All of Michael Jordan’s efforts to alleviate his fear beca futile the mont Roger greeted him.
He didn’t purposely step back; it was an unintended action because he felt threatened.
He had never feared a ga his whole life, never.
Even this season, even at 40 years old, he didn’t fear any opponents from before.
But would he be afraid? Of course, because Michael Jordan is not truly a god. He chose to retire back then because he feared being unable to defeat Roger, which would further diminish his career stature.
It wasn’t a simple act of letting go, it was a helpless acceptance of the reality of defeat.
During the bloody years of the 90s, at the peak of his ti, Michael Jordan assembled competitive rosters ti and ti again, yet never won against Roger, not even once.
This was enough to cause permanent damage to Michael Jordan’s inner self.
You know, even after losing multiple years to the Pistons, Jordan could still tell himself "The future holds hope."
But losing to Roger, truly had no excuses.
Michael Jordan had never worried about a specific ga as much as today.
Yet, it’s well-known, that Roger could not be considered a regular person.
He’s vengeful, he doesn’t like anyone disrespecting him. Marcus Camby surely knows this well; the day he had a big argunt with Roger in the locker room, Camby eventually admitted his fault, but he still got punched by Roger because he had previously grabbed Roger’s collar.
In Roger’s view, just admitting fault was not enough, you must pay sothing for the matter to be settled, for things to be even.
And in the Cavaliers, there isn’t just one person disrespecting Roger, but two.
That past sumr, Nike made a big deal publicizing LeBron Jas’ refusal to et Roger.
Their promotional slogan for signing Jas was "Not to bow to greatness, but to surpass it."
Implying that Jas wouldn’t yield under Reebok to Roger, but would create his own legend with Nike.
He wasn’t here to make friends; he’s here to replace Roger.
But this matter, for Roger, wasn’t a dignified thing.
Roger didn’t care whether Jas signed with Reebok or not, but as a superstar, a rookie refusing to acknowledge his stature, and this thing getting heavily promoted made Roger a stepping stone for LeBron Jas and Nike’s popularity.
Anyone would find it undignified.
So Jordan is sure that tonight, Roger also wouldn’t let Jas and himself have dignity.
No one knows what he would do, but he’d definitely not let it slide.
Of course, there’s another crucial reason for his fear—he feels he’s already seen through what kind of character LeBron Jas is.
The Jas Jordan anticipated, should either be like himself, averaging 28 6 6 in his rookie year.
Or like Roger, even if not all-around in the first year, he could still lead a team to the finals with his top-notch scoring ability fresh out of debut.
Before this, with all the marketing, domination on high school courts, terrifying talent, it all made Jordan feel that Jas could do it. And Roger was also a high school rookie back then, he could do it, why couldn’t the Chosen One?
With such a strong rookie partner, plus Big Z, Boozer, and himself, Michael Jordan really thought playoffs were the floor, passing the first round wasn’t impossible.
But reality harshly slapped him, and he wouldn’t be the first to be slapped by LeBron Jas.
Michael Jordan is now extrely, extrely clear that that number 23, the partner he once trusted the most, the source of all his confidence, is actually unreliable!
LeBron Jas cannot compare with Jordan in his rookie season already in his twenties, nor can he compare with 18-year-old Roger entering the league.
In fact, speaking just of their rookie seasons, even compared to young Carlo Anthony and Dwyane Wade in the sa cohort, LeBron has no advantages.
Not comparing in ability is one thing, but Jas lacks even that kingly aura.
What was Roger like in his rookie season? Scottie Pippen wanted to use him as a platform, he directly beat Pippen up; Michael Jordan tried to discipline him as a senior figure, and almost got his eye popped by Roger. Pat Riley scoffed at the Bulls and Roger, so he and the Knicks experienced their most tragic downfall in the playoffs.
But LeBron?
He is friendly to everyone, happy when winning, but losing doesn’t seem like a calamity to him.
This ntality prevents him from giving his all in so gas, from going all out.
Sotis, this gap in ntality is more fatal than technical differences.
If Jas had this drive, then today’s ga he would definitely excel.
Sadly, LeBron Jas lacks that kind of thing.
So, now facing a formidable opponent, but your partner is soone whose ability doesn’t et need and might retreat at any mont, wouldn’t you feel uneasy?
Jordan realized he was taking a disgraceful step back, sothing Reggie Miller never did, so he hurriedly stepped forward: "Roger, long ti no see."
"You too, Michael, how are the kids? Is your wife doing well?"
"God bless, all good. And you, Roger? Still not planning to get married?"
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