NBA Finals 1996 Game Three: Bulls at Seattle (Pt. 6)

The Bulls are coming off of a 13-point third quarter. “Michael Jordan figures to be more a part of the offense,” Albert says as the fourth begins. The words aren’t out of his mouth before MJ pops a turnaround jumper. Then Dennis Rodman begins to weave his spell again. Unprompted, Gary Payton grabs and holds…

NBA Finals 1996 Game Three: Bulls at Sonics (Pt. 2)

In the pregame courtside chat, Hannah Storm basically says “Seattle wants to keep Shawn Kemp away from Dennis Rodman.” This is just before a boxing ring announcer walks out in a white jacket, asking the crowd “Are you ready… are you ready to rumbllllle…”  Well, yes. They are. Mike Jordan guards Gary “The Glove” Payton early…