Michael Jordan. A name that brings back every savage moment from the 90s, the winning streaks, the flying dunks, and obviously the ferocious Bulls. Who can forget the Bulls of the 1990s? The three-peat they had not only once, but twice in the same decade. No team in the 2010s could ever come even near that feat again. No teams, but two. Miami Heat and The Golden State Warriors.
LeBron James’ Miami Heat has won two consecutive world titles in 2012 and 2013. Whereas, the current NBA Champions, Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry also won twice continuously in 2016 and 2017. Both the teams dominated in their time and it is safe to say, they dominated the Finals too.
But did both the teams actually copy the Bulls, the original ones to do it? At least, Michael Jordan‘s former teammate John Salley, thinks so. Let’s find out.
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Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat copying the Bulls.
Four-time world champion, John Salley, who was also a part of the winning 1996 Bulls team, explained how both teams copied the Bulls. He said on the Vlad Tv Interview- “Phil Jackson had a point guard who can defend, rebound and shoot to three and Michael Jordan who can do all 4 things.”?
Bringing out the similarity between the two teams, he continued, “Steve Kerr brings in an offense in the system. That stays there, Curry, Klay, and Draymond. It?s really how you win. If I do it with Miami, I?ll do it again. We?ll do LeBron, D-Wade, Bosh, Pat Riley, and the coaching system that was in place. That?s how you win.“
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Well, this makes things interesting. Especially with the ‘Greatest Of All Time’ gossip and conflicts between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Copying strategies from ‘The Jumpman’s team is not helping ‘The King’s’ case in any versions.
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Michael Jordan and LeBron James
Michael Jordan and LeBron James have shared a very healthy bond since the beginning. Even with the ‘GOAT’ debates surrounding the superstars at all times, they have always been all love for each other.
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In fact, LeBron had shown massive respect for Jordan after he broke his all-time playoff scoring record. LeBron has always admired and idolized Jordan and that’s what makes them “The Greatest”.