In 1996 the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 87-75 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Bulls wrapped the series 4-2 and won their fourth championship in six years. Michael Jordan recored an impressive 22 points and seven assists while Dennis Rodman grabbed 19 rebounds and Scottie Pippen 17 tallied points and four steals. Jordan averaged 27.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the championship series and became the only player to win NBA Finals MVP four times.
Today in Sports History: June 16
CHICAGO - JUNE 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates winning the 1996 NBA Championship on June 16, 1996 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)