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Why Are NBA Fans Saying Michael Jordan 'Didn't Have A Left Hand'? The 'We Done With The 90s' Meme Explained
Michael Jordan's status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time is being questioned by NBA fans across social media as they pull up old game highlights that suggest he has "no left hand." Along with the criticism, the phrase we done with the 90s is also going viral as a way to criticize basketball players' skills in the 1990s in general. But is Jordan really as overrated as some people are claiming? Here's what you need to know.
What Is The 'We Done With the 90s' Meme?
In February 2024, TikToker @yooreaction, known for videos where he comedically reacts to and criticizes sports highlights, started making videos criticizing retired NBA player Michael Jordan. While Jordan is often known as one of the best players of all time, the TikToker started claiming that Jordan has "no left hand," meaning he can't adequately play with his left hand when needed.
Along with his criticism of Jordan, he started using the phrase "we done with the '90s" while showcasing clips from '90s basketball games that he believes support his theory about Jordan. In general, the TikToker and other TikTokers seem to believe that basketball players in general didn't play as skillfully in the '90s as they do today.
@yooreaction Michael Jordan Had No left hand #michaeljordan #jordan #nba #nbahistory #LegendaryPlayers #basketballhistory #goldenera ♬ original sound – YOOReaction
@yooreaction NBA Basketball Highlights #nba #basketball #nbabasketball #basketballtiktok #basketball🏀 #hoops ♬ original sound – YOOReaction
How Is 'We Done With the 90s' Used In Memes?
Since the videos by @yooreaction went viral, other TikTokers have started combing through '90s basketball highlights to see if his theory is correct. Many are joining the criticism train and sharing similar disappointment over Jordan's and other '90s players' skills, with the specific criticism towards Jordan's left hand plays becoming the highlight of the trend.
The phrase "we done with the '90s" is being attached to many of these posts highlighting problems with the players' skills. Of course, some are defending Jordan and '90s players in general, but the criticism is strong, with many touting LeBron James as the new NBA GOAT. The phrase is also being adapted into other areas as a meme. For example, one X user recently used it to criticize people who say the original Fortnite season is better than the new seasons.
@esqanthony #greenscreen #greenscreensticker Need to compare this to a Demar Deroazan game or something #michaeljordan #yooreaction #nbahistory #lebronjames #demarderozan #basketballhistory #dribbling @esqmichael ♬ original sound – anthony
@isogojo WE DONE WITH THE 90s💯#wedonewiththe90s #NBA #basketball #lebron #michaeljordan ♬ original sound – isogojo
@bigbodyballerboi WE WERE LIED TO FOR YEARS #nba #mj #lebron #goat #basketball #90s #hoops #pippen #bulls #cavs #nba2k #hoops #🏀 #ball #ballislife #lebronjames #lbj #jordan #michaeljordan #sports #espn #nbaedits #legend #wedonewiththe90s ♬ original sound – Ream
@blankboy___ done with the 90s #greenscreen #nba #nbabasketball #basketball #michaeljordan #jordan #mj #lbj #lebronjames #lebron #magic #lukadoncic #doncic #stephcurry #greenscreenvideo ♬ original sound – Blankboy
For the full history of "We done with the '90s," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
