Remember Jordan's Controversial Title-Winning Shot? The NBA Admitted It Years Later... /VIDEO/

Bryon Russell was guarding him, a player with whom Jordan had many fierce battles throughout that Finals series. Yet, Jordan waited for the perfect moment, drove to the basket, and with a crossover dribble, created just enough space for his shot. Many Utah fans to this day believe he illegally pushed Russell (essentially, committed an offensive foul), but that the referees turned a blind eye. Years later, the NBA "admitted" that Jordan did "slightly push Russell," but by then, it was too late.

Foul or not, you be the judge...

With 5.2 seconds left, Jordan hit the shot to take an 87:86 lead, securing the Bulls their sixth NBA title and third in a row. That basket remains a symbol of the end of an era – Chicago's last championship and Jordan's second retirement from basketball, although he did return in 2001 to play for the Washington Wizards until 2003.

Jordan's basket simultaneously prevented Utah's legendary duo, Karl Malone and John Stockton, from ever winning a championship ring.

Years later, Russell explained that he knew what Jordan intended to do and was therefore a step ahead, but that the slight contact threw him off his ideal defensive position.

Nevertheless, the ball swished through the net, time seemed to stand still, and the NBA history books gained a new (and debatable) chapter.

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