Michael Jordan of the Eastern Conference shoots against Karl Malone News Photo - Getty Images

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Karl Malone Shoots Around Michael Jordan During Sunday Night's Game 6 News Photo - Getty Images

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Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz shoots a layup against Michael Jordan of Fotografía de noticias - Getty Images

139 Michael Jordan Karl Malone Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

139 Michael Jordan Karl Malone Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

139 Michael Jordan Karl Malone Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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Ranking Michael Jordan's 15 most iconic basketball moments

On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend