The Michael Jordan Dunk Clip You’ve Never Seen

By Josh Helmuth

Idolizing him as a kid, Michael Jordan defined my childhood.

I thought I had nearly every basketball card, poster, book, even seen every youtube clip … until now.

USATODAY confirmed last year even they had overlooked this clip after it was uploaded years ago and that it is from a Nike exhibition game in 1985. 

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On August 25, 1985, Michael Jordan was preparing for his second season in the NBA by playing a Nike exhibition game in Trieste, Italy. In that game, he made one of most spectacular dunks. Chances are, you’ve never seen it until today.

So as it turns out, MJ shattered a backboard before it became a thing. Enjoy the Crocodile Dundee music. 

Related: Proof Kobe Bryant Mirrored Michael Jordan Better Than Anyone

Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.

Photo Credit: Getty

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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