Although it pained me deeply to think about it, I coped with his retirement and tried to find new hope in players like Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Vince Carter.
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Sadly, these players exhibit flashes of brilliance, but lack the aura of invincibility that Jordan created for himself.
When Jordan walked onto the court, players, fans, and teammates alike knew that he couldn’t be stopped, and he knew that as well.
Jordan turned basketball into an art form. Who can forget the monumental battles he engaged in with the mighty dunk artist that was Atlanta’s Dominique Wilkins?
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