It's Friday, which will now be known as Friday's Sports Feature, where we talk about other sports for just a little bit.
Today's topic involves the NBA
Everyone knows about Kobe's tarnished public image. He's not alone as other NBA or former NBA stars have their fair share of haters; Ron Artest, Charles Barkley and Dennis Rodman are to name a few. What about one of the most renowned basketball players of all time? With six championships under his belt, a hugely successful shoe line, millions of dollars in endorsements and ad campaigns, and millions of fans worldwide, most assume Michael Jordan is a great man. Is there any truth to this assumption? I used to think so until some recent digging swayed my opinion. Check out this video after the break from rapper Chamillionaire first that tells the story of how MJ spit racial slurs at him, denied to take a picture, and told him to pay for a MJ jersey that was already paid for in a charity auction.
Okay, so that's all a little bit douchey. Also adding the racial slurs and hate involved in this altercation, MJ is starting to look a little worse. Next, most know about how his Hall of Fame speech went down. This article explains it all. Also, here's a clip from an older ESPN Classic show about MJ's poor relationship with teammates. So does this evidence lead you to think he is a douchebag? Or does it add to his legend, his fire and passion for the game of basketball? You decide.
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