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Jordan vs. Payton: Debunking the myth of the 1996 NBA Finals

Michael Jordan has dominated almost every defender he has ever faced, especially in the NBA Finals. Who can forget MJ battling Magic Johnson in 1991? In 1992, Jordan proved why there was no comparison ...

NBA FINALS 1996

The 72-win Bulls inch closer to immortality, beating an exciting Sonics squad in the opening game of the 1996 Finals. The Bulls hold off the fast-finishing Sonics thanks to the exploits of Dennis ...
Newsweek

The Stats That Show Gary Payton Did Tire Out Michael Jordan in the 1996 NBA Finals

Episode 8 of The Last Dance revisited the 1996 NBA Finals and provided arguably the funniest moment of ESPN's 10-part documentary yet. The eighth instalment of the series, which chronicles Michael ...
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"I thought I was being macho myself" - George Karl admited his mind games with Michael Jordan backfired in the '96 Finals

For former Seattle Supersonics head coach George Karl, facing Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1996 NBA Finals will always be unforgettable. Besides the challenging series, Karl also ...
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Michael Jordan Was Never The Underdog In A Single Playoff Series In All 6 Championship Runs

Michael Jordan’s legacy is built on perfection at the highest level: six trips to the NBA Finals, six championships, and six Finals MVPs. But one of the most overlooked aspects of his postseason ...
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Gary Payton named Sonics player who could've helped him stop Michael Jordan in 1996 Finals: "Me and him would've tag-teamed"

Gary Payton only played in the NBA Finals with the Seattle SuperSonics once, but he is still asked about it regularly. The reason? They faced the best Chicago Bulls team in franchise history, and even ...