why did michael jordan retire?
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what retirement are you talking about????\nthe last time i check her retired 3 different times...\n\nin 93 he retired because his dad died (was killed actually), so he pursued baseball because his dad wanted him to play professional baseball when he was young and he did it in memory of him...\n\nin 98 he retired again after winning his 6th championship... partly because the bulls organization are at a tormoil at that time... pippen was not happy with his contract, there were feuds between coach phil jackson and the general manager jerry kraus, most of the bulls team have expiring contracts (10 out of 12) including the key guys like jordan,pippen,rodman,harper,kukoc,kerr... so he decided to retire and be remembered being on top (NBA champoin) than go another season with a bad chicago team...( a good choice for him)\n\nin 03 he retired simply because that was the plan...he said already he will play two more years (for financial reasons, since he is part owner that time of the wizards)... and thats what he did...also you can add that he's defenitely limited that time already coz he's old...
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Needs to retire? He hasnt played since 2000,You dudes need to know what your talking about before you start trying to help someone...lol
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Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
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The Bulls won six titles while Jordan was on the team.\n\nThis of course, pales in comparison with Bill Russell, who won 11 championships in a 13 year career with the Boston Celtics.   Russell also won an Olympic gold medal (as did Jordan) in addition to winning back to back NCAA championships as a Jr. and Sr. in college (Jordan won as a freshman at North Carolina, thanks to James Worthy and Sam Perkins, although it was Jordan who hit the game winning shot in the NCAA final against Georgetown). \n\nJordan had a great career, and it's an understatment to say that he was fun to watch.
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nope he pretty much retired i believe
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I was sick of Jordan while he was playing, and I'm really over him now. Same with Kobe. Its overexposure, plus there are so many other talented baskteball players to talk about. People just like to concentrate on scoring. \n\nOscar Robertson is the best player in NBA history, if that's the point you were getting at. You'll hear no argument from me. He is completely underappreciated in this day and age.
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I watched Jordan played since 82-84 @ North Carolina thru the years in Chicago until his career ended at the Wizards. Jordan was "The Best" period. There are similarities in their style of play. The difference is that Kobe was probably more consistence on the outside with his jumper and 3-point shot. Jordan was a nightmare when he took the ball to the hole and doing so without that much dribbling when he drove to the basket. When Jordan elevated to the basket it was pretty much a sure 2 points. Although Kobe has skills to get pass his opponent driving to the basket, Kobe did not and will never have the explosiveness as Jordan. Physical attributes are somewhat important in the NBA. Both had similar physique, but Jordan had 2 gifts which were his big hands and powerful legs.Both were outstanding scores, but Jordan's defense was much stronger than Kobe's.  Jordan played with tenacity especially thru the championship years. Jordan brought fear with him, looking into his opponents eyes when he stepped on the court and anyone that guarded him had to worry and think constantly on both ends of the court for 40 mins guaranteed. I believe its safe to say that Kobe was a better dribbler than Jordan but not by much and outside shooter, again not by much. Jordan all around game was far more superior than Kobe's. From career blocks, steals, assist, points, FG%, rebounds to truly being a basketball genius. Checkout the Career stat of both players and see for yourself. Although stat does not say much when it comes to  courts smarts, strategies, control of the game, team leadership and respect on the court. Jordan had it all. Hey, let's ask Coach Phil Jackson 10 years from now to give an "honest" assessment of both players. The reason I said 10 years from now is that I dont think Phil has the balls to tell the truth right now. A few years back a topic came up asking if kobe was better than Jordan when they were the same age 24.Phil said kobe was better, I said Phil must be smoking "Crack". No disrespect to Phil which is a great coach, but let's be serious. Phli only said it to help build up Kobe's confidence going in the playoffs and to win a championship. Finally, we will never know how great a player Jordan truly was until 10, 15, 20 years plus from now. So let's us enjoyed the memories of a living legacy.\n\n                                     Truly, Harrison, C.
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The the person who said Jordan wasn't known for his dunks has to be young because Air Jordan's title arose out of his dunks. Jordan was better because he had more hangtime. No player has ever jumped from the foul line cocked it back and then dunked. That is a very difficult thing to do. Julius Erving and Brent Barry did not do that. Jordan could jump from further than Vince and he was shorter to boot. In effect he had the leaping abilty comparable to an olympic long jumper but was a basketball player.
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Michael Jordan followed by Magic Johnson.
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He needs to retire whether he gets a ring or not
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Why don't you write to Michael Jordan and ask him....
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The Michael Jordan Era Chicago Bulls
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MJ was not the greatest player of all time.\n\nOscar was a better player, as were Wilt, Russell, Kareem, Larry and Magic (Shaq was also more dominant).\n\nNot only did Oscar average a triple-double for a season, he also had the following other seasons...\n\n30.1 ppg /  10.1 rpg /   9.7  apg  (rookie year)  /  1961\n 28.3 ppg  / 10.4 rpg  /  9.5  apg  /  1963\n31.4  ppg  /  9.9  rpg  / 11.0 apg  /  1964\n30,4 ppg  /  9.0  rpg  /  11.5 apg  /  1965\n\nIn 1962, he actually did average a triple double:\n\n30.8 ppg /  12.5 rbg  /  11.4  apg\n\nIn four of his first 5 years, he came within 1 rebound or 1 assist of averaging a triple double.\n\nEDIT-I just ran the numbers... during his first five years (384 games) Oscar averaged 30.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists PER GAME.\n\n\nJordan played 32 games more than Robertson in his career (1,072 to 1,040), BUT  took almost  FIVE THOUSAND more shots (24,537 FGA for MJ, only 19,620 for the Big O..... so yeah, Jordan scored a little more. Who couldn't, with 5,000 extra shot attempts (plus, there was no three pointer when Oscar played).\n\nOnce again, proves my point that Jordan was the biggest ball hog of all time, bar none.  Jordan even took more shots that Wilt Chamberlain did... MJ took over 1,000 more shots than Wilt depsite playing almost 7,000 FEWER minutes.\n\nAt the time he retired, Oscar was 2nd on the all time scoring list, behind Wilt (about 5,000 points behind Wilt).\n\nHOOP FAN (see next post) - you're right... you'll recall I posted that exact question 2 weeks ago ("why is michael jordan the greatest player ever?"), and NO ONE came up with ONE credible reason why Jordan should be considered the best ever...   so it does appear that with the right combination of Gator Ade, Nike shoes and a few morons over at ESPN, one can BECOME the greatest player ever, even if he was never any such thing on an actual basketball court.
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I agree.  \n\nBusiness stand point:\nFor one thing, MJ is an icon and innovator.  He is a living legend.  He changed basketball.  That cannot be quantified in statistics.  He made basketball a money maker in endorsements and marketing.  People wanted to be "Like Mike".  I rarely hear pple coin the phrase I want to be "Like Kobe".\n\nPlayer standpoint:\nOkay, he was an outstanding player.  He made every teammate around him better.  Kobe can sometimes, but is too inconsistent.  Sometimes, he forces his individual game too much.  Kobe can make it in the clutch sometimes..but seriously...Jordan is the CLUTCH player.  And, he took retirement..came back and brought Chicago to championships again.  I mean how many players can retire..not play and then come back again?\n\nMedia standpoint:\nKobe has the Colorado scandal and is known to be somewhat selfish and arrogant from media and public.  He also dissed Shaq.  Jordan did not diss Pippen.  You gotta respect your teammates when they help take you to championships.\n\nConclusion: Jordan is the best basketball player and is better than Kobe by far.
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Michael Jordan has a net worth of almost $1 billion.
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Michael Jordan currently lives in Highland Park, Illinois.
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IMO there's no definite answer for this. You can't compare Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Wilt lived in another era in NBA basketball (competition was not as intense as it is today, factors are totally different since 7-footers like him were hard to come by back then, etc.).