MJ was a player that hated losing more than he loved winning

[2ball]

In the 1995 NBA playoffs, the bulls and magic met in the second round of the eastern playoffs. Michael Jordan had returned near the end of the 94-95 season, and the Bulls had been on an absolute tear since he came back.

Shaq and Penny had been having a great season in the East.

The magic beat the bulls in 6 games, and went on to lose to the Rockets in the finals.

The very next season, the teams met in the eastern conference finals, with the bulls seemingly spanking Penny and Shaq, winning all 4 games before winning their 4th NBA title.

So what was the difference between these two series?

MJ was not rusty and was playing like a madman possessed. That loss stung MJ, a guy that

absolutely hates losing. It lit a fire and set them up for the 2nd 3-peat

[Roundball_Rock]

Yeah, that is the fairy tale version for sure. :cheers:

[Akeem34TheDream]

Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman.

[Manny98]

Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman.
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[SouBeachTalents]

Never knew about any of this, but always enjoy reading new and exciting information

[Axe]

Another thread talking about mj and sure enough, you've attracted your counterpart's attention. :oldlol:

[Roundball_Rock]

Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman.

Hey, don't ruin the fairy tale for them! :lol

[ELITEpower23]

Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman.

Oh boy

[jayfan]

MJ nonsense aside, those are the players you want on your team. The ones who hate losing more than they love winning.


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[light]

In the 1995 NBA playoffs, the bulls and magic met in the second round of the eastern playoffs. Michael Jordan had returned near the end of the 94-95 season, and the Bulls had been on an absolute tear since he came back.

Shaq and Penny had been having a great season in the East.

The magic beat the bulls in 6 games, and went on to lose to the Rockets in the finals.

The very next season, the teams met in the eastern conference finals, with the bulls seemingly spanking Penny and Shaq, winning all 4 games before winning their 4th NBA title.

So what was the difference between these two series?

MJ was not rusty and was playing like a madman possessed. That loss stung MJ, a guy that

absolutely hates losing. It lit a fire and set them up for the 2nd 3-peat

"So what was the difference between these two series?"

1) Dennis Rodman.
2) Horace Grant missed the series the next season

But go back to 1995 and research that series versus Orlando again. What position was killing Chicago?

Power Forward.

https://s7.gifyu.com/images/Grant-Interest.png

https://s7.gifyu.com/images/Grant-Swap.png

Orlando had Chicago's PF. That's why Chicago lost.

And Jordan would've lost again in 1996 if he didn't have Rodman, fire lit or not.

So it doesn't matter how mad or hungry Jordan was, he wasn't advancing without a good PF.

[SATAN]

In the 1995 NBA playoffs, the bulls and magic met in the second round of the eastern playoffs. Michael Jordan had returned near the end of the 94-95 season, and the Bulls had been on an absolute tear since he came back.

Shaq and Penny had been having a great season in the East.

The magic beat the bulls in 6 games, and went on to lose to the Rockets in the finals.

The very next season, the teams met in the eastern conference finals, with the bulls seemingly spanking Penny and Shaq, winning all 4 games before winning their 4th NBA title.

So what was the difference between these two series?

MJ was not rusty and was playing like a madman possessed. That loss stung MJ, a guy that

absolutely hates losing. It lit a fire and set them up for the 2nd 3-peat

How many times did you jack off while writing this?

[knicksman]

this is really the reason why MJ is a winner. Bron stans just cant accept the fact that there are players who will do anything for rings and bron isnt one of them.

[SATAN]

knicksman is an idiot

[knicksman]

knicksman is an idiot

cant stop following me brah. looks like the truth really triggered you loser.

[SATAN]

You go for the Knicks.

[knicksman]

You go for the Knicks.

we get it brah, youre a real life loser so you badly want my attention.

[RRR3]

Knicksman starter pack

“Coz”
“Brah”
“Stat nerd”
“Bron stans”
“Only losers respect Bron”

[knicksman]

Knicksman starter pack

“Coz”
“Brah”
“Stat nerd”
“Bron stans”
“Only losers respect Bron”

Your face alone tells me youre a loser. So get a life brah.

[RRR3]

Knicksman starter pack

“Coz”
“Brah”
“Stat nerd”
“Bron stans”
“Only losers respect Bron”

Your face alone tells me youre a loser. So get a life brah.

:yaohappy:

[knicksman]

:yaohappy:

I know you hate life brah so you want to trigger me so badly. But not gonna happen so stay losing nerd.

[SATAN]

This dude is projecting his own insecurities in every post :roll:

[knicksman]

This dude is projecting his own insecurities in every post :roll:

looks like youre becoming one of the alts. Time for you to be on ignore list. So have fun brah. Dont have time for useless people like you

[SATAN]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/0af12af611d04762ad2206069a1fbbf7/tumblr_p0v4x8zgtN1wzvt9qo1_500.gif

[knicksman]

Thanks for the attention

[Axe]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/0af12af611d04762ad2206069a1fbbf7/tumblr_p0v4x8zgtN1wzvt9qo1_500.gif
Oh the irony.

A bit pathetic, don't you think?

[Monta Ellis MVP]

"So what was the difference between these two series?"

1) Dennis Rodman.
2) Horace Grant missed the series the next season

But go back to 1995 and research that series versus Orlando again. What position was killing Chicago?

Power Forward.

https://s7.gifyu.com/images/Grant-Interest.png

https://s7.gifyu.com/images/Grant-Swap.png

Orlando had Chicago's PF. That's why Chicago lost.

And Jordan would've lost again in 1996 if he didn't have Rodman, fire lit or not.

So it doesn't matter how mad or hungry Jordan was, he wasn't advancing without a good PF.

This is true. Same thing with LeBron when he had crappy power forwards in Cleveland. He then got one of the best PF’s and won. Now he is the GOAT.

[Roundball_Rock]

But go back to 1995 and research that series versus Orlando again. What position was killing Chicago?

Power Forward.

Jordan himself said "We are a Horace Grant away (from winning)" after losing that series.

Credit to Krause for addressing their biggest need. Look at the other contenders from that time. What did Orlando do after losing the finals? The Knicks after losing in 93' and 94'? Utah after losing? The other GM's largely stood pat while Krause made an aggressive move to bring in a third HOF player.

[RogueBorg]

Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman.

This, and Penny Hardaway is on record as saying he wasn't the same Jordan, he was rusty.