Not So Fast My Friend...

I think we will all agree that Michael Jordan is and always will be, the greatest man to ever play the game of basketball. If you don't agree with my last comment, stop reading this now, head to your local video store, and pick up some of the Jordan highlight videos from his playoff years in the 90s. Then tuck your tail between your legs and waddle back here to Solotarian Views and finish up.

Regardless, the world has gone LeBron crazy. I have a co-worker from Cleveland who couldn't define "traveling", but says a little prayer every night that the Cavs get the 1st pick in the lottery. An 18-year old kid is being praised as the savior of basketball post-Jordan, and he's never even played against anyone over the age of 18. That my friends is what I think is crazy.

So today, I came across this article by Jim Armstrong on ESPN's Page 2. I guess I'm not alone in feeling this way, and let's just say, the King himself, has some doubts.

Like the rest of the world, I thought MJ and LJ were dawgs. Rolling out in Hummers. Taking private jets to exotic locations. Playing in pick-up games against Vince Carter and Timmy Duncan. You know - the whole 9 yards.

Who knew they hardly knew each other? And who knew Jordan had some serious doubts about his game - most notably his defensive skills and inflated expectations?

Finally, someone tells it like they see it. And I respect Jordan for that. He may be a cock in some sense - but honestly, doesn't he hold the right to be?

Read the article. He puts things in perspective and I applaud Jim Armstrong for getting the low down. It's a little harse, he even says maybe in 5 years LJ might be a "good" pro and the only thing he left out was his impression of that "what's his nuts on LJ's chin" joke I like so much. If Jordan would consider sticking around for 1 more year, I would give up my boyish good looks and left pinky toe to see him face off against LJ....