The Jordan "Push-off"

[bwink23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW_SrjKVxIo

Go to 6:28 of the video....For those who insist Jordan threw Russell on his ass in the 1998 Finals...the video above shows Jordan doing the same move on 9 different defenders, not one of them whistled for a foul. Just a little perspective to give in regards to that situation.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPTFK_sGWgE

Go to 30 seconds of the video...Jordan says he DID NOT PUSH OFF on Bryon Russell, with B-Russ right behind him in the house....PEACE

[Pursuer]

Yeah, but only once does he use the off-hand on the defender(against Majerle) like he did vs Russell.

[SAKOTXA]

The only one where he used his hand was the one on Majerle...which wasn't as blatant as the push on Russell.

You really need to get off MJ's nuts. He pushed him. Didn't get called for it. Made a great shot. Epic way of finishing his career with style. He's a warrior.

[bwink23]

Yeah, but only once does he use the off-hand on the defender(against Majerle) like he did vs Russell.

They all reacted the same way as Russell did, about fell on their butts on the pull-up. If you watch the 98 game at normal pace, it looks near identical to all of those.

[jstern]

I'm sorry, but one would have to kind of be dumb to think that Jordan would be so strong to push Russel to the floor.

Just saw it right now. Jordan's hand is actually going down also, and from the back view, the momentum going forward started with Russell's torso, while Jordan caresses his butt.

[Pursuer]

They all reacted the same way as Russell did, about fell on their butts on the pull-up. If you watch the 98 game at normal pace, it looks near identical to all of those.

Not really. And MJ was a lot slower in 98, than in those clips, that's why he had to use it.(the off-hand)

[Optimus Prime]

Play on. Nothing to see here. The "Jordan Push-Off" is widely used by Jordan detractors to diminish his greatness. The last of many great clutch shots by the GOAT.

[SAKOTXA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRCTp57LQro

0:31 second mark.

One would have to be blind not to see the push.

[bwink23]

I'm sorry, but one would have to kind of be dumb to think that Jordan would be so strong to push Russel to the floor.

This.....exactly right, to think Jordan could shove a 215-220 pound grown ass man to the floor with with weak arm off the dribble.....FANTASY

[bwink23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRCTp57LQro

0:31 second mark.

One would have to be blind not to see the push.

That's a weak little nudge did the same thing to the other guys...not worthy of a call.

Here it is at normal pace, 10:00 minute mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqcQl0PRVkk

[JohnnyWall]

Go to bed, Bryan!

[SAKOTXA]

Either you guys have never played a game of basketball or you're just too stupid.

Byron was going back with all his momentum, off balanced...MJ pulled back and pushed him to create even more space.

It has nothing to do with strength, it's just physics.

Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time, why are you even being insecure about it?

[SAKOTXA]

That's a weak little nudge did the same thing to the other guys...not worthy of a call.

Here it is at normal pace, 10:00 minute mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqcQl0PRVkk

Yes, i saw that. He still pushed him, get over it.

[DMV2]

Russell was already committed to defend the penetration as he thought Jordan was going for towards the rim and not for a shot near the free throw line.

[bwink23]

Yes, i saw that. He still pushed him, get over it.

10 plays with the same move, NO CALL on all of them....good job ref, this isn't pansy ball.