Michael Jordan's controversial Hall of Fame speech he gave this past Friday has been characterized by some as petty, bitter, and cruel. One article on Yahoo! Sports in particular has been getting a lot of attention.
He has been criticized for supposedly taking "shots" at people, thanking the wrong people, concentrating too much on his competitive nature, and trying to get one last "slam dunk" on everyone.
Although I disagree, I can completely see how some people reacted that way to his speech. If you're not a competitive person or just don't understand Michael Jordan, that could likely be your reaction.
While some people may have thought Jordan seemed unsatisfied and bitter that he no longer played basketball anymore, I was in awe at the hunger still gleaming in his eyes six years late ...
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Michael Jordan’s HOF Speech Was Not Insulting but Rather Inspirational
Posted: 13th September 2009 by Ari Horing in NBAComments Off on Michael Jordan’s HOF Speech Was Not Insulting but Rather Inspirational