An emotional Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA title, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers four games to one. Averaging 31.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists during the postseason, Jordan was named the MVP of the NBA finals for the first time. He would win five more titles with the Bulls and take home the MVP honor in each of them.
Flight Times: A Michael Jordan Timeline
TIME takes a look at the highlights of a legendary career