Comments on: Am I the only one who still hates Michael Jordan? http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/ A Detroit Pistons blog Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:03:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Top 10 PGs ever (and why Isiah should always be ranked above Stockton) at Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-45496 Top 10 PGs ever (and why Isiah should always be ranked above Stockton) at Detroit Bad Boys Sun, 06 May 2007 08:16:23 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-45496 [...] usurping of Isiah’s spot on the 1992 Dream Team. I’ve hated him ever since, even though the slight was Jordan’s fault.] [...] […] usurping of Isiah’s spot on the 1992 Dream Team. I’ve hated him ever since, even though the slight was Jordan’s fault.] […]

]]> By: sam http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-41327 sam Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:11:32 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-41327 who remembers how the Detroit Pistons bad boys handshake goes??? who remembers how the Detroit Pistons bad boys handshake goes???

]]> By: The top ten point guards ever? at Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-293 The top ten point guards ever? at Detroit Bad Boys Fri, 12 May 2006 17:50:33 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-293 [...] I'm sure the case can be made: he was fundamentally sound and amazing in Jerry Sloan's pick-and-roll; he was fearless, regularly delivering sharp little elbows to men who outweighed him by 100 lbs.; and he was the last of the old-school NBA fashionistas, wearing his shorts waaay up high, as if they were a leotard. But I've always thought that — between Malone and Stockton — Stockton was the one that benefitted most from their pairing. I reserve some hatred for the Mailman as well (for the elbow to Isiah's eye), but Malone was amazing for such a long time. Isiah never had that kind of help on the inside. And I'd even venture to say that Jason Kidd could have achieved similar success aside Karl Malone for two decades. Yes, even with the slow-down system, and yes, even with the lower carreer shooting numbers. I just never saw Stockton as dominant. [And, just for the record, this entire paragraph was written in an attempt to rationalize my extreme hatred for Stockton after his usurping of Isiah's spot on the 1992 Dream Team. I've hated him ever since, even though the slight was Jordan's fault.] Sidenote [...] […] I’m sure the case can be made: he was fundamentally sound and amazing in Jerry Sloan’s pick-and-roll; he was fearless, regularly delivering sharp little elbows to men who outweighed him by 100 lbs.; and he was the last of the old-school NBA fashionistas, wearing his shorts waaay up high, as if they were a leotard. But I’ve always thought that — between Malone and Stockton — Stockton was the one that benefitted most from their pairing. I reserve some hatred for the Mailman as well (for the elbow to Isiah’s eye), but Malone was amazing for such a long time. Isiah never had that kind of help on the inside. And I’d even venture to say that Jason Kidd could have achieved similar success aside Karl Malone for two decades. Yes, even with the slow-down system, and yes, even with the lower carreer shooting numbers. I just never saw Stockton as dominant. [And, just for the record, this entire paragraph was written in an attempt to rationalize my extreme hatred for Stockton after his usurping of Isiah’s spot on the 1992 Dream Team. I’ve hated him ever since, even though the slight was Jordan’s fault.] Sidenote […]

]]> By: 27 (mostly bad) reasons not to like Michael Jordan at Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-292 27 (mostly bad) reasons not to like Michael Jordan at Detroit Bad Boys Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:03:43 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-292 [...] Growing up watching basketball in the Bad Boys era, being a Pistons fan went hand in hand with hating Michael Jordan and the Bulls. There was no ambiguity and no exceptions. Open and shut case. But what I didn't realize was that there were Bulls fans out there that also hated Jordan. Not many, I'm sure, but apparently some, and at least one of those fans created a web site documenting why: The Anti-Jordan Page — Reasons NOT to worship MJ [...] […] Growing up watching basketball in the Bad Boys era, being a Pistons fan went hand in hand with hating Michael Jordan and the Bulls. There was no ambiguity and no exceptions. Open and shut case. But what I didn’t realize was that there were Bulls fans out there that also hated Jordan. Not many, I’m sure, but apparently some, and at least one of those fans created a web site documenting why: The Anti-Jordan Page — Reasons NOT to worship MJ […]

]]> By: Ian Cameron http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-291 Ian Cameron Sat, 08 Apr 2006 04:49:57 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-291 Don, I remember it well, and you are right -- the Cs definitely headed to the lockerroom far before the final buzzer sounded. If I recall correctly though, McHale hung around just long enough to tell <em>Isiah</em> to "go beat the Lakers" coupled with that famous handshake -- arms outstretched, with Isiah putting a little extra oomph into it. Good times; thanks for bringing that memory back to me. Don, I remember it well, and you are right — the Cs definitely headed to the lockerroom far before the final buzzer sounded. If I recall correctly though, McHale hung around just long enough to tell Isiah to “go beat the Lakers” coupled with that famous handshake — arms outstretched, with Isiah putting a little extra oomph into it.

Good times; thanks for bringing that memory back to me.

]]> By: Don C http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-290 Don C Sat, 08 Apr 2006 03:07:52 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-290 Ah, a fellow Jordan hater... Yes, I too, still despise the man. Here's one for you Ian - does anyone recall how the Celtics, led by Larry Legend, walked off the court on the Pistons when we finally beat them? I still vividly remember the scene as Bird and the rest blew off the court to the locker room without congratulating the Pistons, blah, blah, blah (except Kevin McHale, who shook hands with Joe Dumars and told him they had to go beat the Lakers now). Then, showing the same (dis)respect to Jordan as was shown by Bird, Isiah and the gang are VILLIFIED TO THIS VERY DAY!! Why does NO ONE EVER MENTION THE CELTICS' WALK OFF?!?! That's why, for many years, I would sign my messages IHTBAC (I hate the Bulls and Celtics). Carry on - I like what you're doing here (just wish I'd found you sooner!) Ah, a fellow Jordan hater… Yes, I too, still despise the man.

Here’s one for you Ian - does anyone recall how the Celtics, led by Larry Legend, walked off the court on the Pistons when we finally beat them? I still vividly remember the scene as Bird and the rest blew off the court to the locker room without congratulating the Pistons, blah, blah, blah (except Kevin McHale, who shook hands with Joe Dumars and told him they had to go beat the Lakers now).

Then, showing the same (dis)respect to Jordan as was shown by Bird, Isiah and the gang are VILLIFIED TO THIS VERY DAY!! Why does NO ONE EVER MENTION THE CELTICS’ WALK OFF?!?!

That’s why, for many years, I would sign my messages IHTBAC (I hate the Bulls and Celtics).

Carry on - I like what you’re doing here (just wish I’d found you sooner!)

]]> By: Pistons overcome Heat’s hot flashes at Detroit Bad Boys http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-289 Pistons overcome Heat’s hot flashes at Detroit Bad Boys Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:25:38 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-289 [...] During the third and fourth quarters, I was initially stunned to see Wade shunning his teammates, hogging the ball and forcing difficult jumpers. But when you consider the play of his supporting cast (not including Kazaam, who was dominant on O) Wade was well within reason. Nonetheless, those comparisons of Wade to MJ — my stated hatred of MJ aside — are going to have to wait for a few more years. Wade, when angry, is taken out of his game far too easily. If Jordan was an assassin, Wade is still a thug.1 Both have the means to do the dirt, but Jordan could do it without a flinch or hint of emotion. It'll take a couple more years before Wade acsends to that level, but I'm afraid to admit that I think he will — Piston fans have seen the signs firsthand. [...] […] During the third and fourth quarters, I was initially stunned to see Wade shunning his teammates, hogging the ball and forcing difficult jumpers. But when you consider the play of his supporting cast (not including Kazaam, who was dominant on O) Wade was well within reason. Nonetheless, those comparisons of Wade to MJ — my stated hatred of MJ aside — are going to have to wait for a few more years. Wade, when angry, is taken out of his game far too easily. If Jordan was an assassin, Wade is still a thug.1 Both have the means to do the dirt, but Jordan could do it without a flinch or hint of emotion. It’ll take a couple more years before Wade acsends to that level, but I’m afraid to admit that I think he will — Piston fans have seen the signs firsthand. […]

]]> By: Angela http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-288 Angela Sat, 28 Jan 2006 13:56:25 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-288 <i>I wonder if Jordan cologne was designed to be sold at places such as CVS/Rite Aid, Ross, Marshalls, and the Gibralter Trade Center–or if he just got lucky that way.</i> LOL! I wonder if Jordan cologne was designed to be sold at places such as CVS/Rite Aid, Ross, Marshalls, and the Gibralter Trade Center–or if he just got lucky that way.

LOL!

]]> By: Ian Cameron http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-287 Ian Cameron Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:55:16 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-287 I wonder if Jordan cologne was designed to be sold at places such as CVS/Rite Aid, Ross, Marshalls, and the Gibralter Trade Center--or if he just got lucky that way. I wonder if Jordan cologne was designed to be sold at places such as CVS/Rite Aid, Ross, Marshalls, and the Gibralter Trade Center–or if he just got lucky that way.

]]> By: Ron http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-286 Ron Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:10:30 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-286 Man, you are not alone! I've always disliked Baldy -- I yearn for the day the MSM buys a vowel and realizes that Jordan as a GM is more like Elgin Baylor and no where near Joe Dumars! and with nothing to stand for but being a Corporate PitchTool? What's MJ got now? Man, you are not alone! I’ve always disliked Baldy — I yearn for the day the MSM buys a vowel and realizes that Jordan as a GM is more like Elgin Baylor and no where near Joe Dumars!

and with nothing to stand for but being a Corporate PitchTool? What’s MJ got now?

]]> By: Matt Watson http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-285 Matt Watson Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:23:16 +0000 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/archives/2006-01-27/am-i-the-only-one-who-still-hates-michael-jordan/#comment-285 I hear you, man. My disdain certainly has not aged with time. And I took a great deal of pleasure watching him muddy his legacy with the Wizards. I hear you, man. My disdain certainly has not aged with time. And I took a great deal of pleasure watching him muddy his legacy with the Wizards.

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