14 January 2025

The Incomparable Michael Jordan, American Basketball GOAT – And Lebron James Who Never Re-Discovered Himself

Michael Jordan discovered himself in basketball, then baseball, then rediscovered himself back to basketball. First love never dies!

“Who Is Better LeBron Or Jordan: After Lakers Star Broke Scoring Record, Who Is Really The GOAT?” (16 Feb 2023, Jim Sergent, Ramon Padilla, Mitchell Thorson, USA Today, usatoday.com): (image from Dreamstime, dreamstime.com,  Ask Google: ‘best NBA player of all time.’ … A link just below the photos says: ‘Here's why Michael Jordan is still the greatest player of all time.’ (image: “Michael is basketball,” gettyimages)

Get that right – MJ is The Greatest Basketball Player Of All Time”!

Here is Michael Jordan Fans Facebook sharing by Jess Arjona, Sunday, 12 Jan 2025:

Jordan's career in the NBA is defined by his extraordinary achievements and impact on the game. He played 15 seasons in the league, primarily with the Chicago Bulls, where he secured six NBA Championships and was named Finals MVP in each of those series. Known for his scoring ability, athleticism, and competitive spirit… Jordan became a global icon, transforming the NBA into an internationally recognized brand and inspiring countless aspiring athletes around the world.

Michael Jordan's legacy is a testament to his unparalleled skill, dedication to excellence, and commitment to making a positive impact on society…

And even though he's the NBA scoring leader, it's unlikely James will ever eclipse Jordan's scoring average – even (though) he's been a 30-point scorer this season and last.

Others will argue that the way the game was or is played in any era can't be fully reflected in any set of statistics. Ah, the piles of awards and honors that Jordan and James have accumulated tilt toward Jordan.

The Bulls made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1990 and won their first NBA championship the following year by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. Jordan was well known by then for his superior athleticism on the court and for his leadership abilities.

In April 2009, Jordan received one of basketball’s greatest honors: He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

In 2016, Jordan was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

He tried baseball. “He had it all: ability, aptitude, work ethic. He was always so respectful of what we were doing and considerate of his teammates. Granted, he had a lot to learn,” former Barons manager Terry Francona said. “I do think with another 1,000 at-bats, he would’ve made it. But there’s something else that people miss about that season. Baseball wasn’t the only thing he picked up. I truly believe that he rediscovered himself, his joy for competition. We made him want to play basketball again.”

Let Jordan speak for himself! “Jordan Quotes” (selections from Anonymous, Socratic Method, socratic-method.com):

My competitive nature is I want to succeed. It’s always been said that when I can’t find a way to do anything, I will find a way to do it.

I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.

For inspiration, Jordan’s your GOAT!@517

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The Incomparable Michael Jordan, American Basketball GOAT – And Lebron James Who Never Re-Discovered Himself

Michael Jordan discovered himself in basketball, then baseball, then rediscovered himself back to basketball. First love never dies! “Who...