Michael Jordan is the man with the tallest vertical in NBA history. With countless dunks to his name, which one was his favorite?
Michael Jordan wasn’t just famous for his jump shot. He was also an incredible athlete whose painting prowess made him a high-flying dunk machine.
He was so good at dunks that he won the dunk competition, something his only challenger, LeBron James, never won. A shooting guard dunking during the ’80s and ’90s was a sight to behold. MJ was a breath of fresh air and Nike took advantage of it. So much so that his logo is of him making a mate, the iconic “Jumpman” mate.
Naturally, he has thousands of iconic dunks to his name. And it’s hard to pick a favorite. For fans, it will be one of his most memorable dunks.
But for Michael Jordan, the favorite is one he made about his best friend!
Also read: Michael Jordan once asked LeBron James’ favorite player for an autograph!
Michael Jordan’s dunk on Patrick Ewing was his favorite!
“My most memorable dunk, the one I think about very, very often, is Patrick Ewing’s dunk.”
– Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/ZXoiKFKyPt
— AirJordans23 (@AirJordans2323) October 4, 2022
There is a certain feeling that you get when you outplay your friend with a competitive spirit. In this case, when you beat your best friend in an NBA game!
Michael Jordan did exactly that when he immersed himself in Patrick Ewing, his close friend, perhaps his best friend.
It’s not often that you face your friend and defeat him, in fact, defeat him.
MJ’s dunk was iconic, to say the least. And according to Hir Airness himself, that dunk is the most memorable.
He says “My most memorable dunk, the one I think about very, very often, is Patrick Ewing’s dunk.Knowing MJ, he probably rubs it in Patrick’s face every time they meet.
Also read: Michael Jordan’s sister once accused James Jordan of sexual assault in a very dark story
The relationship between Jordan and Ewing
MJ and Ewing go back and were friends before they entered the NBA. Their matchups were among the most exciting in the league and fans waited with bated breath. Every time they faced each other they put on a show.
The entire rivalry between the Knicks and the Bulls was sparked by these two. Among the most dominant players of his era, their friendship would be the perfect underline.
Throughout their career, the two played against each other a whopping 43 times. There are no surprises as to who is ahead in head-to-head. MJ leads 30-13.
Their averages against each other also show the kind of ferocity they bring to the game. After all, there is more than bragging involved.
