Michael Jordan enters the Hall of Fame

jacksonianmarch · September 11, 2009

Didnt see a thread here, but I must say, Jordan was probably the most dominant player in any sport that I will ever see. His ability to rise up at any time and just take over a game on the offensive or defensive side was epic. And the fact that he retired and then came back to win 3 more titles is a testament to his ability. He had the flash, the speed, the shot, the hands, everything. If any of you were too young to really enjoy his efforts, then I hope you get a chance to watch a few of his best performances in their entirety. Cause he was something else. And this is all coming from someone who rooted against him for the most part. That being said, it is sad that he is no longer part of the game. And he definitely deserves the honor of being inducted into the HOF as quite possibly the best that has ever played. Thoughts?

Cocos Disciples · September 11, 2009

Didn't think he really had the stats.

Emmz · September 11, 2009

Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in the history of sports, IMO.

Keeper · September 11, 2009

Watching MJ here in Chicago was an honor and a privilege. I wish I had been old enough to appreciate him in the 80's and early 90's. I witnessed greatness. Anyone who says he wasn't the greatest who ever played the game simply doesn't know what he's talking about.

Spudboy · September 11, 2009

I certainly believe he belongs in the HOF.

Coco has a point, I think? His FG % is not great for such a prodigious talent. But he did have to take shots to win. Aside from Pippin, no one else could fill it up consistently.

While I agree that he was one of the greatest players played in the NBA, I don't necessarily agree that he was the most dominant player in sports. I saw Bobby Orr take over most games he played in as a Bruin. I missed Bill Russell in his prime, but few would argue that he could take over a game and dominate. I don't want to sound like a homer here. Wilt was a tremendous force. George Mikan?

In my opinion, Jordan came along just in time to be the most influential player in the NBA, and possibly

all of North American sports. Dominant? Nah.

Hey, what about Pele?

See Red · September 11, 2009

Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in the history of sports' date=' IMO.[/quote']

You're not the only one on this forum to make this mistake.

People need to go to the library and check out a book or two about Jim Thorpe.

Besides, I never saw Wilt play, so I can't say for sure whether Jordan was better than him, even.

Cocos Disciples · September 11, 2009

Coco has a point, I think? His FG % is not great for such a prodigious talent. But he did have to take shots to win. Aside from Pippin, no one else could fill it up consistently.

I was kidding. He's the best basketball player ever.

CrespoBlows · September 11, 2009

You're not the only one on this forum to make this mistake.

People need to go to the library and check out a book or two about Jim Thorpe.

Yep. Very good pick.

BoSox21 · September 11, 2009

I can't believe we live in a world where Michael Jordan is a HOFer but Craig Ehlo sits out in the cold...

VA Sox Fan · September 11, 2009

They interviewed Charles Barkley on ESPN today, his opinion of the all time best were Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robinson and MJ.

Jacoby_Ellsbury · September 11, 2009

Too bad he's a horrible executive.

Keeper · September 11, 2009

Too bad he's a horrible executive.

Honestly, who cares? Kevin McHale's tenure with the Timberwolves hasn't ruined his legacy.

Jacoby_Ellsbury · September 11, 2009

Honestly' date=' who cares? Kevin McHale's tenure with the Timberwolves hasn't ruined his legacy.[/quote']
And? Hasn't ruined Jordan's either. Just pointing something out.

Emmz · September 12, 2009

You're not the only one on this forum to make this mistake.

People need to go to the library and check out a book or two about Jim Thorpe.

Besides, I never saw Wilt play, so I can't say for sure whether Jordan was better than him, even.

Wilt also had a fabulous advantage of being much bigger than everyone else of his time, otherwise I'm certain that a man such as Shaq could have put up godly numbers of the same time, so that's completely debatable. As for Thorpe, yeah, I'll take back what I said, my boyfriend being native american always says Thorpe is the best. See what he did in the Olympics, that is just jawdropping, and the think that he was one of the best football players of all time is even more amazing. He excelled at every sport, basically. Yeah I wasn't thinking about Thorpe.

Dojji · September 12, 2009

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&content_id=6909526&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

Was really surprised to learn that in Jordan's one baseball season, his manager was none other than Tito.

Keeper · September 12, 2009

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&content_id=6909526&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

Was really surprised to learn that in Jordan's one baseball season, his manager was none other than Tito.

As was I. Pretty cool.

RWTP24 · September 12, 2009

Didnt see a thread here' date=' but I must say, Jordan was probably the most dominant player in any sport that I will ever see. His ability to rise up at any time and just take over a game on the offensive or defensive side was epic. And the fact that he retired and then came back to win 3 more titles is a testament to his ability. He had the flash, the speed, the shot, the hands, everything. If any of you were too young to really enjoy his efforts, then I hope you get a chance to watch a few of his best performances in their entirety. Cause he was something else. And this is all coming from someone who rooted against him for the most part. That being said, it is sad that he is no longer part of the game. And he definitely deserves the honor of being inducted into the HOF as quite possibly the best that has ever played. Thoughts?[/quote']

TIGER WOODS!

RWTP24 · September 12, 2009

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090911&content_id=6909526&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

Was really surprised to learn that in Jordan's one baseball season, his manager was none other than Tito.

Haha, that is pretty funny... To bad he sucked!

Dojji · September 12, 2009

Haha' date=' that is pretty funny... To bad he sucked![/quote']

He did steal 30 bases. He could have been one heck of a centerfielder if he'd gone into baseball first and worked his way up the chain. His problem was that you can't steal first base in this game. With several years to work on his swing -- well, who knows?

Has there ever been a player who succeed at both the NBA and MLB? Ainge and Jordan both played but poorly.

Dipre · September 12, 2009

He did steal 30 bases. He could have been one heck of a centerfielder if he'd gone into baseball first and worked his way up the chain. His problem was that you can't steal first base in this game. With several years to work on his swing -- well, who knows?

Has there ever been a player who succeed at both the NBA and MLB? Ainge and Jordan both played but poorly.

Mark Hendrickson. :lol:

Emmz · September 12, 2009

Yeah I think the games are way too different to have any significance playing the other. I notice that for the most part, the two most compatible would be football and baseball, see guys like Bo Jackson, who DID have some talent in baseball as well, and many others. Hell, we were talking about Jim Thorpe, I think he also played pro ball for a while

jacksonianmarch · September 12, 2009

TIGER WOODS!

I really dont consider golf a sport. Its a hobby that old people pick up. And I know its difficult, but so is table tennis and pool.

Emmz · September 12, 2009

But for some reason ESPN considers them, and... Poker (wtf?) to be sports

Gets me every time

Either way, I'd consider Tiger Woods an athlete, but I don't like those high school golf team kids who try to tell me golf is hard work. Lol, being in a marching band requires more actual physical work than golf tbh

Cocos Disciples · September 12, 2009

^ Poker is definitely not a sport but I'd have to say golf is.

Emmz · September 12, 2009

Yeah, I'm still putting golf as "sport", I just don't think it's much of a sport where you can call someone the greatest athlete of all time for playing it at a very high level, such as Tiger Woods. Yeah he's one of the best athletes because of just how dominant he is, but THE best of all time? Gotta go with another sport, such as basketball, where MJ was just as dominant, and who I think is (but still arguably) the best athlete of all time

Dojji · September 12, 2009

Yeah I think the games are way too different to have any significance playing the other. I notice that for the most part' date=' the two most compatible would be football and baseball, see guys like Bo Jackson, who DID have some talent in baseball as well, and many others. Hell, we were talking about Jim Thorpe, I think he also played pro ball for a while[/quote']

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/T/Jim-Thorpe.shtml

Had himself a pretty good year for the Boston Braves too.

Emmz · September 12, 2009

Thank you for that reference. Like I said, Jim Thorpe excelled at all sports basically, I wouldn't doubt if he could play basketball at a high level as well. It's hard to choose what he excelled at more: track and field or football, he was just that good

a700hitter · September 12, 2009

Wilt also had a fabulous advantage of being much bigger than everyone else of his time' date=' otherwise I'm certain that a man such as Shaq could have put up godly numbers of the same time, so that's completely debatable.[/quote']Wilt was not just some big oaf that used his height advantage. Wilt the Stilt was a tremendous athlete. He was a track and field star in High School. He high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches, ran the 440 yards in 49.0 seconds and the 880 yards in 1:58.3, put the shot 53 feet, 4 inches, and broad jumped 22 feet. The guy could run the court faster than the little guys. He was simply the most dominant Basketball player of any era. The rules had to be changed because of him. Otherwise, he would have scored 70 pts. a game. His dominance should not be diminished because of his height advantage. Height is a natural gift like speed and it should be regarded in the same way. He was simply the Babe Ruth of the sport.

RWTP24 · September 12, 2009

He did steal 30 bases. He could have been one heck of a centerfielder if he'd gone into baseball first and worked his way up the chain. His problem was that you can't steal first base in this game. With several years to work on his swing -- well, who knows?

Has there ever been a player who succeed at both the NBA and MLB? Ainge and Jordan both played but poorly.

Mmm, idk.. But you are right, it would have been fun to watch and see where Jordan would have ended up if he played baseball.

With those SB wasn't he CS like 20?? :harhar:

Emmz · September 13, 2009

I'm pretty sure Michael wasn't meant for baseball lol, and I'm pretty much glad that he played basketball, no one did it better, no one does it better, don't know what anyone will do it better

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