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The Jordan tongue

The tongue-out at the free-throw line: imitated by everyone, and a building block of internet memes.

👁 25w❤ 2.1wUpdated Nov 30, 2023
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Origin

During the 1991 Finals against the Lakers, Jordan started doing it at the line.

Iconic scene

The 1988 slam contest dunk was flashier, but the tongue is what everyone remembers.

Evolution

From player imitations to commercials and kids' costume contests, it never stopped spreading.

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