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that fade away jumper...

is still as unstoppable as it was 15 years ago

by i_like_turtles on Sep 23, 2009 8:47 AM CDT reply actions  

i got $100,000 on jordan

by markoni22 on Sep 23, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions  

this needs to be at the allstar weekend

this could be the barkley vs bevetta of 2010

by sin on Sep 23, 2009 11:17 AM CDT reply actions  

good to see a Bobcats exec

have such high priorities.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 23, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

Is that a dig at Jordan?

I don’t see where that he had anything to do with this.

Or did you mean Jazz exec?

by runningman on Sep 23, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, he meant Jordan -- the Bobcats exec

He’s saying Jordan should concentrate less on old beefs and “slights” and more on the job he’s currently getting paid to perform — but has not performed very well thus far.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

That doesn't make any sense

He shouldn’t have made a hall of fame speech so he can concentrate on his Bobcats duties? What duties would he have performed on speech night? That’s the only participation he’s had in this. The person trying to get the game together is not Jordan, and he’s had no response to it, so for all we know he’s been in an office the entire time before and after the speech doing non-stop Bobcats exec stuff.

If this is criticism of Jordan, it’s poorly thought out criticism.

by runningman on Sep 24, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well

he was responding to the comment saying it should be at All-Star weekend (trade-heavy time of year for NBA execs) and that comment from yfBB was probably under the assumption that if Jordan accepted then his priorities would be misplaced.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

That never stopped him before

"I'm in the Hall already, on the wall already, I'm a work of art I'm a Warhol already"-Jay Z

by bigballa10 on Sep 24, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, does Jordan accept, refuse or ignore?

I’m not sure any of those three options is a good one for MJ. But he’s gotta take one of ’em.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 23, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions  

jordan HAS to Accept

Otherwise he would be something that rhymes with rich and itch.

He called out Russell in his HOF speech, Russell shot back, and now Jordan would just be a punk not to accept.

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by Andrew7 on Sep 23, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but I don't think he's gonna...

you think Jordan’s still glad he gave the speech the way he did? Does everyone still think it was awesome?

For the record, if he does accept Russell’s challenge it would be friggin’ awesome and classic MJ.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 23, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure Jordan's still glad

he took up baseball.

Just because you or a few writers had regrets about his speech, doesn’t mean he did.

by runningman on Sep 23, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perhaps

but he’s still going to look pretty bad if he doesn’t accept this “challenge.” And he’ll also look kind of silly if he does.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

Look silly to whom, look pretty bad to whom?

You’re projecting.

If Byron Russell walks up to Jordan wearing a pair of basketball shorts, Jordan will have to acknowledge it, and probably will. Other than that, he’s free to ignore this completely without any repercussions. I doubt the Jazz guy making the offer even has Jordan’s number.

by runningman on Sep 24, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

To everyone that watched his speech and knows of this "challenge."

Bryon Russell has already signed off on this saying he would do it, so now it’s up to Jordan to accept, decline or ignore. None of those options look good from a PR perspective for MJ.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

wanta beg ... ignore and it will just go away .. this won't harm anyones image..

"I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it."
"Go ahead, make my day"
"We boil at different degrees"
"A good man always knows his limitations"
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"

by exult463 on Sep 24, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's definitely possible

it will only stick with MJ if Russell publicly calls him out on ignoring the offer. Otherwise, you’re probably right, this goes away in a week’s time.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know what looks good?

Not expecting athletes to give speeches like politicians.

Even renowned class-acts like Hank Aaron are prone to petty statements. People need to get a grip.

The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 24, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

kindof like MJ himself!

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 23, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's the fire! the competition! HE WON'T BE SLIGHTED! ARRRGGGHHH!

::chokes on own bullshit::

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 23, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you yfBB

for being rational about the whole MJ speech thing. Everyone acts like it was the greatest thing ever just because it was MJ, and “that’s the way he is and how he was so good all those years.” Maybe, but he still looked like a pompous ass. And now he’s got to put up or shut up and it’s a little funny.

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 23, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah...

I wouldn’t go so far as to thank YFBB for hating MJ’s guts, but his speech was poo IMHO.

by smash! on Sep 24, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't hate his guts

I’m just mocking the obsession over a non-player.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 24, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right

and the hyperbole concerning his “competitiveness” that people are spewing in order to defend his speech (MJ can do no wrong of course) is getting ridiculous.

It’s just funny that the whole point of his speech is that he never backed down from anyone who doubted or challenged him — he took on all comers. Guess he must have forgotten that Russell and other people might actually hear this speech and then (:::gasp:::) actually challenge him.

If he ignores the challenge, isn’t that the same as backing down?

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well what would the be proving though hes got everything he was going for basketball related.

by Camry on Sep 24, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought MJ's speech was classic

like..this type of classic..im sure you have someone in your life you’d like to send a big ol’ “F.u.” too…MJ just thinks its the world…ahh well, worked for tupac

actually he’s dead

::::shrugs::

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by Belize on Sep 24, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you weren't the owner of a Bulls blog

I’d never be able to guess you were a Bulls fan

The mania is still runnin' wild and the madness still flows through the veins.

by The Mega Powers on Sep 23, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah well it's still a Bulls blog

and Michael Jordan doesn’t play for the Bulls.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 24, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

not to say you can't post on Jordan

but it’s been a bit much lately. Though that’s what he wanted in his grandstanding speech, to keep himself relevant.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Sep 24, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

That evil Jordan guy

inviting himself to the hall of fame and changing the rules so that he gives a speech, when no one else gets to give one. He probably kidnapped the media’s kids and made them televise his speech and write about it afterwards.

It’s all a conspiracy to force the Bulls blog owner to acknowledge his existence during the basketball offseason!

by runningman on Sep 24, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Michael Jordan doesn't play for the Bulls... profound!

still I wager without ever a michael jordan this blog would be equavelent of Clips Nation or like the timberwolves blog!

"I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it."
"Go ahead, make my day"
"We boil at different degrees"
"A good man always knows his limitations"
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"

by exult463 on Sep 24, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, this is a BULLS blog

not a Michael Jordan blog. I love MJ as much as the next Bulls fan for what he did for our team and our city. But shit, are we not allowed to call the guy out when he does something questionable?

"This is not Vietnam, Smokey, there are rules here." - Walter Sobchak

by Rose Colored Goggles on Sep 24, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

nope

The only way you can avoid making a mistake is not to make a decision . Our Owner´s philosophy-

by Belize on Sep 24, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really didn’t think it was bad though. I think some people can actually not think much of it without being a Bulls fan.

by Camry on Sep 24, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

How dare you not be in awe of the Hare Jordan!

Now face west to Beaverton and pray 5 times!

The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.

by Ozzie Montana on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

without the hair

you wouldnt have this beauty..the shoes of course ;)

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by Belize on Sep 24, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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