“To some degree” – Michael Jordan once named two NBA stars who could possibly replace him
By the time he was almost near the end of his prime years in the NBA, Michael Jordan…
“I can tell you that” – When LeBron James admitted he could never be like Michael Jordan
The hype surrounding LeBron James ahead of his NBA debut was surreal. It was even amplified by the…
“If we win, everyone will say that Michael’s rusty…If we lose, they’ll say, ‘Michael’s back'” – Dennis Scott knew that Orlando was in a no-win situation when Michael Jordan returned in 1995
In the NBA, everything else takes a backseat whenever Michael Jordan is in the headlines. Back in 1995,…
Deloris Jordan recalls dealing with Michael Jordan’s repeated school suspensions: “He tells me it would be considered child abuse today”
Michael Jordan has been an inspiration to millions worldwide for decades. He is undoubtedly NBA royalty, given his…
“Jordan was discussing replacements” – Michael Jordan wanted Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant traded for failing to match the Pistons
As a Chicago Bulls writer, Sam Smith had a front-row seat to how Michael Jordan and the team…
“Something always brought Scottie back to Michael” – Horace Grant couldn’t understand why Pippen tolerated MJ’s tyranny
The sports documentary “The Last Dance” painted Michael Jordan as a relentless tyrant willing to cross lines to…
“We’re not going to be there long enough for me to have to change into anything” – Michael Jordan masterfully boosted the Bulls’ morale before finishing the Suns in ’93 Finals
The Chicago Bulls were expecting to make a historic three-peat in 1993 when they faced the Phoenix Suns…
Former Wizards center details Michael Jordan’s silent activism: “That’s something people should know”
Michael Jordan often faced criticism for staying quiet on social issues, but Etan Thomas learned that there was…
“He’s the greatest player of all time” – 21-year-old Kobe Bryant dismissed Barkley’s claim he was better than Jordan at the same age
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was being compared to Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan as soon as…
“I couldn’t take my eyes off him” – Gregg Popovich failed to perform his job as assistant coach because of Michael Jordan
Gregg Popovich first worked as Larry Brown’s assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs back in 1988. At…
“I never wanted to be Michael Jordan, although I would like to trade bank accounts” – Scottie Pippen dismissed claims he wanted to become an NBA superstar of MJ’s caliber
Scottie Pippen was thrust into a superstar and leadership role in 1993 upon Michael Jordan’s first retirement. From…
Can Michael Jordan come over and be interviewed at your house?
Since retiring for the third and final time in 2003, Michael Jordan has kept a relatively low profile.…