Louisiana State University standout Harold Perkins admits not knowing who Michael Jordan is after having his own “flu game”

Shocking but true. Not everyone knows who Michael Jordan is.

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Michael Jordan's "flu game" is so legendary that even players who weren't born when it happened know about it. But there's one player who wasn't familiar with MJ's iconic performance: Louisiana State University (LSU) standout Harold Perkins. Perkins had his own "flu game" on Saturday, in the Louisiana State University Tigers' 13-10 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, as he had 8 tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles despite playing with a sickness.

When LSU head coach Brian Kelly likened Perkins' performance to Jordan's "flu game," Perkins was admittedly confused, saying he didn't know who MJ was.

Shocking but true

On June 11, 1997, His Airness added another unbelievable chapter to his legacy. In Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, Jordan overcame a nasty stomach flu to score 38 points, including the game-winning shot, to give the Chicago Bulls a 3-2 series lead. It was one of the most impressive performances in NBA history, as it solidified Jordan's status as the greatest player of all time.

"Who's MJ?"

It's been 25 years after that iconic performance, and the lore of the "flu game" has not reached Perkins. Kelly told the media how sick Perkins was during the game and his conversation with his stud after the match.

Harold Perkins was sick with the flu before playing against Arkansas.

When Brian Kelly told Perkins that MJ played his best game while sick, Perkins asked:

"Who's MJ?"

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It's baffling how any athlete could not know about the "flu game," but Perkins was born in 2004, seven years after Jordan's last championship with the Bulls.

Still, you would think that by now, Perkins would have at least heard of the "flu game" and Jordan himself. Maybe he doesn't follow basketball closely, or maybe he was too focused on his own game to care about what happened in a basketball game a quarter of a century ago.

Whatever the case, Perkins' "flu game" was still an impressive feat and one that will not soon be forgotten. Hopefully, he'll eventually learn about MJ and the "flu game," but even if he doesn't, he can always say he had his own "flu game" performance.

Harold Perkins. Again.

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