Michael Jordan fadeaway on Mason (Native HD, 1080p/30)

1998 NBA Playoffs, Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, Bulls vs. Hornets, Game 4.

This is Michael's second consecutive made-fadeaway over Anthony Mason on the left block. A classic clip featuring one of his patented ball fakes. Those hands.

[jakes]

So beautiful to watch that in motion. The fluidity and how he moves is just poetic.

[kevins]

Just beautiful to watch..how can you not say this guy is the GOAT

[sriramshriananda]

the subtlety of the shake just before the fade is so beautiful. doesnt seem forced at all, jus looks so natural. feels like everyone else "tries" it, but its so natural on Jordan

[toysofarkham]

The key to this move was that one dribble and bump that pushed a very strong Mason that bit backwards, thus creating enough separation making it impossible to defend

[ehudriven]

Mason had some great moments of defense on Jordan during his Knicks days. Anyways, this is a beautiful shot of his shot.

[lifewish.]

his fadeaway is just absolutely perfect

[djuelzp]

Whoever you are that uploaded, Sir your effort for this merits a head nod of mutual respect for another, and I thank you for this. #23

[kickpassfootball]

Still hasn't been replicated to this day. Like poetry. That is a clean 5 step fadeaway sequence. Sizes up Mason, shoulder checks him to get slight separation, One bounce (1), Back foot feint (2) front foot rotation (3) back foot lift off (4) jump shot (5). No wasted movement or energy. Perfect execution.

[natedablack]

Hey kiddos, he's essentially the same size as LBJ (give or take an inch).

So for all of y'all who like to say that MJ wouldn't be able to post LBJ up, due to him being "too big/strong" for him, keep this video in mind.

[mentalplane]

Anthony Mason was a huge power forward... MJ made that look like a piece of cake

[DibbzTV]

He leaves before and lands after his opponent, it’s wild

[peterwalker]

Hit David Wesley with the pass fake😂😂😂😂

[jaysonb.]

I think SGA has been studying a lot of MJ's game. Noticing the same silky smoothness while attacking the basket

[MiLK-thps]

You know he's the goat when you see how perfect he plays the game

[BAEC]

you have some sick as camera angles... you got a sub.

[liamjoabgiraldomartinez]

un movimiento fluido y hermoso, aplicado en el momento preciso, maestria en movimiento

[shP]

Had the pleasure of standing next to Mason and Oakley in a road game at the Omni in ATL lockeroom back in the 90's. They looked wide as a deep freezer, and im 6'5.

[genustinca]

Is there anything more beautiful in basketball?

[betterwolrd]

He commanded the 2nd defender to go away and he obeyed.

[No-turbo]

Best at quarter speed. They never had a chance.