21.   With their lineup of support players named Devean George and Tyronn Lue, some nights the Lakers really do appear to be playing two against five.

22.   Jordan is the first player named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player three years in a row.

23.   Two spin bowlers, Paul Wiseman and Brooke Walker, were among the standby players named at the start of the tour.

24.   He became the first special teams player ever named the Most Valuable Player of a Super Bowl.

25.   Players named included Wallaby stars Phil Kearns, George Gregan, Willie Ofahengaue and Jason Little.