The Hunt Begins!!! (4K)

"MJ! MJ! MJ!"

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

North Carolina's fans erupted in wild cheers!

Their king was about to return from the bench and save the team once again!

The year Jordan joined the Hornets had been the happiest year North Carolina had seen in a long time.

1982, North Carolina 63–62 Georgetown: In the 1982 NCAA championship game, Jordan delivered the game-winning shot, leading North Carolina to a 63–62 victory over Ewing's Georgetown.

1993, North Carolina 77–71 Michigan: In the 1993 NCAA championship game, North Carolina faced Michigan. Michigan had Webber, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, Ray Jackson, and Juwan Howard at the time, but they still ultimately lost to North Carolina.

That was NCAA glory, and even the most recent championship dated back six years.

In the NBA, although Charlotte had always been a playoff-caliber team and had once boasted stars like Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Anthony Mason, Nick Van Exel, and more, they had always performed terribly in the playoffs.

This had once caused Stern's plan to establish a foothold in the heartland of NCAA basketball to fail.

But this year!

With the return of the God of Basketball!

With Hill joining the team!

Seventy-three regular-season wins!

A trip to the Finals!

For a time, North Carolina's fans had become the happiest fans in the world!

Their only wish was for their god, Michael Jordan, to lift the trophy with this team!

And now, the most critical moment had arrived!

Game Five!

Home court!

A tied series!

A stage like this was born for superstars!

Jordan wore a smile.

This was why he loved basketball!

Watching Jordan and the fans revel in their joy, Kobe bit down on his jersey.

"It's time for you to wake up from your sweet dream."

"Lakers ball!"

"Anytime, anywhere!