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An unusual take on Michael Jordan

Agreed! This was painful to watch. Everything I've ever heard (off the record) and suspected about MJ was proven out in this speech. I felt embarrassed for him. Whichever one of his "handlers" that allowed him to speak "off the cuff" and without a prepared speech should be fired.

MJ came across as bitter, petty, egotistical, and VERY insecure. While every other acceptance speech came across as a "10" -- gracious, professional, classy, emotional -- MJ's came a cross as a BIG goose egg "0"!

I feel sorry for MJ; it is obvious that he is growing older, lonelier, unfulfilled, and unhappier every day. :(
 
Don't feel sorry for MJ. He's kind of d-bag. The only part of the speech that was cool was when he was talking about Pip
 
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he realizes he can get away with calling people out during a Hall of Fame speech under the guise of being the uber competitive guy.
 
tornado said:
This ridiculous column says the NBA should restrict who wears #23 anywhere in the entire NBA..and only superstars should be able to wear it...
gimme a break....
http://otrsportsonline.com/2009/09/12/should-the-nba-retire-michael-jordans-number-23/
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I don't think its that ridiculous... Pat Riley retired it and hung it from the rafters in Miami so that "every play that plays for Miami see's it and know what they need to strive for in their own game."


Edit: I just realized the column said it would only let "superstars" where #23... that is stupid...
 
I enjoyed his speech. Much better than the usual acceptance speeches you hear.

I thought it was pretty balanced as far as being thankful to certain people (family, coaches, other legendary players) and the roasting of his detractors/motivators.
 
That speech was classless! You wouldn't think someone with six championship rings and more money than he knows what to do with would hold such a grudge, over ten years after the fact to boot!
 
BU_EMT128 said:
Just like Brett Farve... Tarnishing his legacy by making poor decisions.
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I am in absolutely no way a fan of Favres but when that guy is on the field and is healthy he still is a top 10 QB in the NFL.

The only tarnish on his image is how he has the past two years acted in the off season but when you look at him on the field his image is still pretty good. Though his hit on Eugene Wilson in the pre season was absolute bush league.

But how he acted in the off season will have zero impact on his legacy.
 
BU_EMT128 said:
Tell that to the packers fans.
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Tell what to the Packer fans? That he held them hostage two summers ago? Im sure they know that. Look the dude is a flat out prima donna and a nacissist but when he plays he still is a top flight QB in the NFL.

He legacy in Green Bay was solitified on the field, regardless of what he did the last two summers, that has zero effect on his playing legacy. His personal legacy with Green Bay fans and to a lesser extent Jets fans has been blown up in flames but that will have zero affect on his hall of fame induction and I will guarantee you he will have his name enshrined at Lambeau in their ring of fame. His on the field accomplishments can not be dismissed because of his love of well alot of Brett Favre.
 
houstontxbrave said:
Tell what to the Packer fans? ...
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Packer fans?? There are no Packer fans around here...

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