“It’s less work with more reward,” Jordan confidently stated before the contest. “If you want me to dunk, then I’ll dunk, and if you want threes from me, then I’ll give you threes.

Michael Jordan, the legendary winner of six NBA Championships and five MVP awards, was not perfect. He struggled with three-point shooting, especially in the 1990 Three Point Contest where he finished last.

Failed expectations

Jordan’s 16.7% shooting (5/30) from behind the arc fell short of the mark he set in the 1989/90 season (37%) and was miles behind the competition’s average. His performance fell just above Detlef Schrempf’s 16.4% from two years prior.

Not his strongest suit

Though Jordan’s three-point shooting improved over time, it never became his forte. He admitted to being “a little disappointed” after the contest but reaffirmed his intent to improve.

Lessons in humility

Jordan’s performance highlighted the importance of continuous hard work and the humbling nature of the game. As Shaquille O’Neal once said, “God showed me that I have to stay humble. Nobody is perfect.”