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Chicago Bulls All-Star forward # 23 Michael Jordan file photos. (Photo by Tom Berg/WireImage)

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Chicago Bulls All-Star forward # 23 Michael Jordan file photos. (Photo by Tom Berg/WireImage)
Michael Jordan was making waves in the NBA from the moment he stepped foot on the basketball court. It didn’t take long for MJ to announce his arrival as he was averaging a massive 28.2 points per game. He quickly established himself as the greatest scorer in basketball history. By the time the 90s started, every ball fan in the world knew who Jordan was. A three-decade-old clip has reemerged where MJ might have been brought to the realization of his fame outside of the USA and the fact that he might just be the biggest sporting personality in the world.
Michael Jordan was part of the legendary dream team. The dream team took part in the Summer Olympics in 1992. It’s a well-known fact that the team won a gold by dominating every opponent they faced on the court.
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Michael Jordan’s made-it moment
Michael Jordan was participating in his first-ever major international tournament in the Summer Olympics of 1992. The Internet can be a great place to relive some of the best moments in the history of the sport. A clip has been gaining Just a year after he won his first-ever NBA title, he was called to represent Team USA on the international stage.

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CHICAGO – JUNE 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates with cigar after winning the 1996 NBA title against the Seattle SuperSonics in Game Six of the 1996 NBA Finals at the United Center on June 16, 1996 in Chicago Iillinois. The Bulls won 87-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
In the clip, we saw Michael Jordan taking a stroll on the streets of the Spanish subcontinent. MJ was walking with his head down as he took a glance at the billboard on top of him. The massive billboard was the size of multiple buildings around that area. And the clip captures the six-time champion’s made-it moment. The post was captioned, “Jordan displayed charisma, superior skills, high-flying athleticism and a determination to win at all costs in his basketball career. He won six championships with the Chicago Bulls and was influential in globalizing and commercializing the game of basketball and its stakeholders”.
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It’s quite evident that Michael Jordan was making waves in the world of basketball around the world. He quickly established himself as one of the most marketable names in the history of sports.
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Michael Jordan’s confidence before the 1992 games
Michael Jordan was sure of Team USA’s dominance in the tournament. He didn’t think there was anyone in the world who could have beat out the dream team. He said, “It should never be close. We taught them the game of basketball, we’ve got people who have the ability and the height. We’re talking about the greatest players that play the game now and the team is the best team that’s ever been put together.”
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MJ was absolutely correct in his prediction that Team USA is going to absolutely dominate the tournament. Team USA won every game they played and took home the gold medal.
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