Michael Jordan and the Bulls broke through in the 1991 NBA Finals by beating Magic Johnson and the Lakers in five games. Chicago then dominated for most of the decade, repeating as champs in 1992 ...
Cooper, who earned his reputation as one of the best perimeter defenders of his era, won the prestigious award while helping the Los Angeles Lakers ... Jordan back in 1987, where the Bulls ...
"That little Lakers ... Jordan," an announcer said. Jordan's team won the 1998 All-Star Game and he took home the MVP in a year that also featured a final world championship for the Bulls' dynasty.