The month of June provides us with an almost daily installment of "On this day Michael Jordan..." So much that I propose we we call the month, Jordan. It was the Romans who created the calendar but their empire eventually fell and I find it befitting of the world's most popular athlete to at least have his own month.
I have gone through Jordan's performances and moments from the month of June and found 12 good reasons why this should happen. I could have had more but decided to cut it short here for some reason. Maybe 12 is for that one time his jersey was stolen and he wore it. Whatever it is, here they are in order by day of the month.
June 3, 1992
Michael Jordan finished with a game-high 39 points and set an NBA Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (6). After the sixth three, Jordan turned to the camera in an iconic moment, shrugged and continued to lead the Bulls over Portland 122-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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After hitting his sixth three pointer in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan gave us one of the most iconic moments of his career: The Shrug. (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption]
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June 5, 1991
As Michael Jordan drove the lane against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals he moved past Byron Scott with the ball in his right hand. Jordan then took for what he later said was an intend to dunk. The Lakers' Sam Perkins came over to try to contest the shot, but Jordan switched the ball into his left hand while in midair and laid it in off the glass. It was the first of many memorable Jordan Finals moments. The Bulls win over the Lakers 107-86 was their first NBA Finals win in franchise history while en route to their first championship.
https://youtu.be/4dDQ4kKFqAI
June 7, 1998
Michael Jordan leads all scorers with 24 points as the Chicago Bulls defeat the Utah Jazz 96-54 in game 3 of of the NBA Finals. It is the most lopsided game in the history of the NBA Finals.
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June 11, 1997
A sick and suffering Michael Jordan plays game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals with flu-like symptoms. He is said to be experiencing dehydration and looks exhausted at times. Jordan wills himself to 38 points against the Utah Jazz to make the series 3-2 in favor of the Bulls. As a result, his legendary status grows even larger.
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On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan walks off the court with the help of Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen after nailing a crucial three pointer late in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Utah. (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption]
June 12, 1991
Michael Jordan scores 30 as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-101 as the Bulls clinch their first championship in the franchises 25-year history. Jordan wins his first of a record six NBA Finals MVP awards.
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June 14, 1992
Michael Jordan becomes the first player to win consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards while averaging 35.8 ppg. In the game, the Bulls set an NBA Finals record by overcoming a 15-point deficit (79-64), after three quarters. They scored 33 points over the final 12 minutes to defeat, Portland 97-93 in Game 6 and clinch its second straight NBA Championship.
June 14, 1998
Michael Jordan hits the game-winning, "Last Shot" in his final game with the Chicago Bulls as they clinched their sixth NBA championship in eight seasons. He earned his record sixth NBA Finals MVP after averaging 33.5 ppg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZlIE0cexwM
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June 16, 1993
Michael Jordan dominated the Phoenix Suns with a 55-point effort. The Bulls defeated Phoenix 111-105 and Jordan’s effort matched the second-highest single-game point total in Finals history.
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June 19, 1984
Michael Jordan is drafted second in the NBA Draft behind Sam Bowie. It just needs to be mentioned because who would draft anyone ahead of Michael Jordan.
June 20, 1993
Michael Jordan of Chicago was named the NBA Finals MVP for the third consecutive year and is the first to accomplish this. He averaged a Finals record 41.0 ppg, along with 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals accomplishments and moments in June are unprecedented. While the name of the month will never actually be changed, we can be grateful to have record of a basketball god.
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After hitting his sixth three pointer in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan gave us one of the most iconic moments of his career: The Shrug. (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption]
Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Chicago sports musings.
June 5, 1991
As Michael Jordan drove the lane against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals he moved past Byron Scott with the ball in his right hand. Jordan then took for what he later said was an intend to dunk. The Lakers' Sam Perkins came over to try to contest the shot, but Jordan switched the ball into his left hand while in midair and laid it in off the glass. It was the first of many memorable Jordan Finals moments. The Bulls win over the Lakers 107-86 was their first NBA Finals win in franchise history while en route to their first championship.
https://youtu.be/4dDQ4kKFqAI
June 7, 1998
Michael Jordan leads all scorers with 24 points as the Chicago Bulls defeat the Utah Jazz 96-54 in game 3 of of the NBA Finals. It is the most lopsided game in the history of the NBA Finals.
Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Chicago sports musings.
June 11, 1997
A sick and suffering Michael Jordan plays game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals with flu-like symptoms. He is said to be experiencing dehydration and looks exhausted at times. Jordan wills himself to 38 points against the Utah Jazz to make the series 3-2 in favor of the Bulls. As a result, his legendary status grows even larger.
[caption id="attachment_73919" align="alignnone" width="626"] On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan walks off the court with the help of Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen after nailing a crucial three pointer late in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Utah. (Photo: Getty Images)[/caption]
June 12, 1991
Michael Jordan scores 30 as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-101 as the Bulls clinch their first championship in the franchises 25-year history. Jordan wins his first of a record six NBA Finals MVP awards.
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June 14, 1992
Michael Jordan becomes the first player to win consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards while averaging 35.8 ppg. In the game, the Bulls set an NBA Finals record by overcoming a 15-point deficit (79-64), after three quarters. They scored 33 points over the final 12 minutes to defeat, Portland 97-93 in Game 6 and clinch its second straight NBA Championship.
June 14, 1998
Michael Jordan hits the game-winning, "Last Shot" in his final game with the Chicago Bulls as they clinched their sixth NBA championship in eight seasons. He earned his record sixth NBA Finals MVP after averaging 33.5 ppg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZlIE0cexwM
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June 16, 1993
Michael Jordan dominated the Phoenix Suns with a 55-point effort. The Bulls defeated Phoenix 111-105 and Jordan’s effort matched the second-highest single-game point total in Finals history.
June 16, 1996
Michael Jordan scores 22 points with seven assists in the championship clinching game against the Seattle Supersonics. He becomes the only player ever to win the NBA Finals MVP award four times. In the series he averaged 27.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the championship series.
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June 19, 1984
Michael Jordan is drafted second in the NBA Draft behind Sam Bowie. It just needs to be mentioned because who would draft anyone ahead of Michael Jordan.
June 20, 1993
Michael Jordan of Chicago was named the NBA Finals MVP for the third consecutive year and is the first to accomplish this. He averaged a Finals record 41.0 ppg, along with 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals accomplishments and moments in June are unprecedented. While the name of the month will never actually be changed, we can be grateful to have record of a basketball god.
Follow @Pappy_Hour on Twitter for more Chicago sports musings. 
