“I wouldn't say I was embarrassed” - Michael Jordan had a bold response despite atrocious showing at the 1990 NBA Three-Point contest

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael Jordan has participated in All-Star Weekend festivities to entertain fans. Most will remember MJ for his dazzling dunks and ability to glide in the air. However, there was a time when the North Carolina product tried his luck in the Three-Point shootout in 1990. Unfortunately, it was one unforgettable moment in Jordan's career.

Michael was never known to be a good three-point shooter, especially during his early years as a pro. In the 1989-90 season, "His Airness" shot 37.6% from beyond the arc, the best percentage he had in his first six seasons in the league.

However, it appears Jordan ate more than he could chew. He went up against proven shooters like Bulls teammate Craig Hodges, Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers, and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. At the end of the first round, the 3rd overall pick of the 1984 Draft managed to convert only 5 out of 30 shots for a dismal 16.67% shooting clip.

Chink in MJ's armor

To this day, Jordan's atrocious showing remains the worst percentage of points ever in that All-Star Weekend contest. After that showing, the Bulls star admitted that he was disappointed at his performance but not embarrassed.

"I'm a little disappointed, but I wouldn't say I was embarrassed," Jordan said via UPI . "I'm sorry I didn't put up a better showing, but we'll just try and do better next time.

If it's any consolation, Bird also had a horrendous performance at the time. The Celtics forward managed to make only 13 shots, which is a bit surprising considering he was one of the league's top shooters back then. In the end, Hodges emerged as the 1990 three-point king. The 6-foot-2 guard snuck by Miller in the final, 19-18, to win his first three-point shootout trophy at the time.

As for Jordan, he admitted that it was a low point in his career. He wanted to forget that experience, acknowledging that it humbled him.

"I think I got the record for the lowest point total ever, and nobody was guarding me. I got humbled real quick," Jordan said .

Although he shot better from the three-point line from 1994 to 1997, Jordan could do without it. MJ could score at will from almost any part of the floor and end up with at least 30 points per game if he wanted to. Hence, one can only imagine how many more points he would have had if he had a reliable three-point shot.

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