Bulls vs. Jazz - 1987 - Jordan 47 pts (The Other Flu Game)

[MrSquirrelsmith]

the first time malone snuck into the locker room and gave jordan the flu

[TheSativasmoker]

hey man i like them long detailed descriptions nice work!!

[SairousClaou]

For 8 minutes I saw something that I've never seen before.

And I will never see again...ever.

MJ is out of this world. Untouchable...The Greatest ever.

[mrmacross]

"If Michael had the same supporting cast as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson he would win as often as they do." Prophetic words by Clyde the Glide.

[JZ2001JC]

WOw outside of MJ the Bulls starting Lineup looks horrible. Oakley was very young so he was no where near his talent of th 90s, Pacson is alright but thats about it. Gilmore, Sellers---LOL.

[damobb510]

best days

[danullb]

the commentator is right. that was "a HAM-MER"

that's the most legit Jordan dunk ever.

someone who has the equipment do this youtube video stuff needs to extract the segment from 3:35 to 4:06 and make short, sweet vid of this. maybe throw in 4:38-5:00 as bonus footage

it is literally unbelievable how fast Jordan's right hand comes down on the dunk at 3:39 (even in slow mo it looks fast)

[danullb]

add this dunk onto the video:  watch?v=ESCkEoF0xuE

keep the original audio (no cheeseball music). Only the music of Jordan's wrist banging on iron

I sort of feel like a producer (kinda cool). now I just need a director

anybody?

[Mykoveli]

Karl malone always threw elbows and played dirty, thats why Utah was always cursed. No Title for them.

[aboverim]

4:03. TEA BAG!!

[TheRatedIX7]

Rookies = Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant

[halfhoosierhein]

1) Hot Rod Hundley is the most underrated announcer in basketball. MONEY. Never a homer (6:12, 6:53), always willing to point out bad calls, whether they are for or against the jazz (6:34). Always respects talent. Always gets excited when a big bucket is made, whether it is for the jazz or against. (2:34, 3:39, 4:40, 6:30).

2) It's really fun to see Stockton, Malone, and Jordan all so young.  I miss 'em

3) Mark Eaton WAS really as big, white, and slow as I remember.

[mackcrusher]

I heard somewhere that Hot Rod was influenced by Chick Hearn. ;)

[HIPHOPCHAMBER]

The Was he big enough game

[FireGuyX]

This game was talked about by Karl Malone in the video "Michael Jordan Come Fly with Me" you can look it up on youtube. Malone was talking about a fan who was shouting at Jordan for dunking on Stockton (3:05), the next time Jordan got the ball he dunked on Mel Thurpton (3:37). You will see Jordan talking to fan (3:42) and said "Was he big enough".

[inamikgreg]

Dat wasn't no fan...dat was the Jazz owner. Hahaha!

[td2frizzle]

this was jordan's best season. MVP, DPOY, Scoring Title, Dunk Contest Winner and all other shitz

[MJisKingKobesuckss]

Jordan is above and beyond above the rest of the greats in the nba. Its very simple look at Jordan's field goal percentage which was 50 percent for his career. Should say a lot in it self.

[Soundtrack1000]

agreee!

[BP3DP]

Altitude or he alergic to Mormons he was missed diognost.

[FlamesXT10]

ballhog

[hornean]

There's Bobby Hansen

[igottwopeepees]

Anyhow I found this video because I was looking for the 97' Bulls Vs Jazz Playoff game where (I think it was stockton) made a half court pop shot.... anyone know if thats floating around?

[blast2blast]

Make sure u check ForEmily23's channel. He'll have the series posted soon. His focus is on MJ though, so maybe u should ask him to include that particular shot.

[igottwopeepees]

Max has never had the flu or something. When I have the fucking flu it takes what seems to be all my energy just to walk 25 feet to the bathroom let alone to score 47 points in a PROFESSIONAL basketball game... not to mention wasn't this like Jordans 2nd year in the pros? so with the flu and against players who had A LOT of years in the pros (i can only assume that im not sure I was 2 when this game happened) he still made 47 pts? not giving jordan props just makes you a dick

[MisterBinx]

He is head and shoulders above any other NBA greats. He is a super star among super stars. Amazing. The perfect example of what is possible if you work hard enough for it.

[ZiRanMen2204]

But you never know people can handle situations better than others so Mike was doing his best not to show his sickness and focus on the game

[ZiRanMen2204]

It is interesting that in the game before the Jazz he did not play well so in this game with the Jazz he wanted to prove to people and critics that he is good so they say he has a flu/sick he leaves for a second then comes back ready to go and energized. It would be really messed up if he juiced or did something while he was off the court and came back playing like a new person.

[buddboygmail]

I could play ball sick. But I know I'd be dead afterward, haha.

[tinmaddog16]

Karl Malone is a goon.

[bigdawg4ever]

I know that this is a MJ vid, but OMG..is Mel Turpin the BIGGEST FATTEST NBA player of ALLTIME?

[crb4059]

no, shaq is now

[maxpeezaay]

So fake, he could do crazy dunks and playing killing D but when the game ends he falls in Scottie's arm. Fucking Pathetic!

[mackcrusher]

If that's the only image you've seen of Jordan, you haven't been paying attention for the last 20 years.

[maxpeezaay]

I've seen Jordan play alot, and I really mean alot but the whole "flu"-shit is so overrated.. if you are so sick that he "was" you will not be able to do crazy dunks and playing killing D...

[mackcrusher]

Yeah, I wouldn't, because I'm not Michael Jordan, am I?

[maxpeezaay]

You're probably thinking that I hate Jordan but honestly, I too believe that he's the greatest by all-time but I don't believe in the "flu-game"...

[GGL09]

wow... ass... hole... plz get a life? can u play basketball like that? i think not... so.. don't diss wat u cant do

[maxpeezaay]

Get a life? I'm not the one killing myself to make others believe in that a freaking basketball player was sick during a fucking game to make his stats more impressive.

The "Flu-games" are pathetic and as I said earlier, how can you do all the crazy dunks and offensiva and defensive plays during the game and suddenly when the game is over you fall in to your teammates arms and is actling like, "OH, I'M DYING, HEEEEEELP MEEEE! I just did some crazy dunks but now I'm dead, PLEAAAASE HELP ME!!!

[jankx07]

Wow. Max, you have obviously never played a sport in your life, or at least never played sick. When playing sick you rely purely on adrenaline and determination. So much energy goes into that short span of time that after it is over and you come back down to Earth, you are completely depleted and exhausted. That's what happened with Jordan.

[rohanpogi]

dude ur jealous of jordan.

[giannhsfgr]

man MJ is o good it makes me cry

[passy78]

MJ the greatest of all time!

[NBAclassics]

jesus christ.. the dunk at 3:38

thanks for posting starks!

[mjair10rtg]

INTERCAMBIO JUEGOS DE MICHAEL JORDAN

[RUREDY2ROK]

Mj is the best player in the game ever.. period... FUCKIN PERIOD!!!!!

[nunadas]

Monster game, athletical ability reachin its peak, super timing, fastest 1st step ever, outside game, its all here.

[BKirby23]

Great job with the vid. MJ was unbelievable in this game on both ends of the court. You and Hoops need to keep up the great work; we all appreciate your efforts. I also enjoy your posts of the game notes and quotes from the newspapers the following day. It's a nice touch!

[CailR]

haha Hot Rod Huntley was always giving moves his own names. In this video he calls Jordan's reverse lay-up an "Alley-oop" and later on a fade-away he calls "the cork screw"

[Wallyshow07]

Won't Jordan ever leave the Jazz alone!

[101stparatrooper]

was he big enough?

incredible...thats all i have to say

[HuskerFanatic]

Hot Rod Hundley=Awesome.

[mjdbest]

i like when he stared at ring side and asked the man who taunted him "was he big enough"...hehe, i think this one of the best dunks of MJ.

[RyoSan23]

WOW!!!!

The Dunk on Mel Turpin is GREAT!!

[truballar2003]

This is a flu game!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow its ridiculous he had the flu and he played with so much energy and quickness

[TRJ22487]

oh my god this is the "Is he big enough?" game! The camera even catches it perfectly you can read Michaels lips. Excellent video.

[ontemp]

Jordan was on fire this game. Almost literally. Dunked on 2 people and shook one to the floor.

[DRbigballz]

The God of basketball o.o he makes me wanna go outdere n act like em.

[rsx2]

Poor Mel Turpin. "Was he big enough?" Not only that, he dunked over Bailey and Eaton also.  Check out future Bull Bobby Hansen.

[romans6thru8]

Great job. the camera angle seems so close to the court. The dunks on Eaton, Mel, and stockton are equisite. The postups are phenominal. Jordan swallows the talent of other players and steals the hearts of the announcers when he is on the road!

Find freedom in Christ Romans 8:1

Know Him John 17:3

[hoopsencyclopedia]

Another classic game. Like fine wine, it just gets better to watch the level of athleticism on which MJ played. That sStockton pass stolen in the air cleanly by MJ was great. MJ grabbed clean steal/catches more than anyone because of his passing lane anticipation and superhuman reflexes. Thanks again.

[larrelove]

do you have any footage on Jordans fitst nba game?

[starks23]

Yes, I have highlights of 3-4 possessions from his first NBA game along with some other rookie highlights. I searched youtube but couldn't find them, so I may upload them.

If you want more, you should consult hoopsencyclopedia. He probably has more.

[DarkVoyuer]

Excellent vid. Good video quality. Please put up more games. Please!

[hoopsencyclopedia]

I have MJ's first UNC game ever, his first TV appearance ever, his first NBA rookie game, and his rookie 49 point game. They will all go up!

[Basil1976]

Great video ! You and Hoopsencyclopedia are the reason I goto youtube ! Keep it up !!

[blackadam06]

Now "THIS" Michael Jordan is the G.O.A.T!! "THIS" is Air Jordan, the one who has "NO" Equal..MJ from '95-'98, was great & better than anyone in the league right now, but "that" MJ doesn't compare to "THIS" one & no one else for that matter..

[michellefarry]

thanks for posting this. I have this game on tape but it is worn out you can't see the picture.

[craz4]

This is very nice stuff, and indeed much like hoops'. I like your game descriptions. Keep em coming ( so I can look forward to your vids and hoops'.. lol) thanks

[mnkhan2020]

Starks23.......thanks again. That dunk at 4:40 is too quick from any standards. thank god MJ had flu or else we'd have to see it on slow motion just to make sure he made that dunk. Great game. MJ had more highlights in a single game than today's so called overrated great players have in 25 games.

[basketballfreak24]

just my opinion but that foul wasnt flagrant. he didnt grab him out the air or go for his head or neck or undercut him. he knew he couldnt block it but contested the shot. Not a dirty play but rather good hard foul.

[ea33]

oh boy, what a game...but we all know at that time it was normal that MJ destroyed his opponents like that.

[SPMJ]

I love these post game quotes you're putting up starks23. Keep 'em coming :)

[jordanlover23]

Great choice of a game to put up. I have it, of course, but it was good to see it again. :P

[rrTale]

Awesome job starks! I love this game, props for the image quality its amazing. his jumpman dunk is one of my all time favs to. Thx for this!

[airjoca]

Great work starks23, keep it up. ;)

[yahshuatwo]

The Dunk at 4:40 was quick and nasty.. MJ was unstoppable

[tjordan20]

This is a lot like most of the games that hoops puts up, great job starks.

[tjordan20]

Haha, this is the game where a fan yells at Jordan, telling him to dunk on someone his own size after he dunks on Stockton at 3:15. Then, a few possesions later, when he dunks on Mel Turpin at 3:39 he truns to that fan and says is he big enough. HAHA. Mj was the ultimate trash talker.

[tjordan20]

You can even see it right after he dunks it. On the way back he shrugs his houlder and says it.

[tjordan20]

shoulder, not houlder, sorry.

[michellefarry]

your right. it wasn't a fan it was the owner of the jazz who said pick on someone your own size. classic MJ

[tjordan20]

This game also has one of Jordan's most memorable dunks. As documented in "Come Fly With me", just before the end of the 2nd quarter Jordan dunks over Stockton. ""Hey, why don't you pick on somebody your own size!", yells a fan from the courtside. The next time Jordan gets the ball, he grants the wish by dunking it over 6"11' Jazz center Mel Turpin. Then turns the fan and says, "Was he big enough for you?"

Sorry starks, didn't know you had that in there.

[zopoundsakpase]

look at what those announcers said they said if jordan had the supporting cast he would win as much as magic johnson and larry bird,and these moron analysts who talk about jordan today make it seem like he was a loser back in the 80s yeah well obviously other people knew different