{"id":1170700,"date":"2020-05-24T18:36:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T22:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1170700"},"modified":"2020-05-24T18:40:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-24T22:40:02","slug":"even-michael-jordan-has-a-backboard-shattering-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/even-michael-jordan-has-a-backboard-shattering-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Even Michael Jordan Has a Backboard-Shattering Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you think of Michael Jordan<\/a>, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it's his six championships or clutch shots<\/a>. However, there was one moment in Jordan's career that many people may not remember or have even seen. Here's what we know about Jordan's<\/a> backboard-shattering moment and a few more of our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan's backboard breaking moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I6pUHznB9bM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just before the start of Jordan's sophomore season (after winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award), he put on a show in Italy during an international tour. During a fast break transition, details SB Nation<\/a>, Jordan rose from near the free-throw line and threw down a thunderous one-handed slam, shattering the backboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He didn't dunk on anyone, but the look on the opposing players' faces was one of sheer awe. He put on an offensive clinic the entire game, but this was the moment that stood out to us as one of the most forgotten of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan hasn't been the only player to break a backboard. Here are some more dunks that will make your jaw drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaquille O'Neal's jams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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