shame for losing to mj. It's usually the opposite like a right of passage having mj bust there arse

    • @JonHop1
      @JonHop1 10 місяців тому +4

      @@kenmasters2025 yeah, Ehlo played that shot about as well as anyone could have. Forced Mike to have to adjust mid air, and make a crazy shot to win. Not much anyone could have done there. Those shots are pure greatness and the reason MJ is the GOAT.

    • @sacamentobob
      @sacamentobob 9 місяців тому +2

      dont forget that Ehlo was a good player, there was a reason why Ehlo was on MJ....

  • @ej4346
    @ej4346 Рік тому +139

    Everybody and their mother knew to whom the ball will go to. The Cavs anticipated it and doubled him even before the inbound pass. And still, he was able to get the ball and make the shot. GOAT!

    • @bainer3052
      @bainer3052 Рік тому +8

      Exactly, and 99% of the time, he took the shot unlike you know who 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

    • @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525
      @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 Рік тому +4

      I don't know why these people are acting like Craig Ehlo did a GOOD thing! 🤣🤣🤣 They're all complimenting him for becoming the most famous loser in one of the most famous victory pictures in sports history. Caucasians are hilarious. 🤣👍🏾

    • @jonathanwallace9662
      @jonathanwallace9662 11 місяців тому +1

      It was Craig ehlo and the cavs... they were absolutely HORRIBLE!!

  • @Fister_of_Muppets
    @Fister_of_Muppets Рік тому +31

    I watched this game live on TV. The excitement of Jordan nailing that shot, the jump and the fist pump celebration, was pure energy. That was by far the moment that everyone knew that not only was Jordan ascending into greatness, but his team would as well. MJ is the GOAT.

    • @craignewell562
      @craignewell562 4 місяці тому +1

      I saw it live too! Highlights can never do it justice. Great game!

    • @disguiseddv8ant486
      @disguiseddv8ant486 2 місяці тому +1

      I watched it live as well. I was living on the west side of Chicago and when MJ hit that shot all that you heard was the entire city block cheering loudly from their homes.

  • @reocejacobs1259
    @reocejacobs1259 Рік тому +9

    That double clutch was practically unguardable. It's like he would hang in the air and wait for the defender to drop then shoot. Unbelievable!

  • @kevinbeard4595
    @kevinbeard4595 Рік тому +55

    Mike: 'They beat us 6x's...6 and 0...6 and 0'
    Me: 'I wonder if Mike took it personal 🤔 '
    Naaahhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @otisw.thomasiii8690
      @otisw.thomasiii8690 Рік тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣Had too

    • @JPLMONEY23
      @JPLMONEY23 Рік тому +4

      MJ is 6-0 in rings after '98 in '89 he was 0-6 against the Cavs (regular season) and no rings.

  • @magnetclip6861
    @magnetclip6861 Рік тому +18

    I sure miss the 80s and 90s basketball. Today's basketball doesn't excite me like it used to.

    • @sacamentobob
      @sacamentobob 9 місяців тому +1

      because the current NBA is a joke. Allen Iverson made the early 2000s interesting along with Kobe etc but since then its been completely boring and just annoying to watch.
      All these self proclaimed goats coming about only to play games to collect stats.. and then have people say look at his stats here bla bla... all contrived, all boring, and just not true basketball.
      You'd get more basketball watching high school games or college bball than the nba.

  • @johnniegordon1221
    @johnniegordon1221 Рік тому +142

    Mike gave me some great childhood memories wow I'm 45 yrs old now and it still gives me goosebumps.

    • @vernonleewarren280
      @vernonleewarren280 Рік тому +4

      I second that. I'm 54

    • @jimidelphia
      @jimidelphia Рік тому +5

      I too am 45 Johnnie and 100% agree. Still mesmerized by MJ and still get goosebumps watching THE GOAT!

    • @usmc29er44
      @usmc29er44 Рік тому +2

      We all still remember what is was like as we watched in awe....

    • @lesant7659
      @lesant7659 Рік тому +3

      Me too , I'm 50 now and it brings good memories

    • @jackson11162002
      @jackson11162002 Рік тому +2

      Me too my brother I'm 47 back then it was the bulls and how bout them cowboys

  • @TroyTroj
    @TroyTroj Рік тому +33

    Craig has a helluva personality and a great attitude about all this. A true professional

  • @dubbrown5594
    @dubbrown5594 Рік тому +51

    The shot broke my heart!! We were better than the Bull's that year but they had the 🐐

    • @bobbyosborne2375
      @bobbyosborne2375 Рік тому

      By default you guys were not better than the bulls.

    • @TomCruz54321
      @TomCruz54321 Рік тому +3

      That Cavs team was a strong team. I was a huge Mark Price fan back then. That team had solid players in every position.

    • @Trancymind
      @Trancymind Рік тому

      The goat that played dead at the end of this game was Ehlo. Sorry Ehlo. 2 goats better than one I guess.

    • @Eadweard76
      @Eadweard76 9 місяців тому

      I'm from the Chicago area and grew up there. The Cavs team was legit. They really where a great team but that era had the pistons, celtics, lakers to name a few outstanding teams and an up and coming bulls. At least Harper got a ring eventually with Chicago.

  • @bmx7596
    @bmx7596 Рік тому +103

    It was actually good defense. Dude recovered and had a hand near the ball.

    • @faronanderson2536
      @faronanderson2536 Рік тому +12

      Yes agree,Ehlo would of blocked the shot if MJ didn't double clutch on that.Not that anyone he played against was bad,Jordan was just better than everyone else.That's why I doubt I'll see anyone like him again in my lifetime.He was just too good.The best I've ever seen!

    • @jbizz80
      @jbizz80 Рік тому +6

      Craig Elho was a very solid defensive player.

    • @jordanlee3078
      @jordanlee3078 Рік тому +6

      people who dont play ball wouldnt know how tough that shot is. those r the shots you dream of making as a kid, double clutching fading away for the game winner.

    • @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525
      @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 Рік тому

      IT WAS NOT A GOOD DEFENSE! LOL. GOOD DEFENSES ARE SUCCESSFUL! Do you need me to explain Rocket launches to you people too? 👋🏾🤣

    • @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525
      @youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 Рік тому

      @@jbizz80 When? Lol.

  • @anthonyduvalier2746
    @anthonyduvalier2746 Рік тому +94

    Mj was a beast cant replicate cant duplicate long live the legendary 23

  • @rxxmark8207
    @rxxmark8207 Рік тому +86

    Being a part of mj's moment you will cherish forever

    • @yomomsahoe5797
      @yomomsahoe5797 Рік тому +1

      Bein born in 2000 kinda blows

    • @jeremyanderson2805
      @jeremyanderson2805 Рік тому

      @@yomomsahoe5797 lucky you there’s a 6 disc double sided dvd set that has every game he ever played. You’re welcome

    • @yomomsahoe5797
      @yomomsahoe5797 Рік тому

      @@jeremyanderson2805 watching live is different tho, I’ve watched some full games on YT before

    • @yomomsahoe5797
      @yomomsahoe5797 Рік тому +1

      @The Esquire of Sports ® that bein said. Old heads needa stop hating on todays game 💯 old games I see the same fouls, defense and calls in todays game. People just trash todays generation even tho they don’t appreciate the game today

    • @yomomsahoe5797
      @yomomsahoe5797 Рік тому

      @The Esquire of Sports ® but W comment

  • @weswarden2216
    @weswarden2216 Рік тому +35

    The true and undisputed G.O.A.T. no debate...

    • @VineDresser2013
      @VineDresser2013 Рік тому

      hahah why?? cause he scored over Craig Ehlo??? do you even know who Craig Ehlo is?? Have you ever researched his basketball career??? He was such a crap player who averaged only 8 ppg ... Jordan is NOT the goat because people like you don't do ANY research on the players he played against.

  • @TerrenceJDooley
    @TerrenceJDooley Рік тому +5

    Hearing the backstory - 0-6 vs Cleveland in regular season, no writers giving them a shot…
    Makes the shot and win even more impressive

  • @sirf4ce
    @sirf4ce Рік тому +43

    Nobody talks about how MJ had 44 points 9 boards and 6 assists. They hyperfocus on "The Shot". I get it, it's iconic. The jump after and the fist pump. It's visually compelling.
    But so is that statline at 16:19. He had a hell of a game to get a subpar team to the point where he could hit a GW shot.
    Great video...except that piano/xylophone tragedy at 3:50. That shit was torture to listen to. It's like 2 different songs playing at once! SHIT!

    • @thegipps
      @thegipps Рік тому +1

      Haha piano/xylophone tragedy. Totally. Otherwise a great video

    • @marvelleonline
      @marvelleonline Рік тому +3

      bruh I had to pause to video to make sure sth else ain't playing and was like "here we go.."

    • @DaveMcClinton
      @DaveMcClinton 11 місяців тому

      I'm so glad this got mentioned.🤣

    • @benjamink7105
      @benjamink7105 9 місяців тому

      And really had "double" game winners here. Two shots in the last 6 seconds to put his team in the lead, in a playoff winner take all game...is wild. I mean wtf. GOAT sh*t.

    • @EnTiempo824
      @EnTiempo824 8 місяців тому

      Michael missed his free throws too and still managed to will that shot in. It’s crazy.

  • @owlontheprowl1657
    @owlontheprowl1657 Рік тому +12

    Ehlo actually pulled Supermans cape in between timeouts. This man actually is the cause of ALL OF THIS from this point on. This IS the first time Jordan went super sayian

  • @rxxmark8207
    @rxxmark8207 Рік тому +42

    You saw mj still in the air while craig already on the floor

    • @mobetta2092
      @mobetta2092 Рік тому +3

      Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago were the best in the east with Philly and Milwaukee in my mind tied for a 4th spot.
      The Cavs matched up better against Detroit than Chicago did so they oncerned me more than the Bulls did so I was glad we had Chicago.

    • @Eelgnotsa
      @Eelgnotsa Рік тому +4

      Yes, I saw that and the timing was necessary and the double pump as well. You got to be able to stay in that air that extra length of time for that shot is blocked

    • @KSoloLoso
      @KSoloLoso Рік тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @andrebrown5093
      @andrebrown5093 Рік тому

      Facts lol

    • @dereckallen1856
      @dereckallen1856 11 місяців тому

      Yeah. That can't be taken for granted. It's the air of air jordan with a serious JUMP shot. So many other players would've gotten blocked on that shot fr.
      His hand was high af! 😅

  • @vladimirjackson1272
    @vladimirjackson1272 Рік тому +110

    MJ's hang time is what made him different than everyone else! He could hang in the air longer than anyone, maintain his balance and coordination and get off a shot! That was his gift and Ehlo or NO ONE could block that shot cause no one could stay in the air as long as MJ!

    • @alanduff1054
      @alanduff1054 Рік тому +3

      Have you ever heard of a guy name Julius Irving???

    • @vladimirjackson1272
      @vladimirjackson1272 Рік тому +8

      @@alanduff1054 Yeah and his hangtime wasn't even in the same atmosphere as Jordan

    • @alanduff1054
      @alanduff1054 Рік тому +1

      @@vladimirjackson1272 Do your research bro.. YES Jordan was a MUCH better player than Doc but he NEVER out jumped Doc... For instance, Doc dunked from BEHIND the free throw line and Jordan's foot was ON the free throw line.

    • @vladimirjackson1272
      @vladimirjackson1272 Рік тому +6

      @Alan Duff oh, you MUST have a reading comprehension problem I said HANG TIME🤔 But, if you talking overall jumping ability, Dr. J STILL can't hold Jordan's jock strap! (Dr. J was AMAZING when he played but, he was no Jordan) I'm 49 years old bro so, I don't need to research things I was alive for🤷

    • @alanduff1054
      @alanduff1054 Рік тому +1

      @@vladimirjackson1272 Insults don't make you right and my reading comprehension is above average so I know exactly what you meant by hang time but I believe you only believe this because Mike was a much better fundamentally sound basketball player than Doc but IF you'd look without prejudice and media hype you'll see MANY clips of Doc hanging in the air a tad longer than Mike because Doc was an even more RAW basketball talent than Mike but you can only see this IF you were able to look without pre-judgment...
      P.S. I'm 52, young man...

  • @JeepinBailey
    @JeepinBailey Рік тому +63

    I’ve seen the highlights since ‘89, the last dance and other coverage on the shot. This was a fantastic documentary of “the shot” 🙌🏼
    I can’t imagine the pressure MJ had in that game let alone the last 12 seconds of the game.
    Great series btw! I look forward to the next episode.

  • @1CHOZN7
    @1CHOZN7 Рік тому +7

    The man was JUST DIFFERENT!!!!

  • @stevenbcarter5811
    @stevenbcarter5811 Рік тому +8

    Chicago native...lived the Jordan era which was the best...but that Cav's team was extremely good...they just ran into MJ so history isn't aware outside of The Land...and Ehlo played well all series and never backed down...but MJ is MJ...Da' GOAT!

  • @douglaspinsak1246
    @douglaspinsak1246 Рік тому +35

    I don't think people really look at Eloh in a negative way because of "the shot". Eloh defended Jordan very well and forced him to take a shot that probably only he could make.

  • @Renegade-jk4ux
    @Renegade-jk4ux Рік тому +10

    As a Bulls fan since 1987, I’ve always viewed Craig Ehlo as a very solid player. He was very good with the Atlanta Hawks.

  • @tetsmcgee
    @tetsmcgee Рік тому +3

    I saw this as a kid live. I was 6 years old, I still remember this shot from this day.

  • @pauljansen1137
    @pauljansen1137 Рік тому +97

    Thank you for reminding us all of these all time great moments in NBA history, Nick!!!

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @1968dogg
      @1968dogg Рік тому

      @@NickSmithNBA Too bad the NBA has devolved into a place with no defense/magnets in rims. . .

  • @gelito81
    @gelito81 Рік тому +32

    People talk bad about defense back then saying that MJ didn't face any tough defense but it is because he could just break any defense and make it look easy. Double team or triple team, don't matter

    • @JoshSmith-jq9tw
      @JoshSmith-jq9tw Рік тому +3

      That's funny because most consider the defense back then way superior. The league actually had defense unlike today lol

    • @stelierx
      @stelierx Рік тому +1

      Dude was just an accurate shooter with a sick fadeaway and good on Defense.

    • @nefermaat100
      @nefermaat100 11 місяців тому +1

      They / Detroit came out with the Jordan rules’ remember to try & stop him. 😉👍🏾

    • @arielmunoz9835
      @arielmunoz9835 11 місяців тому +2

      Exactly...he was that good.

    • @sacamentobob
      @sacamentobob 9 місяців тому +3

      what are you on about? Defense in the 80s and 90s was WAY stronger, and much more physical.
      Just look at how Ehlo took an elbow to his face and didnt complain, that was a normal thing back then.
      the NBA got much softer after the early 2000s, and now it's just a joke. The N in NBA stand for Newbies (basketball Association)

  • @jasonmcdonald7487
    @jasonmcdonald7487 Рік тому +41

    It was just amazing growing up and being a basketball fan in this era !! Miss it so much !
    Loved the video ! Keep them coming !
    Thank you !!

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Рік тому

      Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed!

    • @vernonleewarren280
      @vernonleewarren280 Рік тому

      I miss this era as well. Everytime I hear the NBC Theme Music I get emotional. Real talk!

    • @Kashed
      @Kashed Рік тому

      Born and raised in Chicago and watched damn near every one of MJ’s games and while I am glad we can watch UA-cam videos of back then, it was just completely different watching it live and simply amazing being at the games in the Stadium. It was a magical time not only in Chicago but, for the NBA.

  • @daevonthesavage7483
    @daevonthesavage7483 Рік тому +27

    Craig Ehlo jumps after MJ, tries to contest, and lands before Mike even let the shit go bruh 🤣🤣🤣 never seen a player hang in the air THAT LONG for a shot

    • @BonesDMS4life
      @BonesDMS4life Рік тому +4

      Exactly mike was in the air so long

    • @redhotmamakennels7738
      @redhotmamakennels7738 Рік тому +4

      Because he jumps much higher than everyone else…looks like he’s hanging. He jumps first and defender comes back down first…is usually still going up while the other player is going down.

    • @VineDresser2013
      @VineDresser2013 Рік тому

      you are just a Jordan lover not a basketball fan... you have no idea what you are talking about

    • @daevonthesavage7483
      @daevonthesavage7483 Рік тому

      @VineDresser2013 Jordan not even favorite player Wtf are you On????🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️☠️ the hell that man did you????

    • @VineDresser2013
      @VineDresser2013 Рік тому

      @@daevonthesavage7483 haha so when someone has an opinion against Jordan, something happened to him? that's your logic?

  • @ashtonjackfanny
    @ashtonjackfanny Рік тому +24

    The way ehlo fell on the floor always had me crying

    • @rfplummer1
      @rfplummer1 Рік тому +3

      I watched the game! What's ironic is Ehlo had just made a play (on Jordan I believe) and scored to put them up with 3 secs remaining

    • @VineDresser2013
      @VineDresser2013 Рік тому

      who??? do you even know who Craig EHLO is? I Don't ... he sucks... what more did you expect him to do?

    • @dantedlane2
      @dantedlane2 Рік тому +3

      He scored the winning shot only to lose a few minutes later

    • @williamjohnson8501
      @williamjohnson8501 Рік тому +1

      You know that bamma cried in the car 😆

    • @benjamink7105
      @benjamink7105 9 місяців тому

      The first time I saw this shot was in I think Michael Jordan's Playground (the VHS tape), I didn't see The Shot live (was young). Anyway, when I saw it the first few times I thought Mike had punched or kicked the hell out of Ehlo during his celebration and that's why he fell down lol.
      I didn't say I was a smart kid...

  • @JuiceGassett
    @JuiceGassett Рік тому +5

    This series brought me back to my younger yrs,i used to record all of the bulls games when they on tv....Been a Bulls fan since 1990!!!! 🐐

  • @TheRawraw1
    @TheRawraw1 Рік тому +7

    God given talent 💯

    • @Amick44
      @Amick44 9 місяців тому

      And confidence and concentration.

  • @2KidsNAWife
    @2KidsNAWife Рік тому +4

    Great video. So good to hear from the prospective of those two men in that moment. Harper is a trip! Lol😂

  • @avon2alpha676
    @avon2alpha676 Рік тому +7

    MJ was so cold they still releasing his shoes 33 years later!

  • @faronanderson2536
    @faronanderson2536 Рік тому +18

    Wow that is theatre hearing it from the guys who made it happen.I was riveted.What a doco.What an insight.What a privilege.That's insane.Well put together!

  • @TheKidYT
    @TheKidYT Рік тому +6

    Could watch these stories all day. It must be a tonne of work Nick but keep mining. You are the UA-cam NBA story guy and your content will become synonymous with the player's legend

  • @magyamch
    @magyamch Рік тому +10

    Incredible facts and story of real legends in the game

  • @Kashed
    @Kashed Рік тому +4

    I remember it like it was yesterday. People know Ehlo from the shot but, what a lot of people don’t realize is that he was a good player and he and Mark Price were great shooters. That Cleveland team was no joke. But MJ is MJ and he willed them to win. The second best player on that team was a young Scottie Pippen averaging only 14.4 pts a game.

  • @hahafalseflag5090
    @hahafalseflag5090 Рік тому +9

    It’s crazy these people think lebronze is bettter than Jordan

  • @freddysaucedo8650
    @freddysaucedo8650 Рік тому +10

    Good stuff. Thank God for UA-cam. Being able to come to a platform and watch historic moments like this and from different channels and perspectives. I didn't get to witness Jordan's early years before the championship seasons maybe a year or two before the first one is when I became interested and slowly began watching MJ until I got to where I didn't miss a game. If not for UA-cam I wouldn't have gotten to see the young MJ hit the game winner in the ncaa championship and the early years playing in the NBA
    That shaped him to becoming the GOAT

  • @michaelkawell3300
    @michaelkawell3300 3 місяці тому +1

    I watched this game as it played out.The shot as he hung in the air and pumped and hit the shot.The fist pump was iconic

  • @9211goat
    @9211goat Рік тому +3

    ...and so the legend grew.

  • @Ninjersey1
    @Ninjersey1 Рік тому +12

    The goat 🐐

  • @williamhenry1934
    @williamhenry1934 Рік тому +1

    I was 22 years old watching this in the local tavern with a burger wings and a cold beer. I was just a kid, the bar was right across the street so I could drink as many as I wanted . now I’m 56 years old and I can honestly tell you what fun it was watching this series that week. Some things you never forget and sports is such an exciting part of our life’s history. I miss them times I miss 80s and 90s basketball. Don’t get me wrong loved that lakers team with Kobe and company Lebron made it extremely exciting again also , but those years watching the pistons the Celtics the sixers lakers with magic in my personal opinion can never be beaten. Wish all the kids today could have witnessed the 80and 90s teams.

    • @cesarventura98
      @cesarventura98 Рік тому

      I agreed to that I was 9 years old in the 89 and remember my uncle telling me turn the tv off cause he was and still still is a died hard lakers fan which I was kinda too but when Jordan was on it was bulls time.

  • @owlontheprowl1657
    @owlontheprowl1657 Рік тому +3

    Nick Smith: this is the best version of the shot ive ever seen. Watching it was like the most epic foreshadowing of MJ becoming THAT GUY.

  • @kvantonio2001
    @kvantonio2001 Рік тому +3

    I remember that game I was in Chicago on the south side soon as he hit the game winner I went straight to the park me and my friends and we tried to emulate that shot Michael Jordan is truly a legend the shot.

  • @davefretz
    @davefretz Рік тому +3

    Absolutely loving your Jordan videos! I grew up watching Jordan, room full of his posters, and watching all of these clips, and hearing the stories, brings back a nostalgia that takes me right back. I'm subscribed now and loving your content!

  • @Eelgnotsa
    @Eelgnotsa Рік тому +7

    Wow, I never saw that broke down like that,there’s so much behind that shot and how it came about is on believable and the key was after he catch that ball is that double pump to let Craig go by,the timing was impeccable that’s why he’s Michael Jordan LeBron fans take note this is what we talking about when we talk about MJ the goat

  • @moongakalima6280
    @moongakalima6280 Рік тому +5

    Thank you very much for these videos. I like that you go into detail about what happened. I'm enjoying the Micheal Jordan 23 series. Keep doing the great work and keep them coming.. 😊

  • @freddytrinidad3155
    @freddytrinidad3155 Рік тому +1

    Great job on this! Great to see behind the scenes

  • @Trill_life
    @Trill_life Рік тому +2

    I call this the drop kick shot😂😂😂

  • @phoenixjim0527
    @phoenixjim0527 Рік тому +1

    Great story telling and production (cuts, music, all). Thanks

  • @JuNi3001
    @JuNi3001 Рік тому

    Thank you kindly Nick. Amazing videos.

  • @joshrobles7301
    @joshrobles7301 Рік тому +2

    Great editing & smooth timing. Love it!

  • @ap6160
    @ap6160 Рік тому +3

    GREAT VIDEO! I'm also impressed as to how Ehlo is so cool with the whole thing

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Рік тому +1

      haha 100% he is so chill about it all

    • @femfootlvr
      @femfootlvr Рік тому

      Karl Malone on the other hand..

  • @sevenspaulding123
    @sevenspaulding123 Рік тому +1

    I was watching. Live. I swear, Mike moved the ball about 3 times, in mid air, and adjusted his , well, ball, and on his way floating in the air, made the shot🏀

  • @afgtwd8161
    @afgtwd8161 Рік тому

    These videos are amazing brother💪🏽💪🏽Keep it up G

  • @tanyajackson9444
    @tanyajackson9444 Рік тому +1

    This was a great video such awesome memories thank you keep up the good work 🥰

  • @napoleonneighb0rh00dpierce5
    @napoleonneighb0rh00dpierce5 Рік тому +9

    So glad I was blessed to watch MJ live on TV. The nostalgia of his Airiness was different than watching the current NBA. That’s why I appreciate Kobe, he wasn’t Mike, but he was like Mike I’m so many ways.

    • @sacamentobob
      @sacamentobob 9 місяців тому +1

      what's funny is that Kobe is the closest to MJ, but in actuality a far cry from MJ. He thought he was better than MJ in his mind, but he thought wrong.
      MJ said once that the only player that could "beat him" was Kobe, simply because Kobe stole all his moves (and MJ coached him quite a bit). However it was just his humbleness that made him say that though as MJ is in a league of his own.
      All these "GOAT" discussions these days is just pumped by the NBA to make themselves look good once again - Lebron is not even close to Kobe, let alone MJ, and today's youth are being fed garbage with garbage comparisons. The NBA is losing viewership and growth as more and more people realise how boring the current "professional" league is.

  • @34rdiaz
    @34rdiaz Рік тому +2

    That’s cool Craig is a good guy great sportsmanship in his behalf not like some of the salty guys that played against MJ sad though cuz the sport is about sportsmanship and congratulating you opponents..hats off to Craig

  • @Duval-Dame
    @Duval-Dame Рік тому +1

    New subscriber... I love these MJ 23 stories.. Good stuff

  • @santaigoc14
    @santaigoc14 Рік тому

    Hi Nick! Big fan of your videos and this series in particular, keep up the good work!
    I just wanted to point out that at about 4 minutes into the video there's a weird overlay betweent two music tracks (I guess one is from the Last Dance documentary).
    Anyway, not hating, just to let you know and help you keep improving

  • @bigdaddyp2825
    @bigdaddyp2825 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video’s man

  • @ToadStool942
    @ToadStool942 Рік тому

    That was awesome detail of a single shot. Thanks for sharing. 😄

  • @bullshark3000
    @bullshark3000 Рік тому +1

    I remember watching this live. What an unbelievable time watching the bulls go from losers to a dynasty

  • @shamahyahlevi5233
    @shamahyahlevi5233 Рік тому

    “Michael you stuck it baby”…”yeah” I love MJ damn

  • @kashakamcpherson9719
    @kashakamcpherson9719 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the NBA history Nick

  • @chickhearn4ever779
    @chickhearn4ever779 Рік тому +161

    This is to Kenny Smith saying his team could have beaten the Bulls if Jordan never retired. It would have been a SOLID NO. Regular season means nothing.

    • @nedstarks4142
      @nedstarks4142 Рік тому +9

      Are you talking about a rockets team that was the 6th seed, never had home court advantage and smashed on every top team?

    • @dc4690
      @dc4690 Рік тому +33

      Every top team that didn’t have MJ

    • @nedstarks4142
      @nedstarks4142 Рік тому +8

      @@dc4690 Hakeem Olajuwon

    • @dc4690
      @dc4690 Рік тому

      ?

    • @honorfirst7506
      @honorfirst7506 Рік тому +4

      @@nedstarks4142 teams with 0 titles. No experience for how to win.

  • @SalafiJustice
    @SalafiJustice 11 місяців тому +2

    This sort of explains why mike is tough on teammates, he had to go through really difficult teams and took major beatings to finally get a chance to succeed. He knew early on what it took, he was probably overly abusive at times but in the end they won...

  • @dudedude4034
    @dudedude4034 5 місяців тому

    Great …👌Thnx for the video dude 🤝

  • @96bulls2k
    @96bulls2k Рік тому

    Enjoyed this. More perspective than the Last Dance. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @shadyabed9222
    @shadyabed9222 Рік тому

    Thank you Nick

  • @markanthonymadamba
    @markanthonymadamba 10 місяців тому +1

    It is fascinating to think how you could make a good documentary of every historical shot that MJ made. All of his clutch play, which are dozens of it. And people, even though they know the result, would still feel in awe of it. Crazy MJ has that GOAT mentality. An embodiment of winning.

  • @menglongzzz
    @menglongzzz Рік тому +1

    This is such an awesome video to analyze what I believe is the most iconic shot in NBA history. If I had to show a clip to someone how doesn’t play basketball, it would be this one.

  • @newgenerationtechnology2930
    @newgenerationtechnology2930 Рік тому +1

    I love Ron Harper’s response 😂

  • @EdTheBearsFan
    @EdTheBearsFan Рік тому +2

    Craig Ehlo was scary-good. I hated those Cavs teams because they were so tough. Hats off to him for being such a good sport. ✊🏽

  • @luisquezada7394
    @luisquezada7394 Рік тому

    23 days of Jordan: Great Series! Thank you for this!👏🏽

  • @mrenglewood_77
    @mrenglewood_77 Рік тому +1

    Pure genius... Fades LEFT! So that he can square up to the basket and line up the shot, WHILE HANGING!

  • @makavelioutlaw7037
    @makavelioutlaw7037 Рік тому

    That was a damn good look at "The Shot". Nice piece!

  • @williameberle4250
    @williameberle4250 Рік тому

    exceptional editing.

  • @monti7052
    @monti7052 Рік тому

    Great series!

  • @mckinleymanning2050
    @mckinleymanning2050 Рік тому +1

    Great vid, couldn't handle the overlapped music with 2 tempo's, whether it was you doing it or not.

  • @danielnwankwo
    @danielnwankwo 5 місяців тому

    Elo is on the floor, Jordan is in the Gatorade commercials...
    Hilarious!

  • @donp.3605
    @donp.3605 Рік тому +1

    Keep it up my guy

    • @NickSmithNBA
      @NickSmithNBA  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Don, will do.

    • @donp.3605
      @donp.3605 Рік тому

      @@NickSmithNBA did you message me for real

  • @eddievargas1357
    @eddievargas1357 Рік тому +1

    All the way from mission Texas o my it’s very nice to see brothers come together and put was in place like we would be there we need to see more loving souls come together and talk what life is about so brother and sister please pass the love because we are the world we are the children

  • @sew04ss
    @sew04ss 2 місяці тому

    Ehlo falling after he hit the shot is always funny to me

  • @SigmaImperial
    @SigmaImperial 9 місяців тому

    Vivid memories growing up in that era. I was 14 years old when the “shot” happened.

  • @arthurbrown2075
    @arthurbrown2075 Рік тому +2

    MJ just the best he was king even from the start

  • @miguelyzhen16
    @miguelyzhen16 Рік тому

    thanks man thanks a lot

  • @C_71
    @C_71 Рік тому +1

    For those who don't know... that Cavs team was a great one! As a Bulls fan, I distinctly remember Harp as THEE Jordan stopper on that team!

  • @christianjerome7353
    @christianjerome7353 Рік тому +2

    Before my time, but love hearing about these stories

  • @TinyRaskal
    @TinyRaskal 10 місяців тому

    Already doubled the 5k likes 👍 and then some. Well done, lad.

  • @donp.3605
    @donp.3605 Рік тому +1

    Nick your the best

  • @alexcortez830
    @alexcortez830 Рік тому +1

    There is no doubt who is he GOAT is!!! MJ, Black Mamba. Simply the best ever.

  • @1CHOZN7
    @1CHOZN7 Рік тому +2

    Funny how they compare players who doesn't have half the game, athleticism, heart, or memorable moments/shots

  • @koasizmworld1927
    @koasizmworld1927 Рік тому +1

    incredible videos dude new sub n likes

  • @user-mh2pj3xo9e
    @user-mh2pj3xo9e 9 місяців тому

    And he did it twice from the same spot savage😂😂😂

  • @victorsilvestrecoria5464
    @victorsilvestrecoria5464 Рік тому +1

    The greatest shot in NBA history nobody can beat that,that'swhy for me Jordan is the goat in his era up to the present not any player saying their the goat like that big guy in today NBA