Michael Jordan hall of fame speech
#11
Hi,
Fair call mate, I was born a year after he joined the league. I just don't think it was as bad as has been portrayed. If you've watched the speech and made that assessment, that's cool with me mate.
FWIW I agree with you.
Cheers,
Nik
Fair call mate, I was born a year after he joined the league. I just don't think it was as bad as has been portrayed. If you've watched the speech and made that assessment, that's cool with me mate.
FWIW I agree with you.
Cheers,
Nik
#13
That writer made it seem way worse than it was. It definitely wasn't like Jon Stockton's speech and it's definitely apparent that he has some insecurities and bitterness.
excerpt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WNE5...eature=related
excerpt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WNE5...eature=related
Last edited by ATL; 09-12-2009 at 09:25 PM.
#14
While some parts were unwarranted I do not think it was half as bad as it is being made out to be. I laughed at many parts and though overall it was pretty good. He took a different approach to the speech and kept it somewhat light and humorous at times and people don't like that. I can understand but I do not agree.
#16
^With all due respect, I have been a huge NBA fan since the early 80's and have never been a big fan of MJ for many of the reasons stated above. I admire the player, do not like the person. I did not formulate my opinion of MJ or his speech based on what one columnist from Yahoo sports wrote. I watched the speech.
The speech was a microcosm of his ego, off-court personna and self-absorbed nature.
The speech was a microcosm of his ego, off-court personna and self-absorbed nature.
#19
I do not agree that atheletes should be subject to the level of "hero worship" they need to uphold to maintain their huge endorsement contracts, however, the hero worship does occur, and many people want to believe that their athelete heroes are perfect and above reproach in nearly every aspect of their lives.
Personally, I find it sad and pathetic that the greatest individual player in NBA history cannot find it within himself to be humble, gracious and appreciative of everyone who helped him get there. Rather, he chose to be arrogant, conceited, self-important and bitter....unable to come to terms with his current place in the world.
Among the truly great leader/atheletes of all time, MJ's Hall of Fame speech will rank among the worst in history.