The SuperSonics won 64 games, and the Bulls set an NBA record with 72 wins. The Rockets were led by Hakeem Olajuwon. Feb 14 Wellington 2-498d & 4-475 beat Canterbury 496 & 2-476d; Feb 15 Burundi premier Anatole Kanyenkiko resigns; Feb 15 Dow-Jones closes at record 3986. Boston Celtics. On this day 25 years ago, the 1994-95 Rockets finished off what could be the toughest path to a championship in NBA history. Christobal Perez/Staff. Mitch Richmond of the Sacramento Kings was voted MVP of the game. The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA), though the 50th anniversary was not celebrated until the following season. Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Rockets vs Magic Game 2, June 9, 1995. NBA. 265: 120: 41: 31: 9: 10: 11: 44: 96: 45. 6/10. 1950. Olajuwon was named Finals MVP after the team swept Shaquille O'Neal and the Orlando Magic in the 1995 NBA Finals. Chicago Bulls. FIRST TEAM. Nineteen different franchises have won at least one title and three teams – Lakers, Warriors and 76ers – have done so playing for different cities. Louis, Missouri (1955–68) and Atlanta,. Checkout the latest Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 1995-96 on Basketball-Reference. Erik Spoelstra coached the Heat to two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013, as well as Conference Championships in 2011, 2014,. com's NBA Awards page. The Rockets went on to win both the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals. In its 75-year history, the franchise has represented the cities of Buffalo, New York (1946), Moline, Illinois (1946–51), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1951–55), St. 5 rebounds, 5. Full Site Menu. A NBA voltaria a seus parâmetros originais do arco de três pontos de 23 pés e 9 polegadas (22 pés nas curvas) no início da temporada de 1997-98 da NBA. 3 points, 11. 1995 Playoffs Summary 1997 Playoffs Summary. 01:51:13. 0) More playoffs infoHouston found championship glory at the end of the 1993-94 season. The Admiral would go on to become a 10-time NBA All-Star, the 1995 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner (1992, 1996). MVP: Hakeem Olajuwon. 0/9. 1995 NBA Western Conference Finals Rockets vs. The. This is the complete list with all the NBA Champions Year by Year. $49. Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Rockets vs Magic Game 1, June 7, 1995. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Houston Rockets sweeping the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals. “Big Shot Rob” because of his ability to hit clutch shots) won seven NBA championships in 16 seasons as a player. The Boston Celtics are an iconic NBA franchise and are tied for the most NBA Finals rings. The 1994–95 NBA season was the Bulls' 29th season in the National Basketball Association. Finals MVP: Michael Jordan (27. The 1995 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1994–95 season. * The Houston Rockets became the lowest seeded team to ever win the NBA Finals, winning as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. 0 Arena: The Summit Attendance: 667,840 (19th of 29) NBA 1996 Playoffs: Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Los Angeles Lakers (Series Stats) Lost NBA Western. 6) More playoffs info. 3 RPG, 4. The 1994–95 NBA season was the Spurs' 19th season in the National Basketball Association, and 28th season as a franchise. > 1995-96 Schedule and Results. The series pitted the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic against the defending NBA champion and Western Conference champion Houston Rockets. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics hold the record. The pitted the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic against the Western Conference champ. Vintage Houston Rockets 1995 NBA Finals t-shirt ( READ DESCRIPTION ) $24. NBA Champions Can you name the NBA Championship winners? By Derek. Although Smith's. In His Airness’ absence, teams, especially the top contenders, scrambled on realizing that the league’s top prize was anyone’s for the taking after having firmly been in Jordan’s and the Bulls’ vice-like grip for the previous three. League Champion: Chicago Bulls. The Boston Celtics have had or tied for the best regular season record a record 18 times. 1995 Playoffs Summary; League Leaders. The two stars had very different journeys to the Finals. LeBron. He led the NBA in rebounding six times in a span of seven seasons from 1978-79 through 1984-85. Houston Rockets Fanatics Authentic 10. 99. The best-of-seven playoff was contested between the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat and the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks. This list should answer who is the top 100, top 10, and best NBA player ever. The Magic got swept by the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Finals. Defensive Player of the Year (Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy) Sixth Man of the Year (John Havlicek Trophy) Most Improved Player (George Mikan Trophy) Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Founded in 1989, the team is owned by Glen Taylor who also owns the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. Texas Olajuwon. 1995–96: NBA: Western: 7th: Pacific: 4th: 41: 41. 1995 (6th) Houston Rockets. 00. NBA Champions List Coaches. Eight consecutive • Boston Celtics (1959–1966)Three consecutive • Minneapolis Lakers (1952–1954)• Chicago Bulls (1991–1993)The Rockets 47 wins were the fewest by an NBA champion since the Washington Bullets tallied 44 in 1978. League Champion: Boston Celtics. The 1995 Playoffs featured the first 3 playoff series victories in Magic history, as they beat the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers to win their first Eastern Conference title. 99 $ 29 99. In the Western Conference Finals, the Rockets would prove to be too much for David Robinson and the San Antonio Spurs. League Champion: Houston Rockets. [2] [3] [4] During the off-season, the Bulls signed free agents Ron Harper, [5] [6] [7] and Jud Buechler. Checkout the Preseason Odds for the 1994-95 NBA season and more on Basketball-Reference. Italy; College. 8:. On June 7, 1995, Smith set an NBA Finals record (at the time) with seven made 3-pointers, leading the way as the Rockets overcame a 20-point deficit to win a dramatic Game 1 in Orlando, 120-118 ( box score ). The NBA expanded once again, going from 27 to 29 teams as the league returned to Canada with the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies. 8 / 11. 40 shipping. The 1995–96 NBA season was the Magic's seventh season in the National Basketball Association. To date, the 1995 Houston Rockets, who went back-to-back, are the. United States. The league was founded in New. MagicAll clips property of the NB. 99. * The NBA established its first Canadian. 00. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference. Orlando Magic 4-0. Autographed Houston Rockets Clyde Drexler Fanatics Authentic 1995 NBA Finals Champions 12" Replica Larry O'Brien Trophy with Sublimated Plate. 5 / 5. Comments (94) For each year from 1950–2022, try to name the team that won the NBA championship. The series pitted the Eastern Conference champion Orlando. The. Robert Horry (a. Full Site Menu. It was also the first NBA Finals broadcast by NBC after 17 years with CBS . The Western Conference champion Houston Rockets played the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks for the championship, with the Rockets holding home-court. He played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning seven championships, the most of any player not to have played for the Boston Celtics of the 1950s and 1960s. Most Valuable Player: David Robinson (27. SuperSonics League Champion: Houston Rockets. Orlando Magic. Skip to content. The Houston Rockets won the NBA Championship in 1994 and 1995. His father was a prizefighter, construction worker, oilman, and baseball player for the Indianapolis Clowns. or Best Offer. Most Valuable Player: David Robinson (27. This page features the complete 1994-1995 NBA season standings, including conference and division ranks, wins, loses, percentage, games behind and teams that qualified for the playoffs. 5× All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995) All-NBA Third Team ; NBA All-Rookie First Team NBA. $50. In the 1975–76 season, a rookie Alvan Adams helped the team reach its first NBA Finals, which they lost to the Boston Celtics 4–2. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date Exp College 15 Tim Breaux SF 6-7 215 September 19, 1970 R University of Wyoming 1 Scott Brooks PG 5-11 165 July 31, 1965 6 University of California, Irvine 52 Chucky Brown SF 6-7 214 February 29, 1968 5 North Carolina State University 44 Adrian Caldwell PF 6-8 265. Jazz League Champion: Houston Rockets. 1995: Houston Rockets defeated Orlando Magic (4-0) Full Hakeem Olajuwon highlights from his 2 Championships (1994 & 1995). 2007 San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston Celtics. Career highlights: Seven-time NBA champion (1994, 1995, 2000-02, 2005, 2007), All-NBA Rookie Team (1993) Bottom line: Robert Horry has one of the all-time greatest reputations in NBA history. 1995 Playoffs Summary. 5/9. SPONSORED. 00. The 1995 Finals was the championship round of the 1994–95 . The 1969 Boston Celtics with the 4 seed and the lowest seed to ever win the NBA Title, the 1995 Houston Rockets. TEAM DATE SEASON SERIES TM OPP RESULT MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% PF; Houston Rockets. 8 / 11. Aug 10, 2019. The National Boxing Association (NBA) was organized in 1921 to serve as a regulating authority for boxing in the United States. He went on to average an impressive 32. Top Finals moments: Smith, Olajuwon save day in 1995. 69 $ 24 69 with code. The championship made them (at that time) only the third team to come back from a 2-0 Finals deficit. Cleveland's next first overall pick after James, Kyrie Irving, won Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2014. In 1996, O’Neal left the Magic to join the Lakers, where he. NBA Finals: Date:. The 1995–96 NBA season was the 28th season for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. 2) Boston Celtics - 17 wins, 5 losses. [4] During the off-season, the Knicks acquired Doug Christie from the Los Angeles Lakers. Western Conference Finals - view Series Stats. The pre-series hype and buildup of the Finals was centered on the meeting of the two centers opposing each other: Shaquille O'Neal of the Magic. Free shipping. The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The 1995 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1995 season. Although they finally suffered a loss in the NBA Finals against Allen Iverson and the Sixers, the duo of Shaq and Kobe would give L. com Teams, players profiles, awards, stats, records and championships. NBA Finals MVP Hakeem Olajuwon led Houston in Game 4 versus Orlando with 35 points and 15 rebounds, sending “Clutch City” to a 113-101 home victory ( box score) on June 14, 1995 and securing a series sweep. 1 / 3. Jordan went an incredible 6-0 in NBA Finals appearances with 6 Finals MVPs; No player had a decade-long run like Michael Jordan;. 1995 Playoffs Summary;. It featured the two-time defending NBA champion and Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, and the Western Conference playoff champion Phoenix Suns, winners of 62 games and led by regular season MVP. 4/6. 8 / 6. Champion. 9 / 9. 1995: Houston Rockets (6) (4, 2–2) Rudy Tomjanovich: 4–0: Orlando Magic (1) (1, 0–1) Brian Hill: 1996: Seattle SuperSonics. At 9 years old, I was one of more than 33,000 people at the SkyDome when Toronto beat the New Jersey Nets in their first regular. 1/7. After building through the draft in previous years, the Magic made themselves even stronger by signing free agents Horace Grant, who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls, and Brian Shaw during the off-season. #3 LA Lakers - 2000 NBA Playoffs Shaquille O'Neal after winning the 2000 NBA Finals. 1995 NBA Playoff Results: Game: Result: Series:. 16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the. However. Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Rockets vs Magic, December 25, 1995. Reginald Wayne Miller (born August 24, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Indiana Pacers. Led by legends. CHI (90) vs UTA (85). " As fans eagerly gather around their screens, they are transported back in time to witness an epic clash between two formidable teams fighting for basketball glory. From NBA. His profile on the official National Basketball Association (NBA) website states that "by acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Rudy Tomjanovich coached both the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals Champions. The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association , though the 50th anniversary was not celebrated until the following season. The Western Conference won 139-112. Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-0) versus Orlando Magic (Series Stats) Won NBA Finals (4-2) versus Seattle SuperSonics (Series Stats) More Team Info. 0) 1990 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Michael Jordan (587) TRB: Bill Laimbeer (211) AST: Kevin Johnson (170) WS: Michael Jordan (4. The 1993–94 NBA season was the Houston Rockets' 27th season in the National Basketball Association, and their 23rd season in Houston. 95 shipping. The 1995 Playoffs featured the first 3 playoff series victories in Magic. 1995 Finals Game 1: Rockets rally back in Finals classic. SPONSORED. 878 winning percentage during the 1995-96 regular season was the best in NBA history and stands as one of the great team accomplishments in all of sports. Rate statistic requirements; Points; 1. 5) 1995 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Hakeem Olajuwon (725) TRB: Shaquille O'Neal (250) AST: Anfernee Hardaway (162) WS: Shaquille O'Neal (3. 1998 NBA Finals Bulls vs. 2× NBA scoring champion (1995, 2000) #1 of 231. G – Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers F – Dennis Rodman, San Antonio Spurs F – Detlef Schrempf, Seattle SuperSonics C – Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets G – Clyde. By John DentonJune 5, 2015. com has detailed NBA Finals History information for all the finals, for example, the 2015 Warriors , 2003 Spurs , 2002 Lakers and more from their All-Time Champions page . In the series, the Rockets were playing against the Orlando Magic, who had perhaps the most dominant center of all time – Shaquille O’Neal – in the roster. $75. Stan Van Gundy coached the Heat to the Conference Finals in 2005. Finals MVP: Hakeem Olajuwon (32. The Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls took on the Western Conference champion Los Angeles. 5. Champions. nba. WOAI. The final member of Tier 3 for the Orlando. The 1994–95 NBA season was the Magic's 6th season in the National Basketball Association. During the off-season, the Sonics acquired shooting guards Hersey Hawkins and David Wingate from the Charlotte Hornets, and re-acquired Frank Brickowski from the Sacramento Kings. League Champion: Chicago Bulls. 5) : PTS: Hakeem Olajuwon (725) TRB: Shaquille O'Neal (250) AST: Anfernee Hardaway (162) WS: Shaquille O'Neal (3. National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship season winner runner-up results 1946–47. The Bulls took a 2–0 series lead against the Sonics in the second game where Rodman accumulated 20 rebounds. The Western Conference champion Utah Jazz took on the defending NBA champion and Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls for the title, with the Bulls holding home court advantage . He was a captain of both the last undefeated NCAA Division I basketball champion and the 1976 Olympics gold medal. June 5, 2015 1:55 PM EDT. 1995 Rockets v Jazz Playoff Ticket 5/5 Clyde Dexler 41pts Champion Season 82052. The Rockets went on to win both the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals. The second brackets indicate the number of times that teams have appeared in an NBA Finals as well as each respective team's NBA Finals record to date. This title, the first in the Nuggets’ long ABA/NBA history, of course meant so much to Murray, NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and the. Western Conference . He was the father of current Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Pacers vs Magic Game 2, May 25, 1995. 1995 Finals 1997 Finals. Jordan (20. Harper started all 23 games in the postseason and averaged 8. Reggie Miller. The Houston Rockets celebrate their Championship after winning the 1995 NBA Finals against the Orlado Magic (Photo by Noren Trotman/NBAE via Getty Images) /. 2001 NBA Playoffs; Standings; Schedule and Results;The 2023 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 2022–23 season and conclusion to the season's playoffs. Finals MVP: Shaquille O'Neal (33. 1995-96 NBA season Finals, awards and best players NBA Finals 1996. The National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals is the championship series for the NBA held at the conclusion of its postseason. NBA Finals: Date: Jun 11, 1995 . The Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth championship. It's often said they would. NWT STARTER The 1995 NBA Finals Houston Rockets Snapback Hat Cap. In 1993-94, Hakeem Olajuwon became the first player to be named MVP, Defensive. He joined a veteran team that included two of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players,. 2 assists and 1. After four years with the Magic, O'Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won three consecutive championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-0) versus Orlando Magic (Series Stats) Won NBA Finals (4-2) versus Seattle SuperSonics (Series Stats) More Team Info. Odds given are preseason lines for the NBA championship For example: -200 odds would mean you. League Champion: Chicago Bulls. Check out this database of MVPs, Defensive Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year, and more all on ESPN. 5) 1995 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Hakeem Olajuwon (725) TRB: Shaquille O'Neal (250) AST: Anfernee Hardaway (162) WS: Shaquille O'Neal (3. Smith had been gradually losing playing time to Sam Cassell, but he continued to be the Rockets' starting point guard through the 1995–96 season. The Best Hot Ones Guests Ever; 9. #9 Boston Celtics - 1981 Eastern Conference Finals Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 1981 [Credits. In His Airness’ absence, teams, especially the. Team and players stats from the Eastern Conference Semifinals series played between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks in the 1995 Playoffs. San Antonio hosted the 1996 NBA All-Star Game at the Alamodome. com. “Once we won that first game in Orlando, it was over,” Elie wrote in the. The. Many NBA fans overlook the 1994 and 1995 seasons since the lack of Michael Jordan hurt the overall interest in the game. 1995-96. Prior to the 1995–96 season , Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls of perennial scoring champion Michael Jordan for center Will Perdue to fill a large void at power forward left by Horace Grant , who left. RECOMMENDED Suns: Kevin Durant's savage 5-word response to controversial call in thrilling win. 1995: Houston Rockets: 4–0 Orlando Magic: Hakeem Olajuwon: C: 1996: Chicago Bulls: 4–2 Seattle SuperSonics: Michael Jordan: SG: 1997: Chicago Bulls: 4–2 Utah Jazz. 5) Rookie of the Year: Allen Iverson (23. The Bulls. Vernon Maxwell (born September 12, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for thirteen seasons during the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Unseld was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles and Cornelia Unseld as one of nine children. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2. 000 All-time post-season record (1995–2023) 123 57 66The Warriors defeated the Chicago Stags 4-1 to win the 1947 NBA title. 0) More playoffs info. Moses Malone’s nickname is a nod to his status as one of the sport’s great rebounders. And if you take into account the seeds 1, 2 and 3, they total the 97. Houston Rockets - Championship 2 Ring Set 1994 & 1995 W Gift Box. Unseld starred for the Seneca High School team that won Kentucky state championships in 1963 and 1964. But before. The 1994–95 NBA season was the 27th season for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. League Champion: Chicago Bulls. In KeyArena, Chicago won Game 3 behind Jordan's 36. Throwback NBA Finals 1995. he was a singular game-changing defensive presence who was good enough to lead a team to an NBA Finals appearance in 2009. $26. One the greatest Finals games of the 1990s: Houston trails Orlando by as many as 20, force OT on Kenny Smith's. In Round 2, they faced Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and beat the former three-time defending champions in six games. (17 each) The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Phoenix Suns. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth championship. Spurs League Champion: Houston Rockets. Check out the final minute of the last 28 NBA Finals from 1995 till 2022!By @GDsHighlights 📌 Follow our Instagram: 1, 1995 The Jordan Dome. Stoudamire: M. 1995 Awards. The 1994–95 NBA season was the Magic's 6th season in the National Basketball Association. The NBA often schedules showdowns between greatest players on Christmas Day, such as Kobe Bryant and LeBron James (both pictured) in 2009 and 2010. 6 points per game, earning. Check out the NBA Championship News page with breakdowns on the top 6 teams over the last 10 years and last 20 years. 29–71 (. Jason Kidd of Dallas and Grant Hill of Detroit were named co-winners of the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. 99. Get the box score, shot charts and play by play summary of the Bulls vs Jazz, November 24, 1995. Orlando Magic (1st)This answer is live and will keep updating. 1995-96: NBA: Chicago Bulls: M. 1995 NBA Houston Rockets World Championship Replica Ring Olajuwon Size 13. 5. 1994 Playoffs Schedule and Results 1996 Playoffs Schedule and Results. SEA (90) vs CHI (107). League Champion: San Antonio Spurs. Take a look back at the 1995-96 NBA season, in which the Bulls went 72-10 en route to the championship. Finals MVP: Michael Jordan (27. Since the 2022–23 season, winners receive the Michael Jordan Trophy, named for the five. NBA Champions;HOUSTON ROCKETS The 1995 NBA Finals Vintage 90s Snapback Hat Cap AJD NEW TAG. NBA Swingman Clyde Drexler. The 91st edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National League (NL) champion Atlanta Braves and the American League (AL) champion Cleveland Indians. Suns 1992 Finals 1994 Finals. NBA Finals. 14, 1995 — The Houston Rockets acquire Clyde Drexler and Tracy Murray from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Otis Thorpe, Marcelo Nicola, and a first-round draft pick. 7 Clyde Drexler. The Rockets needed six games to defeat No. The Bucks defeated the Suns in Game 6, 105–98. 0 points, 12. 2) 1996 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Michael Jordan (552) TRB: Dennis Rodman (247) AST: John Stockton (195) WS: Michael Jordan (4. League Champion: Houston Rockets. 1993-94 Preseason Odds 1995-96 Preseason Odds. Finals MVP: Hakeem Olajuwon (32. Lowest seed to win NBA Finals. 1996–97 →. It also includes Finals results, runner-up and MVPs. Accomplishments: Nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA, nine-time All-Defensive team, 1995-96 Defensive Player of the Year, 1995-96 steals champ, 2006 NBA champion. The 1995 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1994–95 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Orlando Magic 106-103. 2) 1996 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Michael Jordan (552) The 1991 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1990–91 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. Coming off their trip to the NBA Finals, where they were swept in four games by the Houston Rockets, the Magic won their second straight Atlantic Division title with a 60–22 record, a regular. 1995: Houston Rockets defeated Orlando Magic (4-0)Full Hakeem Olajuwon highlights from his 2 Championships (1994 & 1995). The Celtics have won a record 17 NBA championships. 1984 Rnd 1 Pick 5. Most Valuable Player: Karl Malone (27. Season-by-Season Top 20s. 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The Lakers would go on to win the NBA championship over the Pacers four games to two. On April 13, the NBA released a reimagined version of the classic NBA Finals wordmark that was used between 1986 and 1995 and from 2004 to 2017. The 1995 NBA Finals came down to youth versus experience as Olajuwon squared off against the Magic’s budding star center, Shaquille O’Neal. Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan (30. Anderson's poke-away from Michael Jordan with 10 seconds left in Game 1 helped. After building through the draft in previous years, the Magic made themselves even stronger by signing free agents Horace Grant, who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls, and Brian Shaw during the off-season. 75. Clyde Drexler was one of the players that fell short of winning an NBA Championship against Jordan until he made a move. He played 11 years of his NBA career for the. Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey. 0 steals, and 2. 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