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defska17
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I am both for and against him playing. I mean, it is great for the game, but it is rediculous to me that Jordan can keep playing these games for his own selfish desires to play in the NBA.
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49ersfan
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| Posted: 10/11/2002, 3:52 am Post subject: Think about it...!?! |
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...like many BASKETBALL FANS around the WORLD, I've also wondered why on earth would MJ come back & play when he has already achieved so much! At first I was like I don't think he should come back because he finished his last game not only with a win & a championship, but a game winning shot! I can't think of any other way to go out in style? Then I though about it again and, here's what I think....
We have heard so many things from either him or the media: 'Either for the love of the game not the money, the fact that he loves the challenge of whether he can still compete at the NBA level & he believes he still can, to just one more itch that needed to be scratch, etc, etc.'
Whatever it may be, I believe its irrelevant. For all the pessimistic people out there, ask yourself this question, would you stop playing basketball just because the media or your fans tells you to? I know I woudn't! I wouldn't let anyone run my life & miss the chance of probably playing one last time no matter what the outcome is! Whether I make it to the Finals or even just the Playoffs!
Lastly, MJ respects his fans & even the media, but he has to do what he thinks is best for him, not what everbody else thinks is best for him. Straight up! 
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Flipside
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...well he did donate his entire salary last year to the New York Victims of September 11 & do you actually know the stats of what organizations & people he and his team are helping out? Trust me, he is doing more than helping out "here & there."
Being a high profile sportsman/personality, so many people obviously have expectations, sometimes unrealistic & critical. MJ doesn't have to follow the line that some people have drawn out for him. What a boring world it would be, if we all followed the same line & lived up to everyones expectations. Unfortunately, you can't please everyone 
At the end of the day, Michael Jordan is meeting & exceeding his social obligations as a responsible "Corporate" citizen. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, & as I mentioned before, he is living his life the way he wants to - shouldn't we all?
Anyway, let's bring this back to the GAME... shall WE? 
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defska17
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I dont think its fair to judge Michael based on a mistake he made.
And I agree with flipside, there are expectations for people that have the lifestyle that MJ does, but he, in no way, is obliged to live up to them.
I still think he should stay retired 
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