Originally published June 13, 1991.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Michael Jordan prides himself on being a master of his emotions.
”I very, very rarely cry,” he often has said.
But Wednesday night he found himself overmatched when the Bulls beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-101 to win their first NBA championship.
So Michael Jordan cried. He cried like a baby while hugging the big, shiny NBA championship trophy.
”I’ve been waiting seven years for this and I thank God for blessing us to make it possible,” Jordan said.
When Jordan first walked into the locker room, he collapsed into a squat, hugging himself and crying.