SI's Best Photos of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls put together an iconic 1995-96 season behind Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, producing the NBA’s first 72-win team and taking home the NBA title. Sports Illustrated was there along the way to cover the franchise’s every move, with photos, covers and stories to profile their journey. Here are SI's best photos of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.

SI's Best Photos of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls

Dennis Rodman

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

Oct. 14, 1995

Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan

John W. McDonough for Sports Illustrated

Oct. 23, 1995 SI cover

Steve Kerr

David E. Klutho for Sports Illustrated

Nov. 4, 1995

Michael Jordan

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

Jan. 13, 1996

Michael Jordan

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

Jan. 15, 1996

Phil Jackson and Tex Winter

John Biever for Sports Illustrated

Jan. 16, 1996

Michael Jordan

David E. Klutho for Sports Illustrated

Jan. 30, 1996

Toni Kukoc, Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr

David E. Klutho for Sports Illustrated

Jan. 30, 1996

Dennis Rodman and Magic Johnson

Richard Mackson for Sports Illustrated

Feb. 2, 1996

Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan

Richard Mackson for Sports Illustrated

Feb. 2, 1996

Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen and Magic Johnson

Bill Frakes for Sports Illustrated

Feb. 23, 1996

Randy Brown, Keith Askins and Alonzo Mourning

Bill Frakes for Sports Illustrated

Feb. 23, 1996

Scottie Pippen and Alonzo Mourning

Bill Frakes for Sports Illustrated

Feb. 23, 1996

Dennis Rodman

Richard Mackson for Sports Illustrated

March 4, 1996 SI cover

Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

May 12, 1996 — Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4

Phil Jackson

Chuck Solomon for Sports Illustrated

May 12, 1996 — Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4

Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

May 12, 1996 — Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 4

David Stern and Michael Jordan with MVP trophy

John Biever for Sports Illustrated

May 21, 1996 — Eastern Conference Finals, Game 2

Michael Jordan

John Biever for Sports Illustrated

May 21, 1996 — Eastern Conference Finals, Game 2

Michael Jordan

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

May 25, 1996 — Eastern Conference Finals, Game 3

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

May 27, 1996 — Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4

Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan

Manny Millan for Sports Illustrated

May 27, 1996 — Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4

Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan

Chuck Solomon for Sports Illustrated

May 27, 1996 SI cover

Michael Jordan

John Biever for Sports Illustrated

June 3, 1996 SI cover

Dennis Rodman

John Biever for Sports Illustrated

June 5, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 1

Scottie Pippen

Richard Mackson for Sports Illustrated

June 9, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 3

Michael Jordan

Richard Mackson for Sports Illustrated

June 12, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 4

Michael Jordan

John W. McDonough for Sports Illustrated

June 12, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 4

John Salley, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

David E. Klutho for Sports Illustrated

June 16, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 6

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

David E. Klutho for Sports Illustrated

June 16, 1996 — NBA Finals, Game 6