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First Iconic NBA Moment of Your Life [Photo Gallery]

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Richie_Rich, Aug 23, 2013.

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What's the FIRST (most iconic) NBA moment you remember watching?

  1. 1980: Dr J's ridiculous under-the-basket-reverse layup (Game 4, NBA Finals)

    5 vote(s)
    6.5%

  2. 1980: Magic at C for injured Kareem - wins title (42pts, 15reb, 7 ast) as Rookie!

    5 vote(s)
    6.5%

  3. 1986: Air Jordan's coming out party - Game 2 in Boston - 63pts! - NBA Playoff Record

    2 vote(s)
    2.6%

  4. 1987: Bird's in-bounds steal on Isiah & feed to DJ for layup to win Game 5 of ECF

    2 vote(s)
    2.6%

  5. 1987: Magic's buzzer-beating, sweeping junior hook in the lane to win Game 4 in Boston

    4 vote(s)
    5.2%

  6. 1989: "The Shot" - MJ hangs, double-clutches, drains buzzer-beater on Ehlo and Cavs

    5 vote(s)
    6.5%

  7. 1991: "A spectacular move!" MJ drives, elevates, switches to left, lay up -Gm 2- NBA Finals

    12 vote(s)
    15.6%

  8. 1992: The first & only -- DREAM TEAM -- Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain

    7 vote(s)
    9.1%

  9. 1998: Reggie takes down Manhattan w last second heroics -- Spike Lee chokes!

    7 vote(s)
    9.1%

  10. 1998: "The Shot Pt 2" MJ strips Malone, shakes off Russell, holds pose on 6th title clincher!

    28 vote(s)
    36.4%
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  1. TheresTheDagger

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    This.

    Garfield Heard and Brent Musberger yelling OH MY GOD!!!
     
    #61 TheresTheDagger, Aug 28, 2013
  2. SirCharlesFan

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    I voted for the MJ layup, because it IS my earliest memory of an extremely famous moment in the NBA.

    Something I've always wanted to know...why IS it so famous? He clearly could have made the routine layup.
     
    #62 SirCharlesFan, Aug 28, 2013
  3. Easy

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    I think that shot was iconic because the camera showed Phil Jackson shaking his head in amazement right after. I agree. The acrobatic demonstration of athleticism was eye-popping but it was totally unnecessary. It could have been just an easy dunk. That said, Jordan probably sensed a blocking attempt closing in and switch hand. But block attempt never really came.
     
    #63 Easy, Aug 28, 2013
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    The most remarkable memory I have was watching Reggie go HAM on the Knicks. Just the drama and the build-up of seeing the yapping with an off-court spectator, then actually to go all NBA Jam on-fire was eye popping unbelievable.
     
    #65 echu888, Aug 28, 2013
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    Bruce fought this really tall guy and by & by i became a Rocket fan.
     
    #66 ico4498, Aug 28, 2013
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    Jordan and the Bulls introduced me to the game that I love. I still believe he shouldn't have retired the first time. "The Shot part 2" and "A Spectacular Move" were iconic moments for me.
     
    #67 redwhiteone, Aug 29, 2013
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    The Knicks playoff run in 1999 is when I became a NBA fan
     
    #68 Pokito1120, Aug 29, 2013
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    So can anyone explain why he shifted to his left? Is it because he thought Sam Perkins was going to jump and block his shot?
     
    #69 TracywtFacy, Aug 30, 2013
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