Going into the hall of fame should be a glorious, proud moment, but for Michael Jordan it was anything but. It was amazing how somebody who will always be know as the best basketball player ever (unless my man Kobe Bryant wins 2 more rings), act so arrogant and grateful. He has forgotten that basketball is a sport and playing in the NBA was a privilege. Some may take his comments as Jordan being Jordan and he just has that competitive attitude about him, but I think it's deeper than that. The way he talked about Bryan Russell (who will ever been known for the defender who tried to defend Jordan on his last shot as a Chicago Bull) was very disrespectful. I mean c'mon he already posterized him for eternity why not just show good sportsmanship and act like he is the best player ever and not somebody who still has something to prove. I already didn't respect him for not really stepping up for minority's and dealing with social issues around the country and world, but now I look at him and feel bad for him. A man that has it all ---money,fame,glory, still isn't happy. This is another reason why athletes should not be role models to children because even an athlete as big as Michael Jordan can't do the right thing.
I'm going to end this blog by saying I'm a big Lakers and the season is nearing. I hope the world is ready for a repeat. Kobe gaining his 5th ring!!!!!
I for one am not ready for a Lakers' repeat, even though I just admitted in a previous post that I am a Lakers' fan. What I am ready for is an NBA finals that pits Lebron and Shaq against Kobe and the Lakers. That would be a finals' series to love! I think you know who I am going to root for if it happens:-)
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I did not hear all of Jordan's speech, but I heard about it from Bryan, and he had a similar reaction to yours. Brandy posted links to the speech as well as an article that was highly critical of Jordan. I appreciate your observations about his speech. Now I just need to hear the full speech for myself.