Michael Jordan When Told How The Jazz Beat Shaq: “I Ain’t Shaq”

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The Utah Jazz were undoubtedly among Michael Jordan’s greatest challengers toward the late 90s.

With John Stockton, Karl Malone, Jeff Hornacek, and others, they posed a very serious challenge for anyone who stood in their way.

In 1998, the Jazz had earned a trip to the Finals by beating the Shaq and Kobe Lakers in a 4-0 clean sweep. It spelled the end of that dynasty and there was a lot of fear that they would be the ones to finally put an end to the Bulls.

Of course, as we know, it would be Chicago’s “Last Dance,” but they wouldn’t go down with a loss. They beat the Jazz 4-2 to win their sixth title and Jordan’s fearless attitude was no doubt a huge reason why.

Check out this clip from “The Last Dance,” which features MJ’s response upon folks mentioning the Jazz and their play against Shaquille O’Neal.

https://twitter.com/FadeawayWorld/status/1262809750141468673

Shaq certainly wasn’t invincible, but he was definitely a powerful force at the time. For the Jazz to neutralize him as they did showed how good they were.

But, in the end, it wasn’t Shaq who stood in their way on the NBA’s biggest stage — it was Michael.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfB7xSw0bqw

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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