The Story Behind The Time Michael Jordan Hit His Head Against The Backboard During A Game

Posted Mar 26, 2015
The play was called a goaltend, and Johnny Dawkins got two points. But that’s not important. What is important is that Michael Jordan hit his dang head on the backboard trying to block a running hook shot. “Every once in awhile somebody would do something in a game where you’d go, ‘Shoot, I’ve never seen that before.” Former Duke player and current ESPN analyst Jay Bilas told UPROXX Sports. (Uproxx)

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