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Which veteran point guard started alongside Michael Jordan in the Chicago Bulls' backcourt during the 1991 NBA championship run?
Answer
John Paxson
John Paxson was the Bulls' starting point guard in 1991, valued more for his steady outside shooting and veteran savvy than athleticism. BJ Armstrong was a young backup who would later become a starter.
💡 Did you know?
John Paxson, who started in 1991, hit the championship-clinching three-pointer two years later in 1993 — making him part of two iconic Bulls Finals moments in a single dynasty.
Other options people guess
- BJ Armstrong
- Steve Kerr
- Craig Hodges
Topics
- nba
- chicago-bulls
- 1990s
- nba-finals
- backcourt
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