NBA Reddit reminisces over nostalgic Michael Jordan-Shaquille O’Neal “On the Run” intro music from 1996 ECF

Advait Jajodia | 28/09/2022
NBA Reddit reminisces over nostalgic Michael Jordan-Shaquille O'Neal “On the Run” intro music from 1996 ECF

The vibes during Michael Jordan and the Bulls vs Shaquille O’Neal and the Magic playoffs clash from 1996 were immaculate.

Back in the 1990s, during the Chicago Bulls’ reign, the vibes at their arena were absolutely phenomenal. One particular clash – Michael Jordan and the Bulls vs Shaquille O’Neal and the Magic – gave fans goosebumps.

Back in 1996, during the Eastern Conference Finals, the United Center was absolutely popping. With “On the Run” playing during the player’s introduction, the atmosphere was mesmerizing.

Have a look at it.

Just moments right after, the Bulls ended up finishing dominating Shaq’s Magic 121-83, and eventually won the series 4-0.

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NBA Reddit reacts to the vibe during Michael Jordan and the Bulls-O’Neal and the Magic’s clash

As soon as the old video of resurfaced on social media, NBA Reddit blew up with reactions.

The NBA back then really was something else. Of course, the team presentations have become much grander, however, there was a sense of excitement that was present during the late 1990s.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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