Michael Jordan through the years

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and Jordan rewarded the Bulls by giving them the first playoff series victory of his career the following season. Here he celebrates "The Shot" against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Craig Ehlo (throwing his arm up in disgust on the left side).

MJ in 1989

( Tribune file photo by Ed Wagner Jr. / May 7, 1989 )

…and Jordan rewarded the Bulls by giving them the first playoff series victory of his career the following season. Here he celebrates "The Shot" against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Craig Ehlo (throwing his arm up in disgust on the left side).

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