The Most Game-Winning Shots in NBA History

From MJ to LeBron, these are the most game-winning shots in NBA history

Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American former professional basketball player and the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls His biography on the official NBA website states: “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

Jordan played three seasons for coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina As a freshman, he was a member of Tar Heels’ National Championship team in 1982. Jordan joined the Bulls in 1984 as the third overall draft pick He quickly emerged as a league star and entertained crowds with his prolific scoring. His leaping ability, demonstrated by performing slam dunks from considerable distances that defied conventional defensive strategies at that time, earned him nicknames such as “Air Jordan” and “His Airness”. He also gained a reputation for being one of the best Defensive Players in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA Championship with the Bulls, followed by titles in 1992 and 1993. Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball before starting a new career in Minor League Baseball he returned to the NBA to lead Chicago to six additional championships (1996–1998 and 2001–2003), earning a record seventh Finals MVP Award along with further cementing his legacy as one of

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American former Professional Basketball player. He played his entire 20-season career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers. He entered the NBA directly from High School and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. Bryant is an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA team and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team He led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, and ranks fourth on both the league’s all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. At 34 years and 104 days of age, Bryant became the youngest player to reach 30,000 career points in association history on February 1, 2010.

In a 20-year career that included several bruising acts off the court, Mr. Bryant thrived as one of basketball’s fiercest competitors, becoming one of the game’s most successful players and winning five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James

Lebron James may not have the most game-winning shots in NBA history but his one against the Indiana Pacers in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals was one of the biggest. The shot not only cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time, but it also gave the Miami Heat a critical victory en route to their third consecutive NBA Finals appearance.

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is an American professional basketball player who played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association Wade was drafted fifth overall in the 2003 NBA draft In his third season, Wade led the Heat to their first NBA Championship in franchise history and was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP. He was named to the All-Star team nine times and the All-NBA team ten times.

On April 9, 2016, in a game against the Charlotte Hornets Wade set the record for most game-winning shots in NBA history with his 34th such basket.

Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson is one of the most popular and well-known players in NBA history He was drafted by the Philadelphia
76ers in 1996 and went on to have a successful 14-year career in the NBA. He was an 11-time All-Star, a 4-time scoring champion, and the league MVP in 2001. Iverson is also known for his game-winning shots. In his career, he made 12 game-winning shots, which is tied for the seventh most in NBA history

Larry Bird

Larry Bird may be one of the most clutch shooters in NBA history When the game is on the line and the Celtics need a basket, they know they can count on Bird to deliver. In this video, take a look at some of Bird’s most game-winning shots throughout his illustrious career.

Magic Johnson

In Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals the Lakers were down by one point against the Pistons with only seconds left on the clock. As time was running out, Lakers’ player Magic Johnson took control of the ball and made a 3-point shot, winning the game for his team. This clutch performance is widely considered one of the most game-winning shots in NBA history

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 15 game-winning shots, has the most among all NBA players He is followed by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant who each have 10 game-winners. Lebron James has eight, and Dirk Nowitzki has seven.

Bill Russell

Although Bill Russell only played for the Celtics, his impact was truly felt league-wide. He was the first African American player to be hired as a Head Coach in the NBA, and he also brought about many changes to the game itself. He was a six-Ime Nba champion, a five-time MVP, and a twelve-time All-Star. Oh, and he has the most game-winning shots in NBA history

Karl Malone

Karl Malone is widely regarded as one of the best power forwards in NBA History He spent the first 18 years of his Hall of Fame career with the Utah Jazz where he formed a formidable partnership with fellow All-Star John Stockton Malone was a two-time NBA MVP and a 14-time All-Star, and he helped lead the Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998.

Malone is also one of the most clutch performers in NBA history In his career, he hit 31 game-winning shots, including two in the playoffs. Here are five of Malone’s most iconic game-winners.

1. Feb. 23, 1990: Malone hits a jumper with 0.7 seconds left to give the Jazz a 103-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

2. May 7, 1997: In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Malone hits a jumper with 5.2 seconds left to give the Jazz a 96-95 win over the Houston Rockets

3. June 14, 1997: In Game 6 of the NBA Finals Malone hits a jumper with 41 seconds left to give the Jazz a 88-86 lead over the Chicago Bulls The Jazz would go on to win the game 90-86 and clinch their first NBA Championship

4. Nov. 27, 1998: Malone hits a jumper with 2 seconds left to give the Jazz a 106-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets

5. Dec. 20, 2001: In his final season with the Jazz, Malone hits a jumper with 0.8 seconds left to give Utah a 93-92 win over his former team, the Lakers.