The Last Dance

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

saying things like "I want the money in your pocket to be MY money" is not "demanding", it's being an asshole.

Not really. It's competitive intimidation. Trash talking. I've said something similar while playing pool tournaments or gambling, even against my own teammates. As Jordan said, if you can't handle that kind of pressure in practice, you'll crumble when in the playoffs against the Knicks or whoever. He was preparing his teammates for the battles to come.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Jordan earning $36 million while his running mate is earning $2 million is not being demanding, it's him being a asshole.

Jordan didn't make Pippen take that crappy contract. There wasn't a salary cap; Pippen could've negotiated a better deal, but he chose not to. Not Jordan's fault. That was completely on Pippen not valuing himself highly enough.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Not giving a shit about anyone else but yourself, is being a narcissistic asshole.

MJ's driving force was to win at any costs. Is that self-centered? Maybe. Or maybe it was just being utterly focused on a single goal.

Did he lead his team to 6 championships? Are any of those teammates complaining that they rode MJs cape to 6 rings?

Every player interviewed was grateful to Jordan for not only the opportunity, but also how he led them.