Michael Jordan HOF induction incoming

[Tagus]

In honor of Michael Jordan's hall of fame induction tonight, I've got a story for you all.

It was September 9, 1994. One of my friends dad's had bought tickets to The final event at Chicago Stadium... Scottie Pippen's Ameritech Classic charity basketball game. It was pretty easy for him to get tickets at first, because Jordan hadn't announced that he was attending. We just wanted to see Pippen and Charles Barkley, to be honest. The game turned out to be one of the most amazing events I've ever seen. Michael Jordan, despite being in retirement at the time, announced that he was going to play. Absolute pandemonium ensued, as tickets sold out immediately. Before the game, me and my friends were standing next to the player parking lot, trying to catch a glimpse of some of the players as they came in. All of a sudden, a crowd surged forward and I got pushed directly in front of a jet black Ferrari Testarossa. All I could see was Ahmad Rashad sitting in the passenger seat. I saw Jordan's head poke out of the window, and he yelled, "Get the fuck out of the way!"

He went on to score 52 points, leading the White Team to a 187–150 victory over Pippen's Red team. His coach his rookie year used to say that no matter what team he put Jordan on in scrimmages, that team would win... and a recreational charity event was no different. He lit it up that night. At the end of the game, Jordan kneeled and kissed the Bulls logo at center court.



Interesting side notes which people will disagree with:

Jordan invented baggy shorts. Ballers used to wear them damn nut-huggers until MJ came along.

Jordan also invented the fist bump. He used to clap rosin on his hands at the announcers before every game, and he would fist bump them afterwards to avoid having the rosin removed from a handshake.

[Rhinox]

Inb4 all the lebron and Kobe dick riders

[Qalbert]

I have his rookie card.
Unfortunately its his baseball one.

[Kiro]

What took so long? lol

[QuePsiXI]

I'm going to make sure to DVR tonight even though I have a full evening planned. I am honored to be in the same fraternity with MJ, but long before that, I was a huge fan. I know my Dad will be watching too, and I look forward to chatting him up about this historic event. Sometimes I feel guilty that sports related events mean so much more to me than the "real stuff," but whatever, sue me.

Respect to Stockton, Sloan, Robinson, and Stringer. Strong class right here. Historians, what other HOF class(es) have been this solid front to back?

[Brill Weave]

Don't forget he made Space Jam.

[Pharaun]

Jordan invented baggy shorts. Ballers used to wear them damn nut-huggers until MJ came along.

Real ballers still wore the nut-huggers even after Jordan made the baggy shorts popular, like John Stockton, you know one of the other guys getting inducted today. But still that's a pretty awesome Jordan story that you have.

[QuePsiXI]

"The ----- that made up the Nike swush!" Even though that was Chappelle imitating Mandela talking about Talib Kweli, seemed appropriate.

[wipers]

Best of all time enough said.

[Tagus]

Real ballers still wore the nut-huggers even after Jordan made the baggy shorts popular, like John Stockton, you know one of the other guys getting inducted today. But still that's a pretty awesome Jordan story that you have.

Poor Stockton. It's really a shame that anyone else is getting inducted with Jordan. Talk about having your spotlight stolen...but yeah. Jordan was so badass, that having him drop an F-bomb on you irl immediately made you the most popular kid in school for a week.

[Dimmauk]

I'm more interested in David Robinson's induction. He was one of the best centers to ever play, and one of most Professional players. There has never been a faster center to run down the court.

In Jordan's final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

Nothing

In Robinson;s final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

They all donated paychecks to his foundation, and also won the NBA championship.

Robinson never cared about ego or making bank, he only cared about his teammates, and being a professional.

Jordan was easily the best Basketball player ever, but Robinson will always be my favorite player.

[Dimmauk]

What took so long? lol

Well when you pull a Brett Favre and retire 3 times, it sets you back on when you get inducted.

[Diamicles]

I'm more interested in David Robinson's induction. He was one of the best centers to ever play, and one of most Professional players. There has never been a faster center to run down the court.

In Jordan's final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

Nothing

In Robinson;s final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

They all donated paychecks to his foundation, and also won the NBA championship.

IIRC, the first 2 times Jordan retired the Bulls had just won 3 championships in a row.

[Tagus]

I'm more interested in David Robinson's induction. He was one of the best centers to ever play, and one of most Professional players. There has never been a faster center to run down the court.

In Jordan's final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

Nothing

In Robinson;s final year, what did his teammates give him as a retirement gift?

They all donated paychecks to his foundation, and also won the NBA championship.

Robinson never cared about ego or making bank, he only cared about his teammates, and being a professional.

Jordan was easily the best Basketball player ever, but Robinson will always be my favorite player.

Pop quiz, hot shot...

where did David Robinson go to school?

[Dimmauk]

Pop quiz, hot shot...

where did David Robinson go to school?

Naval Academy

[Ensam]

I have his rookie card.
Unfortunately its his baseball one.

I have about 20 minor league baseball cards of him haha

[Kiro]

I wonder if Rodman will ever get in, lol.

[Tagus]

Naval Academy

Ok, you're cool. Robinson WAS a really great guy, too. I probably won't change the channel during his speech.

[MrW]

Pop quiz, hot shot...

where did David Robinson go to school?

Was that a Speed reference?

Also it was a pleasure to actually see Jordan play live. His knowledge of the game along with his athleticism are unmatched and probably never will be. Off the court is a different story, but his accomplishments on the court speak for themselves.

I must say that this HOF class is amazing. You never really appreciate the moment until you take a step back and remember watching all of these guys play with, and against each other. Stockton had an unbelievable eye for the game, Barkley a tremendous competitor and Robinson should be the posterchild for the NBA. You really can't say enought about the integrity of David Robinson.

[Tyche]

I think I'll wear my 45 jersey today. My dad's from Chicago, and we've made trips up there to see him play when I was much younger. Probably six or seven times. It's a god damned shame that even at 12 years old, I didn't realize the greatness I was watching.