Michael Jordan Trolled Dikembe Mutombo By Taking A Free Throw With His Eyes Closed: “This One’s For You Baby!”

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Michael Jordan was perhaps the biggest star in sports back in the 90s. With the 5-time MVP leading the Chicago Bulls to six championships, Jordan showed the NBA why he was the best player the league had ever seen. Not only did MJ have multiple titles to show for, but he also had multiple individual accolades. 'His Airness' won six Finals MVP titles, 10 scoring championships, and 1 DPOY trophy to add to his tally of 5 NBA MVP trophies. 

While Jordan was somewhat flawless in terms of his play, one of the biggest reasons why the world loved to watch the 6'6" shooting guard play was because of the swagger he played on the court. Be it giving it his all on the court or even trash-talking opponents and backing it up, MJ surely put on a spectacle on the court.

This was no different on November 23rd, 1991 when the Bulls faced off against the Denver Nuggets led by Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo was perhaps one of the most prominent shot blockers of his generation and was known for his infamous finger wag when he blocked a shot. While there was no doubting that Mutombo was a fantastic shot blocker, one of the biggest weaknesses he had were his free throws.

Jordan certainly was well aware of this. Back in the 1991 pre-season, MJ had hit a couple of free throws against the Nuggets while closing his eyes. He surely wanted to repeat the same, this time though it was the regular season. 

Nevertheless, MJ mercilessly trolled the big man in the night. After draining a free throw, 'His Airness' looked at Mutombo and had a hilarious line before hitting the free throw with his eyes closed.

"Hey Mutombo. This one's for you baby."

The Bulls went on to win the game 107-100 as well, adding insult to injury. MJ certainly won the troll battle and not only did he show his funny side, but he also showed that he could very well drain free throws with his eyes closed. What's your favorite Jordan story?