Many of these footages are without replay to show the herculean extent MJ goes to even get a shot off, among 2-4 defenders camping in the lane, where almost a forearm or a body (or 2) are always relentlessly weigh down on him, against some of the great defenders like Dream and Admiral, etc.

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Michael Jordan made some of the most incredible finishes in basketball history — and he didn’t always need his dominant right hand. 🏀 In this video, we count down 50 amazing left-handed shots by Michael Jordan, from creative layups and under-the-basket finishes to unbelievable mid-air adjustments against some of the NBA’s tallest defenders. The difficulty goes up as we reach the Top 10, featuring some of MJ’s most impressive left-handed finishes — ending with the unforgettable #1 Iconic Shot.

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Walter Davis recalls how Jordan tried to bring him to the Bulls.

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When Michael Jordan arrived in the NBA in 1984, standard rookie contracts had strict boilerplates prohibiting almost anything dangerous off the court: skiing, riding motorcycles, and especially playing unorganized pickup basketball.

Teams were investing millions into young athletes; they could not risk a blown knee in a church league gym.

Jordan had exactly one non-negotiable demand before signing with the Chicago Bulls: The "Love of the Game" clause.

What the Clause Actually Said

The clause gave Jordan explicit, legally binding permission to play basketball against anyone, anytime, on any court, playground, or exhibition in the world. Bulls management had zero legal right to stop him or fine him.

It was an insurance and actuarial nightmare for the front office. If Jordan tore an ACL playing pickup in North Carolina during July, the Bulls were still on the hook for his guaranteed money.

Why It Mattered

General managers hated it, but Jordan had the ultimate leverage: he was already a cultural icon before playing a single regular-season game. He famously used the clause to play in college alumni games, charity runs, and anonymous streetball courts throughout his prime without team interference.

To this day, no front office has ever granted that blanket freedom to another superstar.

What is the weirdest non-compete or lifestyle exemption you have ever seen slipped into a pro contract?

98-2000 Yankees

2000-2002 Lakers

Dodgers right now have a shot but they're down 3-0 and only one time in history has an MLB come back from 3-0.

Almost three decades after his sixth championship, Jordan continues breaking records, this time with a single piece of Bulls history.

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