1991 NBA Finals: Michael Jordan dunks on former UNC teammate Sam Perkins

Posted Jul 25, 2021
Going into the 1991 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan was haunted by the ghost of NBA legends such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, and more. They were all able to capitalize on their greatness and win a championship while also being a statistical monster. Jordan posterized Sam Perkins, a former North Carolina teammate of his, in Game 4. (The SportsRush)

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