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Black Jesus In the 2020 documentary on Jordan titled “The Last Dance,” insight is provided into the origins of the nickname “Black Jesus.” Reggie Miller describes how the name came about in an exhibition game in 1987.
17 maj 2020 · One of the more notable subjects touched upon in the latest episode was the nickname "Black Jesus." The story begins with Reggie Miller in an exhibition game during his rookie season in 1987. “Michael…who do you think you are?
15 lut 2023 · "Black Jesus" was a name that stemmed from something Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird said about Jordan after a showdown in the postseason. During the 1986 playoffs, the two squared off in a...
23 wrz 2023 · The name Black Jesus was about respect for MJ’s dominance, skill and almost divine control of the game. It showed the awe people had for his bball genius. The name also embodied how MJ transformed basketball with his exciting play, like he was the savior of the sport.
18 maj 2020 · NBA icon Michael Jordan is a man of many names. Fans acknowledge him as His Airness and the GOAT, while the moniker “Black Jesus” has also been thrown around from time to time. Turns out,...
Despite the various nicknames he was given, "Black Jesus" is a name that stands out due to its unique origins. This moniker was given to Jordan by Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird after a playoff...
Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan goes by many nicknames: His Airness, the GOAT, and probably the most unique of them all: Black Jesus.But just whe...
