ESPN’s Mike Greenberg Lists Michael Jordan’s Top Five Most Memorable Shots

Jordan gets by two defenders, and then, despite Ewing trying to block his dunk, Jordan slams it over him.

It was one of his best dunks in a game, and it was with authority.

4. Michael Jordan Switching Hands Vs Los Angeles Lakers

Jordan goes for a layup and mid-air switches hands to score.

Here is the video of the historic layup.

Marv Albert’s call on this play is just as memorable as Jordan’s layup. “A spectacular move by Michael Jordan” is almost as memorable as Jordan’s layup.

3. 1982 National Championship

This was not in the NBA, but Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot for UNC to win the championship ranks third according to Greeny.

With around 20 seconds left, Jordan hit a massive three to lead North Carolina to win the National Championship.

Here is the video.

2. Game Winning Jump Shot In 1998 NBA Finals

This may be the most memorable shot of Michael Jordan’s NBA career, but Greeny ranked it second.

In game six of the 1998 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan took over late.

Down 86-85 with 20 seconds left in the game, Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone, took the ball down the court, and with five seconds left, he hit his historic shot over Byron Russell to win the NBA Finals.

This is the shot that defined how truly clutch Jordan was.

Here is the video of the memorable moment.

1. “The Shot” Over Ehlo

Greeny listed “the shot” over Ehlo as Jordan’s most memorable moment because this was when the Jordan era began.

After this shot, he did not look bad and became the most clutch player in NBA history.

The Bulls were massive underdogs in the series, but Jordan led the Bulls to defeat the Cavs.

Here is the video.