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As Michael Jordan turns 50, it gives basketball fans yet another opportunity to examine the countless highlights and moments that made him one of the greatest stars the NBA has ever seen. Nike Air Max 2009 Schuhe Kinder Weiß Rot Schwarz . But when looking at Jordans legacy, it is the vast expanse of everything he achieved both on and off the court that makes it difficult to nail "His Airness" down to just one defining moment. So - as he turns 50 – what is the defining Jordan moment for you? The first image that often comes to mind when discussing Jordan is how he revolutionized the art of the slam dunk. Of course, the dunk was there before Jordan and one of his most iconic dunks – the 1988 Slam Dunk contest-winning free throw line dunk – was in part an homage to Julius Erving. However, when it came to consistently covering distance and taking on the biggest players in the league, no one quite did it like Jordan. From the back-handed windmill to the tongue hanging out, Jordan is single-handedly responsible for the term "posterizing" due to his ability to dunk under almost unthinkable conditions. But while the dunks would dominate his early career, it would be championships that would become synonymous with Jordans name as the 90s rolled in. After struggling against Isiah Thomas Detroit Pistons for three seasons as the 80s turned to the 90s, Jordan would finally get the best of the Pistons in a 1991 Eastern Conference Final sweep. From that point on, Jordans dominance was virtually uncontested. He led the Bulls to a three-peat, winning titles in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He would shock the basketball world by announcing his retirement after the 1993 season, but it would not last long. He would return mid-way through the 1994-95 season and while that Bulls team would fall short, the old Jordan would return the next season. Jordan would lead the team to yet another three-peat, taking the 1996, 1997 and 1998 titles. Jordan would go head to head with many of basketballs greatest players throughout his career. From his NCAA championship-winning shot over Patrick Ewing, to his record-setting 63-point night against Larry Birds Celtics in the 1986 playoffs, Jordan already took on the elite early in his career. After he got the best of Thomas and the Pistons, his first three titles would come against some of the games top players: Magic Johnson in 1991, Clyde Drexler in 1992 and Charles Barkley in 1993. He would play with all three on the 1992 USA Basketball Dream Team and would draw on fierce practices against the likes of Magic and Bird to take on the mantle of "Best Player in the World" and to elevate his game once he returned to the NBA. Jordan was a man of indelible images that went beyond Nikes MJ-inspired "Jumpman" logo and the tongue-wagging dunks. His clincher against Cleveland in 1989 was so memorable that it has been simply dubbed "The Shot," meanwhile his first Championship back from retirement will always be remembered for Jordan clutching the ball and sobbing over his fathers death after the final buzzer. His return with the Wizards notwithstanding, many see Jordans clinching jumper against the Jazz in 1998 to secure the Bulls sixth title in eight years as the fitting end to Jordans dominant NBA career. Jordans statistical achievements were unparalleled during his career, claiming the NBA scoring title every year from 1987 to his retirement in 1993. Speaking of retirement, perhaps thats part of Jordans legacy, too. Since Jordan stepped away from the game at the height of his popularity, the notion of being gone for good has become anything but a guarantee. From Mario Lemieux to Roger Clemens to Brett Favre, coming out of retirement has become a common theme throughout North American pro sport. While few tried to make it in another sport in their downtime, the image of Jordan returning with the number 45 has led to many athletes deciding to give it another go. Of course, Jordans legacy was not limited to what he did on the court. Few athletes transcended sport the way Jordan did. He went one-on-one with The King of Pop. He led the Looney Tunes gang past the menacing MonStars. He went to unthinkable lengths for the right to eat a Big Mac (which he had already presumably paid for). He fought crime and helped the children alongside Bo Jackson and Wayne Gretzky. And few athletes likenesses have become internationally recognizable logos like the "Jumpman". With so many memories to look back on, what is your greatest Jordan memory? As always, its Your! Call. Nike Air Max 90 Herren Schwarz Blau .ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2012. And TSNs reporters and analysts who covered the events as they happened offer their personal reflections on the stories. Nike Air Max 2012 Schuhe Damen Schwarz Rosa . Louis Cardinals, who remain in top spot in the TSN.ca MLB Power Rankings, ahead of the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds. LOS ANGELES -- A minor fender bender in a Dodger Stadium parking lot over the weekend led to the beating of a driver and the arrest of four people more than a year after a San Francisco Giants fan was left with brain damage after an attack on opening day, police said Monday. The latest attack occurred Sunday, when the victim, a man in his 20s, had a collision with another driver and three other men pinned him down, police said. The other driver kicked and hit the victim in the head and face while he was on the ground, police Sgt. David Armas said. "It was just a minor fender bender that just got totally out of hand," he said. The victim, whose name was not released, had scrapes and cuts to his face, but his injuries were not life-threatening, Armas said. A woman in the victims car who is eight months pregnant was not hurt, but she was examined at a hospital as a precaution, he said. The four men were arrested for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon. They were identified late Monday as Arthur Morales, 20; Alan Trujillo, 29; Alejandro Briceno, 29; and Ulises Briceno, 26. The men have been released after posting bail, US$30,000 each. In a statement, Dodgers officials praised stadium security and Los Angeles police for a "quick security response (that) prevented the confrontation from escalating further." Security responded within moments, according to the statement issued Monday. Dodger president Stan Kasten said the organization is committed to providing a safe, family-friendly environment for fans. Nike Air Max Damen Billig. The violence came after Giants fan Bryan Stow was beaten last year. Two men have pleaded not guilty to charges including mayhem and assault. Stadium officials beefed up security after that attack. Stows family has filed a lawsuit against the team and previous owner Frank McCourt, claiming security cutbacks were partially to blame for the attack. The Dodgers were sold earlier this year to an ownership group that includes NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Dodgers security staff and uniformed off-duty Los Angeles police were at the stadium Sunday and responded quickly. Cmdr. Andrew Smith said the officer who detained the suspects was an off-duty LAPD officer who was working in uniform for the Dodgers. Dodger Stadium is one of the few places that LAPD allows officers to be hired by an outside organization and to wear their police uniform, Smith said. Police were out in full force on opening day last month and reported a drop in the number of arrests and public drinking citations from opening day the previous year. Police have said officers wearing rival team jerseys will be at every home game. "Weve maintained that high presence throughout the year," Smith said. The beating occurred after the Dodgers 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. ' ' '