It is by no coincidence that the championship banners in Chicago contain, around the border, the names of each of their contributors. The proof came in the execution.

But it's John Stockton who hits the biggest shot in franchise history, sending the Jazz to their first NBA finals with a jumper at the buzzer.

Michael Jordan's epic game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals was borne ... Mike was referring to Kerr's game-winning shot in the 1997 NBA Finals. John was so scared of MJ's shot ...

7.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists. Chicago might have lost the 1997 NBA Finals if Jordan hadn’t played in Game 5. “The Flu Game” is undoubtedly one of the most iconic contests in sports history ...

Hence, Game 1 may have set the tone for the 1997 NBA Finals. However, no one figured it would also determine the title winner, as we saw from how Games 5 and 6 went. Related: John Stockton never ...