Despite Lakers HOFer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Eclipsing Michael Jordan, MJ was The “Obvious Choice”, Firmly Claims NBA Legend
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Despite Lakers HOFer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Eclipsing Michael Jordan, MJ was The “Obvious Choice”, Firmly Claims NBA Legend
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NBA legend Michael Jordan seating next to Larry Miller (left), the president of Nike division Jordan, attends the Jordan Classic, a contest between the 30 best French players under age 16, during a European tour to promote his clothing and shoe brand, at Stade Pierre de Coubertin arena in Paris, France. (Photo by Christophe Dupont Elise/Icon SMI/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images)
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NBA legend Michael Jordan seating next to Larry Miller (left), the president of Nike division Jordan, attends the Jordan Classic, a contest between the 30 best French players under age 16, during a European tour to promote his clothing and shoe brand, at Stade Pierre de Coubertin arena in Paris, France. (Photo by Christophe Dupont Elise/Icon SMI/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images)
The 90s’ Chicago Bulls were one of the best, if not the very best team, to have ever played in the NBA. Understandably, the NBA has decided to pay tribute to the best player on the Bulls side, Michael Jordan. The Bulls legend was the best player on-court for a very long time in the league. His Airness and his impact on the league, both from a historic and a business perspective can barely be described in words. Therefore, the NBA has decided to name the regular season MVP award after MJ. Recently, Golden State Warriors head coach and Jordan’s former Bulls teammate Steve Kerr explained why MJ was the ‘obvious’ choice over Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Many could argue that the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was also one of the deserving names for the award. But MJ’s long-time teammate thinks otherwise.
Steve Kerr opens up on the MVP award being named after Michael Jordan
On Monday, the NBA came up with the big news of naming the regular season MVP award after Michael Jordan. A decision that many would agree with. But some Los Angeles Lakers fans would’ve wanted their legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to be bestowed with the honor. After all Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won an unprecedented six regular season MVP awards, which is more than MJ’s five.
But Jordan?s old teammate and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has different opinions on the matter. ?This is a guy who went to the Finals six times, won six times, and won Finals MVP all six times,? said Kerr. He further added, ?So, he was the obvious choice if you were going to name the trophy after someone.”
Kerr further mentioned how this honor would be an extremely fulfilling and gratifying moment for MJ. Steve Kerr and Michael Jordan were long-time teammates, and many would remember their historic second three-peat together with the Bulls. The duo went on to be a part of the last NBA title for the Chicago Bulls to date.
Jordan?s second three-peat
His Airness had already achieved the pinnacle in basketball before he returned to the sport in the 1994-95 season. The Bulls legend had switched sports and dealt with the terrifying blow of his father’s death before returning to the Bulls.
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Jordan then went on his second rampage through the NBA, winning the NBA titles in 1996, 1997, and 1998. This time with the help of some new additions in Dennis Rodman and Steve Kerr.
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