Predicting Michael Jordan?s ?Downfall?, 3x NBA Champ Once Framed Bulls Legend?s Legacy in 2 Words

Michael Jordan is widely considered as the greatest basketball player of all time. He?s one of the most decorated players of the NBA and was the first professional athlete ever to become a billionaire. However, he faced a lot of criticism during his playing days as well

A 3x NBA Champ once described the Bulls legend?s legacy in 2 words.

3x NBA champ?s words on Michael Jordan?s legacy

A resurfaced clip from 30 years ago was posted on ?X?. In the ?X? post of ?Ballislife.com?, 3x NBA champion Kevin McHale gives his reaction to Michael Jordan retiring.

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Kevin McHale says in the video, ?I guarantee you, people may not believe it or not, but in 5 years people will be saying ‘Michael who?’…the names on the back of jerseys change, the league just keeps rolling on.” Kevin McHale is a former Boston Celtics star who played in the league from 1980 to 1993. He played alongside the legendary Larry Bird and majorly contributed to the Celtics? 3 NBA championship runs in 1981, 1984, and 1986.

In the same ?X? post, Larry Bird also mentions what it was like playing against Michael Jordan. He said, ?He (Michael) was a true joy to watch on the court whether he was your opponent or teammate.? Apart from facing off against each other in fierce NBA games, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan were also teammates for the iconic U.S Olympics ?Dream Team?.

Michael Jordan?s relevance in the modern NBA

Michael Jordan?s journey has inspired millions of people all over the world. Right from when he entered the league in 1984, he was a fan favorite. His passion for winning showed in his eyes and his efforts to win every game that he played in the league. His incredible achievement of leading the Chicago Bulls to two ?three-peats? in the 1990s has never been repeated, by any NBA team.

Jordan won all 6 NBA finals that he played in. He also won the NBA ?Finals MVP? all six times. However, apart from his decorated NBA career, he is a famous pop-culture icon. After entering the NBA in 1984, he changed the league forever with his shoe signing with Nike. His unique contract with Nike made him a multi-millionaire after his rookie year (he won Rookie of the Year as well).

After Jordan?s signing with Nike, Nike?s sales skyrocketed. It quickly overtook ?Converse? and ?Adidas? as the ?king? of the sneaker business. All the NBA superstars today use Michael Jordan?s NBA and business journey as the blueprint for success in their respective lives. Today, the 60-year-old Michael Jordan owns a number of businesses and sports teams, thanks to his mind-boggling net worth.

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