His Airness Michael Jordan

[peep_tom]

Jordans imperfections.. 

only one answer for everything - PASSION for basketball.

 

When Jordan had his scandals after the first 3 championships and his dad died everyone was watching on how will his career end.  he almost was a failure when he wore the Jersey #45 and they lost.

 

They proved them all wrong.  He worked hard, lost some weight and overcame his grief over his father's death - and the gambling problem. The rest is history - another 3 championship rings plus a record of 71 wins.

 

When Jordan came back with the wizards the NBA as a whole had big problems - players lockout, viewers count are getting low, etc.  Jordan came back with the blessing from Mr. Stern to maintain the level of popularity of the NBA. 

 

Other critics percieve Jordan's wrongs decision in the Wizards as a forgivable failure.  But it's not.  He made wrong decisions for the Wizards but he didn't wreck the team.  Even if the Wizards didn't get to the playoffs with Jordan on it, their performance were not so bad at all.  No one ever criticized the team even if they lost, because the Wizards performed better after Jordan came in.  And we all know that Jordan is aging, if he is at least 5 or 10 years younger the wizards might be a different team. All throughout the season of the Wizards with MJ on it, everyone notices that they were trying hard to win, and people know MJ still has some magic tricks on his hands.

 

It is not marketing.  His WILL, DETERMINATION and PASSION to win is how marketing got to connect with him.  He made sure he stepped up on the level of perfection with the passion of trying hard so much. And that's what make it counts.  And that's why he won.

 

When people say he can't bring the bulls to the playoffs, he made the buzzer beater over cleveland.

When people say he can't win over the detroit pistons, he eliminated them and won the championships.

When people say he's too much ball-hogging, he proved them wrong and created the bulls team dynasty.

When people say he's got too much gambling problems and it affects his game, he gave them 71 wins plus another 3 championships.

When people say he's too much of a scorer he won defensive award of the year.

 

If people think that he's got failures to be 'forgivables' there's one thing that they can't say he's not a failure and that is - he's not a quitter.  And this is where his passion cames from.  He may have wrong decisions as a president of a ballclub, he may have career problems with the minor leagues, or even had bad gambling problems - but in all these he never was a QUITTER in any of the challenges given to him.

 

This was not damage control. His PR man didn't motivate him to win championships just to say that this would cover for his misdoings.  remember when he cried on the 4th championship?  it wasn't because he's happy that it would erase his tarnished reputation as a bad gambler, but he knows that he wanted it so much to prove to anyone else that he worked so hard to earn their respect especially that it affects his relationship with his father.  By winning that 4th championship he proved to everyone he can overcame all the challenges and he change his bad habits and turn them into great achievements.

 

In all of these challenges he always has a graceful exit -  and that's why he's the greatest basketball player of all time - because his Passion for winning and perfection was never imperfect - IT WAS PERFECT.

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We'll said but with all that has been said and done one thing is holds true. Nobody is perfect, even MJ. Again good thing for him was that the bulls won another championship or else what people would have talked about him is his passion for gambling that usually ends in getting him in to trouble. I'm not talking small trouble but bigtime.

[tobats04]

We'll said but with all that has been said and done one thing is holds true. Nobody is perfect, even MJ. Again good thing for him was that the bulls won another championship or else what people would have talked about him is his passion for gambling that usually ends in getting him in to trouble. I'm not talking small trouble but bigtime.

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One thing that's different from MJs problems is that he's not a lawbreaker. Sure his gambling problems have given him a lot of trouble, but when has gambling been a violation of any law? His superstar status also got into his head as in any case to any superstar player of today. The only thing that ever transpired out of his gambling problems were his father's death (which is a conspiracy theory) and he learned a lot from that. That's why he turned again into basketball to show he can overcome this challenges. MJ has got problems as a person, but he is a kind and good person and enough to show that his problems were personal and should not be in any way be related to his game.

 

Besides, His gambling problems are not that serious. He's got a lot of money to spend for his gambling, and it never get into the way where he almost lost all his money. Media has just made it a big hype for him.Compare it to the players who have fathered several children like Pippen or Bird. compare it to DUI problems of other players or brawling problems like Barkley. Or AIDS issue like Magic Johnson. He didn't even mouth-thrash anybody in a game even if he knows the challenge is up against him. The logic is MJs problems didn't cause any problem to anyone and he made sure he makes everybody happy - even his critics.

 

Overall, his kindness and persona as a good person was enough to show that his imperfections were not damaging. He knows he's a role model and he knows where to place himself in this world as a human being.

[d main man]

after all things being said, one fact remains,

 

MJ is still the greatest basketball player in history!!!

 

No other player has had such an enigmatic effect on and off the basketball court as His Airness.

 

Bill Russell was regarded as the greatest player ever back then with his 16 (?) championship rings, the only problem is the NBA back then is not like the NBA of today with so much marketing and media attention on a global scale

 

Of course there are younger players who are showing potential for greatness like Kobe, LBJ, d Wade, etc. but only time will tell if anyone can surpass what MJ has done for the game.

[peep_tom]

after all things being said, one fact remains,

 

MJ is still the greatest basketball player in history!!! 

 

No other player has had such an enigmatic effect on and off the basketball court as His Airness.

 

Bill Russell was regarded as the greatest player ever back then with his 16 (?) championship rings, the only problem is the NBA back then is not like the NBA of today with so much marketing and media attention on a global scale

 

Of course there are younger players who are showing potential for greatness like Kobe, LBJ, d Wade, etc. but only time will tell if anyone can surpass what MJ has done for the game.

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No question about that dude, MJ would always be the man! I don't even think that anyone would come near him. But even with greatness no one can ever be perfect! Mistakes are commited by each and every person including the Great Michael Jordan.

[tobats04]

after all things being said, one fact remains,

 

MJ is still the greatest basketball player in history!!! 

 

No other player has had such an enigmatic effect on and off the basketball court as His Airness.

 

Bill Russell was regarded as the greatest player ever back then with his 16 (?) championship rings, the only problem is the NBA back then is not like the NBA of today with so much marketing and media attention on a global scale

 

Of course there are younger players who are showing potential for greatness like Kobe, LBJ, d Wade, etc. but only time will tell if anyone can surpass what MJ has done for the game.

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I don't think it has anything to do with the NBA of yesterday and the NBA of today.

First and foremost, there's a big distinction between Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlan and Michael Jordan.

 

Michael Jordan became the first point guard player to accomplish the same achievements of Russell and the other big men. In basketball before height is might. During the Yesteryears of NBA, Russell, Chamberlain and the rest of the big men dominated the game because of their tall characteristics. There wasn't even a 3-second violation that's why it's too obvious that these big men can pile up lots of scores and stats in a single game.

 

Jordan proved to them that a player of his height can dominate in the game of big men. The rulers that time were Jabbar, Magic, Bird or any Pistons player. These are mighty big players and point guards with Jordan's height were not considered to score big point or pile stats. The only same player who made the same feat is no other than MJs inspiration - Dr. J. But Dr. Js time is already passing when Jordan entered the NBA and his scoring accomplishment and stats are still not par with the big men.

[Alucard]

after all things being said, one fact remains,

 

MJ is still the greatest basketball player in history!!! 

 

No other player has had such an enigmatic effect on and off the basketball court as His Airness.

 

Bill Russell was regarded as the greatest player ever back then with his 16 (?) championship rings, the only problem is the NBA back then is not like the NBA of today with so much marketing and media attention on a global scale

 

Of course there are younger players who are showing potential for greatness like Kobe, LBJ, d Wade, etc. but only time will tell if anyone can surpass what MJ has done for the game.

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11 lang ata pre rings ni bill.....3 kina bird.....yung dalawa malay ko hehehehe...well i could be wrong....

[revi]

There are a lot of people who would argue that MJ is not the most talented, most intelligent, most "do-it-all" player in the NBA - past, present or the future.. This thread is reminiscent of those remarks from edc (where are you, man?) and the like.. That it was basically because he was marketed by David Stern and the NBA.. like wolverine79..

 

And I have never given up on my take as to why Jordan is considered by many as the greatest of all time.. MJ continuously improved his craft from being cut in his high school basketball team (in Laney), his being given doubt about having playing time in North Carolina, his leading the Bulls to the championship, his 2nd coming.. up to his third coming.. But hindi lang yun eh..

 

I will never get tired of saying this.. Jordan had sooo much drama.. sooo much flair.. sooo much intensity.. that it gives shivers when you watch him play.. People who never watched basketball if they see him play would be taken by his sheer love and passion for the game..

 

His off-the court mistakes (whatever the gravity is) will always be overshadowed by what he is.. an icon.. coz he won with sooo much drama and flair.. He might not be the most intelligent, most gifted, most kung ano man ang maisip niyo.. But to the eyes of many, including me, he has given the game the mystique because of the drama he tried to give each and every game..

 

He overcame obstacles from his high school coach, to Chuck Daly's & Pat Riley's Jordan Rules.. He wanted to surpass Bird's three championships, Magic's five championships and Isaiah's two.. He said that if he won three straight it would make everyone say that he has surpassed them all.. coz three straight nga.. So, without any goals anymore.. he retired..

 

But when he decided to come back and lost to the Orlando Magic in the playoffs.. Critics said that its over for Air Jordan.. the mystique has died.. What happened.. he did not only shut their mouths but he surpassed Bird, Magic, West, Isaiah, Dr. J, Kareem, Wilt's achievements.. coz he won another three straight.. That's drama for you.. Yeah! Bill Russel won 11 championships.. But Jordan's flair/drama/personality will overshadow Bill's greatness.. May charisma pa siya eh.. na wala ang iba..

 

Sabi nga ni Magic.. "The one thing that separates MJ from him and Larry is that extra kick.." to end the game.. to win it.. and add drama and spice to it.. That's what you call iconic.. Nuff said..

 

Having your jersey retired in a court/team you never played for is iconic.. Pat Riley's Heat retired Jordan's number di ba? Ibang klase talaga siya..

[peep_tom]

There are a lot of people who would argue that MJ is not the most talented, most intelligent, most "do-it-all" player in the NBA - past, present or the future.. This thread is reminiscent of those remarks from edc (where are you, man?) and the like.. That it was basically because he was marketed by David Stern and the NBA.. like wolverine79..

 

And I have never given up on my take as to why Jordan is considered by many as the greatest of all time.. MJ continuously improved his craft from being cut in his high school basketball team (in Laney), his being given doubt about having playing time in North Carolina, his leading the Bulls to the championship, his 2nd coming.. up to his third coming.. But hindi lang yun eh..

 

I will never get tired of saying this.. Jordan had sooo much drama.. sooo much flair.. sooo much intensity.. that it gives shivers when you watch him play.. People who never watched basketball if they see him play would be taken by his sheer love and passion for the game..

 

His off-the court mistakes (whatever the gravity is) will always be overshadowed by what he is.. an icon.. coz he won with sooo much drama and flair.. He might not be the most intelligent, most gifted, most kung ano man ang maisip niyo.. But to the eyes of many, including me, he has given the game the mystique because of the drama he tried to give each and every game..

 

He overcame obstacles from his high school coach, to Chuck Daly's & Pat Riley's Jordan Rules.. He wanted to surpass Bird's three championships, Magic's five championships and Isaiah's two.. He said that if he won three straight it would make everyone say that he has surpassed them all.. coz three straight nga.. So, without any goals anymore.. he retired..

 

But when he decided to come back and lost to the Orlando Magic in the playoffs.. Critics said that its over for Air Jordan.. the mystique has died.. What happened.. he did not only shut their mouths but he surpassed Bird, Magic, West, Isaiah, Dr. J, Kareem, Wilt's achievements.. coz he won another three straight.. That's drama for you.. Yeah! Bill Russel won 11 championships.. But Jordan's flair/drama/personality will overshadow Bill's greatness.. May charisma pa siya eh.. na wala ang iba..

 

Sabi nga ni Magic.. "The one thing that separates MJ from him and Larry is that extra kick.." to end the game.. to win it.. and add drama and spice to it.. That's what you call iconic.. Nuff said..

 

Having your jersey retired in a court/team you never played for is iconic.. Pat Riley's Heat retired Jordan's number di ba? Ibang klase talaga siya.. 

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That is BASKETBALL GREATNESS.

[d main man]

I don't think it has anything to do with the NBA of yesterday and the NBA of today. 

First and foremost, there's a big distinction between Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlan and Michael Jordan.

 

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What i'm trying to imply is that during that time, the NBA wasn't as popular as it is today internationally, konti pa yata may tv nun e... just imagine if it were still the case today, siguro present NBA stars would not have enjoyed the same amount of popularity that they enjoy now. Wala nga yatang binebenta na chamberlain or russell na jerseys nung kasikatan nila e...

 

 

...also the younger generation of NBA fans were not able to watch the games played then so many are not familiar with how they played or with how good the players really were...we simply relied on what we've read or heard from those who were able to watch them.

 

 

but don't get me wrong here, I still believe MJ is really "the greatest", i just wished he never returned to play for the wizards - ganda sana ng exit nya nun with "the shot" - anyway this still doesn't diminish his legacy, so peace bro.

[d main man]

11 lang ata pre rings ni bill.....3 kina bird.....yung dalawa malay ko hehehehe...well i could be wrong....

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my bad, tama ka 11 nga lang pala, including 8 in a row (1959-1966) and (1957 then 1968-69)

 

Bird led boston during the championships of 1981, 1984, and 1986.

 

yung dalawang missing sa list mo e si Dave Cowens main man nila with John Havlicek 1974 and 1976 (which included what is dubbed as the greatest game ever in nba history - 3 OT in a finals game vs phoenix)

 

 

[renaultmsc]

11 lang ata pre rings ni bill.....3 kina bird.....yung dalawa malay ko hehehehe...well i could be wrong....

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correct bro bill russel has 11...i think 9 as a player and 2 as a player-coach

[renaultmsc]

jordan is simply the best to ever play the game...i think even all players could attest to that...except wilt chamberlain (rest his soul)...

 

heck...here's what some of his peers has to say:

 

kareem abdul-jabar-"...Michael's athletic skills are not lik the rest of us."

bill walton - "...the things Michael is able to do, it's unbelievable."

julius erving - "I think I should be flattered." (when told that MJ was being compared to him in 1984)

larry bird - '...must be God disguised as Michael Jordan."

magic johnson - "When you talk about beautfiul basketball the way Mr. Naismith drew it up to be played, you're talking about Michael Jordan."

 

these players were one of the best to ever play the game...and they all revere, adore MJ...so that makes MJ...THE BEST hehehe

[shinichi_kudo]

the greatest...period!!! :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley:

[lost4words]

'Nuff said... :thumbsupsmiley:

[derrick28]

Balita lang kay goat(greatest of all time)

 

Part owner na sya ng charlotte bobcats! hopefully he has learned from his past mistake sa washington.

 

here's wishing you luck on your new challenge mj! i doubt if you'll suit up for the bobcats though this time.