The vibes during Michael Jordan and the Bulls vs. Shaquille O’Neal and the 1996 Magic playoff clash were immaculate.
Back in the 1990s, during the reign of the Chicago Bulls, the vibes in their stadium were absolutely phenomenal. One crash in particular Michael Jordan and the Bulls against Shaquille O’Neal and the Magic, gave fans goosebumps.
Back in 1996, during the Eastern Conference Finals, the United Center was completely bursting.
With “On the Run” playing during the player introduction, the atmosphere was mesmerizing.
Check it out.
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Moments later, the Bulls ended up dominating Shaq’s Magic 121-83 and ultimately won the series. 4-0.
NBA Reddit reacts to atmosphere during Michael Jordan and Bulls-O’Neal and Magic clash
As soon as the old video of it resurfaced on social media, NBA Reddit exploded with reactions.
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The NBA back then really was something else. Of course, the team introductions have gotten much more grandiose, however there was a sense of excitement that was present in the late 1990s.
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