Michael Jordan's Shot Heard 'Round the World

The year was 1982, and the NCAA Championship game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Georgetown Hoyas was tied with only seconds left on the clock. The ball was in the hands of a young Michael Jordan, then just a freshman, who had already scored 14 points in the game. As Jordan dribbled towards the free-throw line, he became airborne, defying gravity for what seemed like an eternity. The ball left his hand with a perfect arc, soaring through the air and straight through the net. This shot would later become known as “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” as it gave North Carolina a 63-62 victory and solidified Jordan's status as a true basketball legend. The image of Jordan jubilantly pumping his fists in the air after making this iconic shot remains one of the most enduring memories in basketball history.