If you thought former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was pushing his luck when he “poked the bear” that is Jimmy Butler in the 2023 East Finals, you won’t believe the tale of how fellow Boston alum and Hall of Fame small forward Dominique Wilkins survived after nutmegging His Airness Michael Jordan during a pickup game under the St. Louis arch.
While the game was competitive, it was primarily for fun and the enjoyment of the fans who were lucky enough to witness the game between the two NBA legends. Wilkins emphasized that the pickup games were rooted in the playground spirit of basketball in a recent interview with “Vlad TV” podcast host DJ Vlad.
Buy Celtics TicketsTake a look at the clip embedded below for the full account of how The Human Highlight Reel nutmegged MJ and lived to tell the tale.
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