Saturday, September 12, 2009

Thanks Mike

Today, the greatest basketball player of all time, the man responsible of making me fall in love in the game itself, was an official Hall of Famer. Its been years since he stepped his famous pair of Nikes onto the court, but everytime I watch NBA his presence still lingers. I dont know why, whenever I see Lebron or Kobe, I cant stop myself from comparing them with Jordan. Both of them have legitimate claim to be one of the best, maybe they are the best of their generation but the same level as Jordan? Better than His Airness? Sorry Lebron, until you can shoot better, consistently make those crucial free throws and most importantly win a ring you cant stand beside Jordan yet. And for Kobe, start being a better teammate, and try to win a championship without an all star center for a start. And also, stop believing yourself to be a great defender. You are just a very good defender, not a great one. Try be a 10 time all defensive team before you can call yourself one.

Michael achievements surpass every man's dream. Hes won every single accolades served on the table. I cant think of any athlete who left such a big hole to fill in any sport. He got too many memories to be cherished. The flu game. The 63 at Boston. The 51 at 38. The 43 at 40. The battle with Dominique. The double pump reverse lay up. The mid-air-hand-changing move. THAT dunk. THAT shot. All those buzzer beaters. This guy practically stop a host of Hall of Famers from winning a ring. Malone, Stockton, Barkley, Miller must have regretted to have played in the same era as Michael Jordan.

Mike, the basketball world misses you.

Thanks for all the memories.



THAT shot

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