Michael Jordan‘s flu game, where he willed his Chicago Bulls to a big win in the 1997 NBA Finals, is one of the most iconic moments in league history. It turns out, MJ had been a part of another flu game in college but that time, he was on the other side. Dan Dakich, a former basketball player and coach, revealed some infamous stories about his battle with MJ during their college days. According to the 61-year-old, Jordan’s flu game is not the best one.
In an interview with Outkick, Dakich shared, “Three hours before the game, I didn’t know if I was starting but I was sick as hell, didn’t tell anybody. And [Bob] Knight said, ‘You’re guarding Michael Jordan’, and I’m like ‘Alright! Okay. I’ll kick his a**. That’s what I do.” However, the pre-game meal proved to be problematic for him. He revealed that he puked all over the floor in the hotel room right before the game. Anyhow, that did not stop Dakich.
He went on to join his team on the court and decided to give Jordan a tough night. He revealed Jordan fouled out with 13 points, and that the Chicago Bulls icon only had 9 points when guarded by him. Dakich managed to limit Jordan even after puking on the bench during the first half. But he did not let his teammates know. This is something Jordan experienced in the NBA.
