Let's be real here. Michael Jordan is more popular than any current athlete in America or the world. He got louder cheers in Lebron in Cleveland. Nuff said.
So... Howard is in the handshake line and Gard "has no reason to grab his hand" ?? Gard was shocked Howard was so livid.. so was I. Horsecrap take. Gard was not an aggressor.. just looking to perform post game duties. Howard's 2nd incident .. had to be physically restrained during the Maryland game last year.. wanted to fight another coach. Howard is emotionally unsuited for the job.. and he'll be gone in the off season.
I was just coming in to comment that no other player could put a set of movies out to show how beautiful and graceful the game could be played and then everything Colin just said!
I hated Kobe early on but it was just because he was so damn good, he was one of the most exciting players to watch along with KG and Nash with the suns, those 3 were my favorites to watch
I agree that MJ was the greatest player ever, but as far as “artistry” of the game, Kobe was the master of that... his game was just a beauty to watch, jussst a tad bit more than MJ...
@@samueljackson3920 idk about that even as a Kobe fan. After watching the last dance, the way Jordan moved in the air was almost a mix of like Broadway/acrobatic/Olympic style.
tbh, as a jazz fan, don't even add that 'no matter what' part cuz it's not necessary and only makes people think that maybe you don't REALLY think he's the best to ever do it. In his case, he's simply the best ever, even the numbers show it, and other guys are playing to get to #2. Don't cheapen your product when you're the clear leader. I hated this MFer in my childhood, but it was simply because he was so incredible that he could stop my Jazz with some all time great teams from winning it all.
@@damonm. Payton Had love but not like mike , Payton was really fading out after that 85 bears team , mike would show up unexpectedly at playgrounds and different gyms just hooping So Like Guys would see him like one of the guys from the neighborhood. Payton didn't really connect with the people like mike did.
michael jordan was the purest athlete ive ever seen!!! he wants to win, he will do anything possibly to win he loves winning!! hes honest and loyal to his brand!!!
Back when MJ was playing, I'd not want to miss his game. I've never yet seen any other athlete that affects me like that. So save the stastisticts, etc. That's not what fans tune in for.
Micheal Jordan played five seasons without Scottie Pippen 84-85 38-44..First round exit 85-86. 30-52..First round exit 86-87. 40-42...First round exit 01-02. 37-45..out of playoffs 02-03. 37-45..out of playoffs In the year before Micheal Jordan and LeBron James joined their team and the year after they left their team, their records were 83-84 bulls 27-55 84-85 bulls. 38-44 92-93 bulls 57-25 93-94 bulls 55-27 98-99 bulls 13-37 without Scottie Pippen 00-01 wizards 19-63 01-02 wizards. 37-45 02-03 wizards 37-45 03-04 wizards 25-57 02-03 cavaliers 17-65 03-04 cavaliers 35-47 09-10 cavaliers 61-21 10-11 cavaliers 19-63 09-10 heat. 47-35 10-11 heat 58-24 14-15 heat 37-45 2013-14 cavaliers 33-49 2014-15 cavaliers 53-29 2017- 18 cavaliers 50-32 2018-19 cavaliers 19-63 2017-18 lakers. 35-47 2018-19 lakers were 20-14 when LeBron James got injured on Christmas day. As you can see When LeBron James joins a team, the team improves more than Michael Jordan and when LeBron James leaves a team, the team always goes into the tank. Micheal Jordan, excluding the 94-97 seasons, when the NBA moved the three point line to 22 feet, was a career 28% three point shooter. LeBron James is a career 34% three point shooter Micheal Jordan was a great defensive player, in an Era where you could handcheck. Playing defense is much easier when you can handcheck. For nearly 6'9 250 LeBron James' entire career he wasn't afforded the opportunity to handcheck. THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR..LEBRON JAMES IS THE GOAT!!!!!
Jordan goat. if you look at the conference Lebron played in you can see why his cavs teams performed so well. Also when he went to miami despite having best on paper team they went 2 and 2 in finals with one of those wins being very lucky.
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 why do you lebron fans never add context to MJ's early playoff losses when he was still a baby in the league and then always try to add context to lebron's 6 finals losses? smh.... you clearly listed the record and results for MJ's early playoff losses but why would you not do the same for lebron's "failure" years? and why would you add "20-14 when lj got injured" again you add context for him but not for mj.
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 your argument is mute. Lebron went to Miami and came with bosh and signed Ray Allen. Next he went back to cavaliers they already had Kyrie and traded for Love and signed vets to complete team. Then went to LA and they got AD that summer via trade and won the bubble championship. So to say that is not being genuine. Also The bulls drafted Paxson, Armstrong, and Grant they grew together and achieved greatness. Once pip became an all star the game was over. He wasn’t jumping around chasing rings that’s why LBJ isn’t the goat and also 6-0 in the finals. MJ embraced competition and adversity in his career it made him better. Lebron can’t carry a team with AD and Westbrook because he doesn’t hold them accountable to play with the fire and desire to win at all costs
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 also when he was at wizards he was a co owner and came out of retirement to show the young guys how to be a professional player and person. Michael was retired in 98 99 that was the striking season when SAS won with rookie Tim Duncan
I'd disagree with one point. MJ was one of the best losers I've ever seen. He always shook hands, paid respect when he lost, and never left the court early to save face. MJ took his lumps like a man. Never blamed losses on teammates or coaches. MJ was a great loser and winner.
@@okiedokie2894 Isaiah Thomas & the pistons walked off the floor and didn't shake hands(sore losers) not MJ & the Bulls. Why would IT think MJ was a bad loser?
@@Himothy704 You crazy? MJs suits were talked about from those of us who couldn't afford one from Walmart.. That man was always sharp on game day! Do your research!
MJ set the standard period. He’s just simply a hard act to follow. It’s like trying to compare Michael Jackson to any modern entertainer some come close but will never surpass.
The thing with Michael is he was perfectly imperfect and he knew that, so he didn’t try to act and pretend to be something he wasn’t. And that is mostly extinct today imo
You were almost guaranteed to witness great and exciting basketball when watching MJ. His energy when floating over defenses and slam dunking was intoxicating.
Jordan was ultra competitive and you always had the feeling he was trying to give 150% and looking for a way to get better and win. He didn't go to a better team, he made his team the best through shear will.
@@MH-us9pf everyone starts somewhere, and thats naive to believe they were only good b/c of mj. Scottie didn't pop immediately, but his raw talent was developed by the bulls into a top 50 player all time. That's how building a team works
@@purplemonkeydishwasher4241 you need to read my comment again though 😂. He’s the world icon of basketball, but he isn’t close to the world icon of sport
You have to respect Mike and Kobe’s dedication to their craft. They punched in the clock everyday no matter what. They never took for granted that they were able to do what they loved. There is a certain mythology around them because of how they represented this stoic dedication to their work
I love Collins takes and analysis, but this one Collins is dancing around the truth because he’s an advocate for Lebron being the GOAT. Michael Jordan was the fiercest and the most feared basketball player ever, MJ is the most iconic sport figure in the world, he’s the bar for any athlete regardless of sport.
LeBron doesn’t even make my top-10 all-time. I’m serious as a heart attack! Think about a draft. Who would you take and in what order? Would LeBron REALLY be a top-10 pick? Here’s my list: (1)Kareem (1) Magic (1) Michael Kobe TD Shaq Bird Wilt Hakeem Russell Oscar Dr. J Garnett/Robinson/M. Malone Let’s get serious. Are you taking LeBron over any of the top-9 on my list?
@@ressestevenson7309 I mean already Ronaldo and Messi, Neymar would be too. Indian cricketers that you’ve never heard of will technically be known by more people overall. Basketball is USA, China and some European countries, it’s not big anywhere else. Now Michael Jordan was an exception when it comes to the fame of basketball players, things like the shoes and Space Jam helped that, but he still isn’t close to the biggest stars of the truly global sports
You bring up an interesting point about Michael's rivals. He would've NEVER joined the Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Knicks, Pacers, Jazz.... to win a ring. He would've gone through his whole career without winning a ring than to join his rivals. LeBron and Michael experienced different feelings when they both won their first ever championship.
@@akilan it's always hypothetical arguments with you LeBron fans. You bring up nonsense comments and that can NEVER be answered. No one knows if Jordan would've left those Cavs teams if he was in LeBron's place after failing all the years, but MJ was also failing at the Bulls for SEVEN YEARS STRAIGHT and he stayed true to his team and turned them into a dynasty. So I don't think Jordan would've left the Cavs in your fantasy world because he's a competitor. LeBron just isn't built like Mike and Kobe.
Michael Jordan is the more than the most popular former athlete. Michael is the more famous person in world. Even today everyone knows the name Michael Jordan all over the world
When Jordan played, EVERYONE watched the Bulls. THE WORLD were bulls fans Who cares about basketball now? The smallest American audience of all time and China because of Yao Ming. That's it. Nobody cares about basketball or are fans of any of Lebron's teams. IT STINKS
i never was an mj fan, but i miss the age where players expressed respect to each other through fierce competition rather than through social media pampering, shared agents and super teams. LJ's so-called player empowerment makes some sense in front of owners, but in the end of the day dilluted the sport from meaning and ultimately empowers only the most elite players
@@Sixx-O_2x God you guys are idiots...MJ made the Finals every year with the bulls since his Rookie year he had to learn how to win in a league that tackled him going to the basket..then he developed Pip..then 6-0
MJ is the GOAT to ever play the game of basketball. The work ethic, the hard work, the way he pushed his team-mates, the way he took against his match-up and his will power to win the game. I'm blessed as a child to see his greatness, even if you are not a Bulls fan, you admired and appreciated what he did. 10 scoring titles, 5 MVP and 6 FMVP, never get to played a game 7 in Finals. Hands down the GOAT in basketball, for me he is even the GOAT of the athlete in the history of sports.
The reason why MJ was so popular, he is a perfect player and when step on the court he means business. His passion for the game is amazing. He will carry his team to win specially in the crunch time. He stayed in one team to win his 6 titles and don't need to pick his teammates. Not like Lebron he will pick his teammates and kick his teammates that he does not like. He made Nike a billion product and made basketball an international game.
As a sports fan of many I have seen many around the world but MJ i have to admit he is on different level by far no question or debate I have to admit.
He's a quiet warrior. He let his game speak for him. And in retirement, he is still competitive yet recognizes that eras and times change. Aside from a minor jab here and there, he stays away from the NBA comparisons, which are nothing more than tactics to get eyes on screen.
You can’t whitewash some of the big choke jobs LeBron has had in the Finals, whereas Michael was perfect every single time, and one of those times was with the flu. That’s what separates the two. When times got tough in crunch time with titles on the line, both have risen to the occasion, but Michael did so 100% of the time. That’s greatness. It’s mindset and leadership, not stats. It’s why Brady has 7 rings and Rodgers only 1.
Even more important, to me, was that great big smile on Lebron's face when MJ gave him a handshake and hug. I am certain that MJ meant a whole lot more to an up and coming basketball player named Lebron James than we will ever know. Wearing number 23 was no accident. They are probably the best of friends.
what lebron fans won't acknowledge or can't understand is that Jordan's greatness transcends stats (which he also dominates). He was a force of nature on and off the floor. 22 years after retirement and he's still relevant. And when he walks into the any venue, he commands immediate and fixating attention. You can't quantify something like that. When the majority of living legends are in one roof, he still stood out far, far above the rest, and they all knew it.
I like how MJ's worst is not even the average person's worst, let alone popular athlete. No gun charges. No drug charges. No domestic abuse. No hit-and-runs. Not even a freaking DUI.
MJ probably the most popular athlete today retired or still active. His royalties is an indicator of his transcending popularity. He can FLY, just see his greatest clips no one compares now or historically. It's the only clips where people will actually stop to watch his amazing physical transcendent play.
Those who lived through out those years Know exactly why Often imitated never duplicated Everyone wanted to be like Mike He entertained us and amazed us like no other
I think his icon status started with when he left NC. The shackles imposed by Dean Smith came off and the world stage of the ‘84 Olympics where nba all stars did not win a single game against his team. Then of course, he exploded onto the nba scene with the most spectacular aerobatics ever seen. In those early days he went to the hoop in unbelievable fashion time after time. His marketing showcased his charm and uniqueness. Yes, his work ethic and competitiveness showed through and fans loved it. He paid a high price physically to get to the first championship and people admired that. His loyalty to his coaches and teams were also admirable. Although it must be said that without his endorsement money maybe he would have considered another team (the Bulls would have paid up tho). Lots of ways to describe why MJ has retained the aura, I’m sure
Wisconsin coach grabs Howard's waist... Yeah... you're totally right Colin, both coaches are to blame. 😒 Only one coach is to blame. Why do you refuse to hold Juwan accountable?
You are absolutely right , basketball fans and other sports loves Air Mike. Air Mike has excellent and class act behavior , even with all the millions he is making , maybe not the greatest chracter (leaving his wife and children for younger way younger female) ... but he display a GREAT RESPECT FOR FANS. And he is humble.
I’ve always gave lebron his respect and as someone that grew up watching him and Kobe. I thought and still think it’s not even a debate who the goat is Jordan is by far the goat. I do feel lebron gets a lot of disrespect. He is for sure a top 5 player all time.
The difference between lebron and Jordan in terms of individual accomplishments is an entire hall of Fame career. 2x champion 2x finals mvp 1x mvp 1x dpoy 9x scoring champion 3x all NBA defense first team 2x dunk contest champion 🤷🏽♂️
You do realize that colin is a lebron fan and considers lebron to be an arguable GOAT as well right? Btw, Steve Kerr calls LeBron an arguable GOAT too.
Micheal Jordan played five seasons without Scottie Pippen 84-85 38-44..First round exit 85-86. 30-52..First round exit 86-87. 40-42...First round exit 01-02. 37-45..out of playoffs 02-03. 37-45..out of playoffs In the year before Micheal Jordan and LeBron James joined their team and the year after they left their team, their records were 83-84 bulls 27-55 84-85 bulls. 38-44 92-93 bulls 57-25 93-94 bulls 55-27 98-99 bulls 13-37 without Scottie Pippen 00-01 wizards 19-63 01-02 wizards. 37-45 02-03 wizards 37-45 03-04 wizards 25-57 02-03 cavaliers 17-65 03-04 cavaliers 35-47 09-10 cavaliers 61-21 10-11 cavaliers 19-63 09-10 heat. 47-35 10-11 heat 58-24 14-15 heat 37-45 2013-14 cavaliers 33-49 2014-15 cavaliers 53-29 2017- 18 cavaliers 50-32 2018-19 cavaliers 19-63 2017-18 lakers. 35-47 2018-19 lakers were 20-14 when LeBron James got injured on Christmas day. As you can see When LeBron James joins a team, the team improves more than Michael Jordan and when LeBron James leaves a team, the team always goes into the tank. Micheal Jordan, excluding the 94-97 seasons, when the NBA moved the three point line to 22 feet, was a career 28% three point shooter. LeBron James is a career 34% three point shooter Micheal Jordan was a great defensive player, in an Era where you could handcheck. Playing defense is much easier when you can handcheck. For nearly 6'9 250 LeBron James' entire career he wasn't afforded the opportunity to handcheck. THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR..LEBRON JAMES IS THE GOAT!!!!!
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 don’t forget the fact that for most of Jordan’s career, the NBA did not have as much talent due to a whole bunch of expansion teams being added.
I saw the clip, several times. The coach did not "grab" Howard. He would have had more physical contact with Howard had he shaken his hand. More excuses for violent behavior by certain people. Sickening.
What are you talking about? Absolutely NOBODY is absolving Howard, but to act like Gard didn't also play a part is absurd. He puts his hand on Howard's arm and gives him a slight push (is it THAT much contact, no) and then stands in his way and blocks his path. He is clearly seeking out a confrontation. They are both wrong.
This is 100% Juwan here. Coach Gard “putting his hands on” Juwan is very weak and a pitiful attempt to make this a 50/50 blame assignment. (Can’t help but think about the “both sides” argument). Colin Herd clearly had his thoughts in college coaches even before this incident and is taken this as an opportunity to espouse his thoughts on the college coach dichotomy. Keep it, man. Not now. If I instigated an incident with everyone who touch my arm and stood in front of me to get my attention, (person wants to talk to me), when in a HAND SHAKE LINE, I hope someone would sit me down afterwards and explain proper decorum and sports etiquette. You just got beat, don’t look to fight the other team. Get them next time. This happens in high school and junior high. It shouldn’t happen in college.
Howard walking to Gard and says “I’ll remember that.” Garb grabs his arm not in a threatening way and says “let me explain why I called the time out.” Why is trying to clear the air and explain something a suspends or offense? Only one coach person got violent.
@@retrodave3000 Coaches touch each other after a game all the time - usually in a cordial way. Context matters. He had no idea the guy was going to go Bezerk.
As far as the cavalier fans go I think most of their acceptance of Michael Jordan comes from having one a title in recent years. You said it before "winning cures everything".
GREAT TAKE....and he NEVER "load managed" his time....that is despicable!! MJ came to work EVERY effen day!!!! These players (that load manage their time) are an embarrassment!!
@@cheetosleopard9861 left at the peak of his prime to play baseball. Came back and won another 3peat. That only speaks greatness. Not playing for 2 years doesn't help you at all you become rusty and out of basketball shape. You clearly don't understand how winning 3 chips back 2 back after retiring is actually harder for a athlete.
@@romaniiofficial4952 thanks for putting common sense in place, I wonder why these geniuses don’t advise their favorite players to take two seasons off in their prime, so they could get a Threepeat, well someday
Wrong as usual. Howard threw a punch at an assistant who never touched him. Howard never "defended himself" He was the agitator with regard to the punch he threw at someone who never touched him. Very suspect take by Colin 🤔
One big point is that you don't see MJ often. he isn't on every other commercial or chat show. So as well as his greatest, his legacy, his contribution to making the game and the league what it is, you need to show love when you see him, cos it ain't that often.
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Let's be real here. Michael Jordan is more popular than any current athlete in America or the world. He got louder cheers in Lebron in Cleveland. Nuff said.
So... Howard is in the handshake line and Gard "has no reason to grab his hand" ?? Gard was shocked Howard was so livid.. so was I. Horsecrap take. Gard was not an aggressor.. just looking to perform post game duties. Howard's 2nd incident .. had to be physically restrained during the Maryland game last year.. wanted to fight another coach. Howard is emotionally unsuited for the job.. and he'll be gone in the off season.
A punch?! Pls stop it. It was an open hand slap at worst
He’s clearly the best player the game of basketball has ever seen. Fans appreciate that.
Michael Jordan was an artist. Regardless of how he played on any given night, his games were appointment viewing.
I was just coming in to comment that no other player could put a set of movies out to show how beautiful and graceful the game could be played and then everything Colin just said!
@@VideoRandomChannel So true! I lived in the central time zone and stayed up to watch the lakers every game just to see what Kobe was gonna do lol!
I hated Kobe early on but it was just because he was so damn good, he was one of the most exciting players to watch along with KG and Nash with the suns, those 3 were my favorites to watch
I agree that MJ was the greatest player ever, but as far as “artistry” of the game, Kobe was the master of that... his game was just a beauty to watch, jussst a tad bit more than MJ...
@@samueljackson3920 idk about that even as a Kobe fan. After watching the last dance, the way Jordan moved in the air was almost a mix of like Broadway/acrobatic/Olympic style.
i will always be grateful being a teen watching MJ in the 90s.....Thanks for the great memories MJ
He endured, worked hard, and achieved.
You never thought about that you need to think harder
When he reached the top, he didn't disappointed basketball fans. Even opponents fans has so much respect on his game.
more than 2 decades now and his shoe line especially the 1's are still smokin' hot. that shows he is still the man!
Living here in Chicago it was a whole different experience with mike and the bulls he will always be my GOAT NO MATTER WHAT
With you being from the Chi how did he stack up against Walter Payton as far as love went?
And after Mike who second place? As the goat
tbh, as a jazz fan, don't even add that 'no matter what' part cuz it's not necessary and only makes people think that maybe you don't REALLY think he's the best to ever do it. In his case, he's simply the best ever, even the numbers show it, and other guys are playing to get to #2. Don't cheapen your product when you're the clear leader. I hated this MFer in my childhood, but it was simply because he was so incredible that he could stop my Jazz with some all time great teams from winning it all.
@@damonm. Payton Had love but not like mike , Payton was really fading out after that 85 bears team , mike would show up unexpectedly at playgrounds and different gyms just hooping So Like Guys would see him like one of the guys from the neighborhood. Payton didn't really connect with the people like mike did.
Why were you shouting at the end?
One of Colin's best takes...Jordan represents something missing today and fans are smart. They can see that.
michael jordan was the purest athlete ive ever seen!!! he wants to win, he will do anything possibly to win he loves winning!! hes honest and loyal to his brand!!!
Back when MJ was playing, I'd not want to miss his game. I've never yet seen any other athlete that affects me like that. So save the stastisticts, etc. That's not what fans tune in for.
Ppl forget sport's are ENTERNMENT. JORDAN is the most entertaining next to Steph, dr.j, Magic and a few others.
@@ChrisDodges123 Jordan is the most entertaining and no one is next to him!
U ain’t lying. Every Bulls game was a real event.. it was must see tv
Any NBA player from any era and in their absolute peak prime......... Michael Jordan is the greatest of them all. (rip kobe)
Micheal Jordan played five seasons without Scottie Pippen
84-85 38-44..First round exit
85-86. 30-52..First round exit
86-87. 40-42...First round exit
01-02. 37-45..out of playoffs
02-03. 37-45..out of playoffs
In the year before Micheal Jordan and LeBron James joined their team and the year after they left their team, their records were
83-84 bulls 27-55
84-85 bulls. 38-44
92-93 bulls 57-25
93-94 bulls 55-27
98-99 bulls 13-37 without Scottie Pippen
00-01 wizards 19-63
01-02 wizards. 37-45
02-03 wizards 37-45
03-04 wizards 25-57
02-03 cavaliers 17-65
03-04 cavaliers 35-47
09-10 cavaliers 61-21
10-11 cavaliers 19-63
09-10 heat. 47-35
10-11 heat 58-24
14-15 heat 37-45
2013-14 cavaliers 33-49
2014-15 cavaliers 53-29
2017- 18 cavaliers 50-32
2018-19 cavaliers 19-63
2017-18 lakers. 35-47
2018-19 lakers were 20-14 when LeBron James got injured on Christmas day.
As you can see When LeBron James joins a team, the team improves more than Michael Jordan and when LeBron James leaves a team, the team always goes into the tank.
Micheal Jordan, excluding the 94-97 seasons, when the NBA moved the three point line to 22 feet, was a career 28% three point shooter. LeBron James is a career 34% three point shooter
Micheal Jordan was a great defensive player, in an Era where you could handcheck. Playing defense is much easier when you can handcheck. For nearly 6'9 250 LeBron James' entire career he wasn't afforded the opportunity to handcheck.
THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR..LEBRON JAMES IS THE GOAT!!!!!
Jordan goat. if you look at the conference Lebron played in you can see why his cavs teams performed so well. Also when he went to miami despite having best on paper team they went 2 and 2 in finals with one of those wins being very lucky.
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 why do you lebron fans never add context to MJ's early playoff losses when he was still a baby in the league and then always try to add context to lebron's 6 finals losses? smh.... you clearly listed the record and results for MJ's early playoff losses but why would you not do the same for lebron's "failure" years? and why would you add "20-14 when lj got injured" again you add context for him but not for mj.
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 your argument is mute. Lebron went to Miami and came with bosh and signed Ray Allen. Next he went back to cavaliers they already had Kyrie and traded for Love and signed vets to complete team. Then went to LA and they got AD that summer via trade and won the bubble championship. So to say that is not being genuine. Also The bulls drafted Paxson, Armstrong, and Grant they grew together and achieved greatness. Once pip became an all star the game was over. He wasn’t jumping around chasing rings that’s why LBJ isn’t the goat and also 6-0 in the finals. MJ embraced competition and adversity in his career it made him better. Lebron can’t carry a team with AD and Westbrook because he doesn’t hold them accountable to play with the fire and desire to win at all costs
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 also when he was at wizards he was a co owner and came out of retirement to show the young guys how to be a professional player and person. Michael was retired in 98 99 that was the striking season when SAS won with rookie Tim Duncan
The loudest and the longest applaud.it’s magical when he walked in.
It's because he's the greatest to ever do it.. he captivated fans every single night he stepped on the court
I'd disagree with one point. MJ was one of the best losers I've ever seen. He always shook hands, paid respect when he lost, and never left the court early to save face. MJ took his lumps like a man. Never blamed losses on teammates or coaches. MJ was a great loser and winner.
So why did Collins get fired?
I bet Isiah Thomas thinks differently 🙂
@@okiedokie2894 Isaiah Thomas & the pistons walked off the floor and didn't shake hands(sore losers) not MJ & the Bulls. Why would IT think MJ was a bad loser?
Didn’t he prevent IT from playing on Olympics? Not saying he’s a sore loser, but MJ sure held a grudge even after IT apologized…
@@okiedokie2894 that was after winning a championship not losing. And that was in response to IT being a sore loser. Nice attempt though..
Jordan is just different, he’s the epitome of cool.
Jordan can't dress well at all 😂😂😂
@@Himothy704 Why you worried about another man’s clothes. 🥴
Ain’t what I’m talking about at all, and even through all that, everybody wears his shoes.
MJ even makes being bald look badass.
@@Himothy704 You crazy? MJs suits were talked about from those of us who couldn't afford one from Walmart.. That man was always sharp on game day! Do your research!
@@Himothy704 you mean Goat!
MJ set the standard period. He’s just simply a hard act to follow. It’s like trying to compare Michael Jackson to any modern entertainer some come close but will never surpass.
Who comes close nowadays?
Michael Jordan was about basketball and competition! played hard everytime, offense and defense, spoke wisely and respected the greats and fans
The thing with Michael is he was perfectly imperfect and he knew that, so he didn’t try to act and pretend to be something he wasn’t. And that is mostly extinct today imo
So freaking true ❤
You were almost guaranteed to witness great and exciting basketball when watching MJ. His energy when floating over defenses and slam dunking was intoxicating.
You forgot that OPPOSING teams had to raise their games when MJ came to town so they wouldn't get embarrassed...!
Jordan was ultra competitive and you always had the feeling he was trying to give 150% and looking for a way to get better and win. He didn't go to a better team, he made his team the best through shear will.
Sheer will and a really good GM but agreed
it took only three years to sign a hof coach and draft scottie lmao. But the GOAT nonetheless
@@nick2gateway581 was Phil a HOF coach before MJ? How many pts did Pip avg as a rookie and why did Seattle trade him?
@@MH-us9pf everyone starts somewhere, and thats naive to believe they were only good b/c of mj. Scottie didn't pop immediately, but his raw talent was developed by the bulls into a top 50 player all time. That's how building a team works
@@nick2gateway581 we should reward going out and putting on a show no matter what
MJ stays forever in our heart …
MJ the GOAT.. WorldWide icon no doubt about it
100% agreed.
True, but he isn’t THE world icon when it comes to sport, no American in an American sport could be
@@kJ922-h3j He is most definitely a world icon. Jordan transcends the sport of basketball. He's bigger than basketball.
@@purplemonkeydishwasher4241 you need to read my comment again though 😂. He’s the world icon of basketball, but he isn’t close to the world icon of sport
What wins games? Great offense and great defense, and Jordan did it the best.
I still remember to this day that Allen Iverson cross Michael Jordan that was a classic
@@TheBurnonme Yup, just once. And then Jordan won the championship though.
@@TheBurnonme it speaks more about MJ's greatness when crossing him is considered one of AI's greatest accomplishments, 🤣
You have to respect Mike and Kobe’s dedication to their craft. They punched in the clock everyday no matter what. They never took for granted that they were able to do what they loved. There is a certain mythology around them because of how they represented this stoic dedication to their work
I love Collins takes and analysis, but this one Collins is dancing around the truth because he’s an advocate for Lebron being the GOAT. Michael Jordan was the fiercest and the most feared basketball player ever, MJ is the most iconic sport figure in the world, he’s the bar for any athlete regardless of sport.
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Is he? That’s surprising… When has he said Lebron is the goat?
LeBron doesn’t even make my top-10 all-time. I’m serious as a heart attack! Think about a draft. Who would you take and in what order? Would LeBron REALLY be a top-10 pick? Here’s my list:
(1)Kareem
(1) Magic
(1) Michael
Kobe
TD
Shaq
Bird
Wilt
Hakeem
Russell
Oscar
Dr. J
Garnett/Robinson/M. Malone
Let’s get serious. Are you taking LeBron over any of the top-9 on my list?
Did we watch the same video? Have you been smoking on that Tweed?!
@@DeCurtaRican you don’t know basketball
HIS GREATNESS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF 💯🔥
Not ONLY in AMERICA but around the world !🐐💪🏽
He’s world famous, but he definitely isn’t the most famous or the sporting icon of the world etc etc.
@@kJ922-h3jyou wanna bet name one player More famous I'll wait
@@ressestevenson7309 I mean already Ronaldo and Messi, Neymar would be too. Indian cricketers that you’ve never heard of will technically be known by more people overall. Basketball is USA, China and some European countries, it’s not big anywhere else. Now Michael Jordan was an exception when it comes to the fame of basketball players, things like the shoes and Space Jam helped that, but he still isn’t close to the biggest stars of the truly global sports
Michael Jordan is Ruthless lol 😂 challenging Earvin Magic Johnson right now at their age I love it competitive spirit 🏀
U SEE THEY SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST THE GOAT!!!!🐐👍🏾
You bring up an interesting point about Michael's rivals. He would've NEVER joined the Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Knicks, Pacers, Jazz.... to win a ring. He would've gone through his whole career without winning a ring than to join his rivals. LeBron and Michael experienced different feelings when they both won their first ever championship.
Lebron joined his rivals?
@@kingleo8048 Wade and Bosh would be rivals in Jordan's eyes
@@loosecannon6905 sure
Time has changed. If he was playing in Lebron's place in Cavs, he would have went to another team.
@@akilan it's always hypothetical arguments with you LeBron fans. You bring up nonsense comments and that can NEVER be answered. No one knows if Jordan would've left those Cavs teams if he was in LeBron's place after failing all the years, but MJ was also failing at the Bulls for SEVEN YEARS STRAIGHT and he stayed true to his team and turned them into a dynasty. So I don't think Jordan would've left the Cavs in your fantasy world because he's a competitor. LeBron just isn't built like Mike and Kobe.
Michael Jordan is the more than the most popular former athlete. Michael is the more famous person in world. Even today everyone knows the name Michael Jordan all over the world
When Jordan played, EVERYONE watched the Bulls. THE WORLD were bulls fans
Who cares about basketball now? The smallest American audience of all time and China because of Yao Ming. That's it. Nobody cares about basketball or are fans of any of Lebron's teams. IT STINKS
@@Dre2Dee2 the 90s were different. it's very hard to reach that level of stardom with all the distractions.
The most famous person in the world!? Are you insane 😂
i never was an mj fan, but i miss the age where players expressed respect to each other through fierce competition rather than through social media pampering, shared agents and super teams.
LJ's so-called player empowerment makes some sense in front of owners, but in the end of the day dilluted the sport from meaning and ultimately empowers only the most elite players
Facts 💯
Great analysis, well said and 100% accurate, Michael is the GOAT!
Because jordan is larger than life no one thought Michael would be there
When it was showtime, MJ never lost in the Finals. 6-0.
He played more than 6 yrs.🤔🤔🤔 What about all the other years. He lost in the first round😂😂😂😂😂
couldnt do anything without phil, scottie and arguably rodman
@@Sixx-O_2x so he is 6/15. Your guys are what 5/20?
@@Topagendadolla more like 4 In 20 lol
@@Sixx-O_2x God you guys are idiots...MJ made the Finals every year with the bulls since his Rookie year he had to learn how to win in a league that tackled him going to the basket..then he developed Pip..then 6-0
MJ is the GOAT to ever play the game of basketball.
The work ethic, the hard work, the way he pushed his team-mates, the way he took against his match-up and his will power to win the game. I'm blessed as a child to see his greatness, even if you are not a Bulls fan, you admired and appreciated what he did.
10 scoring titles, 5 MVP and 6 FMVP, never get to played a game 7 in Finals. Hands down the GOAT in basketball, for me he is even the GOAT of the athlete in the history of sports.
The reason why MJ was so popular, he is a perfect player and when step on the court he means business. His passion for the game is amazing. He will carry his team to win specially in the crunch time. He stayed in one team to win his 6 titles and don't need to pick his teammates. Not like Lebron he will pick his teammates and kick his teammates that he does not like. He made Nike a billion product and made basketball an international game.
As a sports fan of many I have seen many around the world but MJ i have to admit he is on different level by far no question or debate I have to admit.
There has been no other athlete to do a sidewayz mid air dunk just flying
Jordan the ultimate nba king.
Well said about MJ.
Excellent analysis, Colin. I completely agree with everything you said.
That’s so true how Jordan has aged well. More former athletes should take note
He's a quiet warrior. He let his game speak for him. And in retirement, he is still competitive yet recognizes that eras and times change. Aside from a minor jab here and there, he stays away from the NBA comparisons, which are nothing more than tactics to get eyes on screen.
Correction...Michael Jordan the most popular athlete EVER in history EVERYWHERE!
ABSOLUTELY……not! Not even close 😂 Americans have no idea how much their sports aren’t global do they
😂😂😂. You got so much to learn son. So much.
Finally a pro MJ segment from Colin
The GOAT 🐐 as well as the ultimate competitor!!!!!!!
I mean before Mj there was no player brand….Jordan brand is something like we’ve never seen before it’ll make Jordan and his career transcend times
Finally some respect for the goat from Colin
Well Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete ever! Was, Is and Always Will
Deon and Bo are both better athletes
@@igainconsistentgolfassocia4010 😂🤣 really most ppl don’t even know them
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Hu dose guys
@@NYCBX9
i agree lol. many people from different parts of the globe never heard those names
Best athlete not most notable or well known🤷..
You can’t whitewash some of the big choke jobs LeBron has had in the Finals, whereas Michael was perfect every single time, and one of those times was with the flu. That’s what separates the two. When times got tough in crunch time with titles on the line, both have risen to the occasion, but Michael did so 100% of the time. That’s greatness. It’s mindset and leadership, not stats. It’s why Brady has 7 rings and Rodgers only 1.
Thank you for your NCAA take and I agree with it 100%
Even more important, to me, was that great big smile on Lebron's face when MJ gave him a handshake and hug. I am certain that MJ meant a whole lot more to an up and coming basketball player named Lebron James than we will ever know. Wearing number 23 was no accident. They are probably the best of friends.
Michael Jordan is an Icon, the rest of these guys are just there.
Your Jordan commentary was 100% spot on.
what lebron fans won't acknowledge or can't understand is that Jordan's greatness transcends stats (which he also dominates). He was a force of nature on and off the floor. 22 years after retirement and he's still relevant. And when he walks into the any venue, he commands immediate and fixating attention. You can't quantify something like that. When the majority of living legends are in one roof, he still stood out far, far above the rest, and they all knew it.
true
Absolutely true
Yawn. Said by “Bullbangs.”
what lebron fans wont acknowledge the fact they are buying AIRJORDAN SHOES yet they still blind that LBJ is still the goat...
I like how MJ's worst is not even the average person's worst, let alone popular athlete.
No gun charges. No drug charges. No domestic abuse. No hit-and-runs. Not even a freaking DUI.
MJ probably the most popular athlete today retired or still active. His royalties is an indicator of his transcending popularity. He can FLY, just see his greatest clips no one compares now or historically. It's the only clips where people will actually stop to watch his amazing physical transcendent play.
Mike is a mans man and real men appreciate him.
You hit it on the head right there Colin! 💯
Those who lived through out those years
Know exactly why
Often imitated never duplicated
Everyone wanted to be like Mike
He entertained us and amazed us like no other
Mr Jordan earned the respect of fans and teammates and his peers if u like him or not
I only tune in for basketball talks, Colin. Thanks
you should try the football talks. I enjoy both.
I think his icon status started with when he left NC. The shackles imposed by Dean Smith came off and the world stage of the ‘84 Olympics where nba all stars did not win a single game against his team. Then of course, he exploded onto the nba scene with the most spectacular aerobatics ever seen. In those early days he went to the hoop in unbelievable fashion time after time. His marketing showcased his charm and uniqueness. Yes, his work ethic and competitiveness showed through and fans loved it. He paid a high price physically to get to the first championship and people admired that. His loyalty to his coaches and teams were also admirable. Although it must be said that without his endorsement money maybe he would have considered another team (the Bulls would have paid up tho). Lots of ways to describe why MJ has retained the aura, I’m sure
Wisconsin coach grabs Howard's waist... Yeah... you're totally right Colin, both coaches are to blame. 😒
Only one coach is to blame. Why do you refuse to hold Juwan accountable?
We all know why..
@@igainconsistentgolfassocia4010 love it. Fits the profile of a golfer I guess. Since we are throwing random accusations out there.
You are absolutely right , basketball fans and other sports loves Air Mike. Air Mike has excellent and class act behavior , even with all the millions he is making , maybe not the greatest chracter (leaving his wife and children for younger way younger female) ... but he display a GREAT RESPECT FOR FANS. And he is humble.
I’ve always gave lebron his respect and as someone that grew up watching him and Kobe. I thought and still think it’s not even a debate who the goat is Jordan is by far the goat. I do feel lebron gets a lot of disrespect. He is for sure a top 5 player all time.
he top 2 and isn't number 2
Lebron is amazing. He's a 10 on 10 on 10 on 10.
But Jordan is an 11
@@coding9152 he’s top 5 and ain’t number 1 or 2 😭🤣
@@aw98000 I think if he gets 1 more ring and the record then he seriously has a goat case. He already got longevity
The difference between lebron and Jordan in terms of individual accomplishments is an entire hall of Fame career.
2x champion
2x finals mvp
1x mvp
1x dpoy
9x scoring champion
3x all NBA defense first team
2x dunk contest champion
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Correction Colin, Michael wasn't just a great basketball player, he's the G.O.A.T
You never had to wonder if Jordan was going to play hard.
I clapped watching the last words about MJ, well said!
MJ will always be the best ever
MJ got the biggest cheer not because of any reason this video mentions, but because he is simply the GOAT.
I'm starting to doubt that Colin Cowherd really finds things 'funny' and 'interesting' 😎
Well said! Agree, loyalty and wanting to compete is much needed!
Damn that just kills the GOAT debate of Mike and Bron......its Jordan no question we can stop those arguments now
You do realize that colin is a lebron fan and considers lebron to be an arguable GOAT as well right? Btw, Steve Kerr calls LeBron an arguable GOAT too.
Micheal Jordan played five seasons without Scottie Pippen
84-85 38-44..First round exit
85-86. 30-52..First round exit
86-87. 40-42...First round exit
01-02. 37-45..out of playoffs
02-03. 37-45..out of playoffs
In the year before Micheal Jordan and LeBron James joined their team and the year after they left their team, their records were
83-84 bulls 27-55
84-85 bulls. 38-44
92-93 bulls 57-25
93-94 bulls 55-27
98-99 bulls 13-37 without Scottie Pippen
00-01 wizards 19-63
01-02 wizards. 37-45
02-03 wizards 37-45
03-04 wizards 25-57
02-03 cavaliers 17-65
03-04 cavaliers 35-47
09-10 cavaliers 61-21
10-11 cavaliers 19-63
09-10 heat. 47-35
10-11 heat 58-24
14-15 heat 37-45
2013-14 cavaliers 33-49
2014-15 cavaliers 53-29
2017- 18 cavaliers 50-32
2018-19 cavaliers 19-63
2017-18 lakers. 35-47
2018-19 lakers were 20-14 when LeBron James got injured on Christmas day.
As you can see When LeBron James joins a team, the team improves more than Michael Jordan and when LeBron James leaves a team, the team always goes into the tank.
Micheal Jordan, excluding the 94-97 seasons, when the NBA moved the three point line to 22 feet, was a career 28% three point shooter. LeBron James is a career 34% three point shooter
Micheal Jordan was a great defensive player, in an Era where you could handcheck. Playing defense is much easier when you can handcheck. For nearly 6'9 250 LeBron James' entire career he wasn't afforded the opportunity to handcheck.
THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR..LEBRON JAMES IS THE GOAT!!!!!
@@cp3417 I always get the sense Cowherd, CORRECTLY, believe LeBron james is the goat. He's just afraid to say it
@@vicepresidentmikepence889 don’t forget the fact that for most of Jordan’s career, the NBA did not have as much talent due to a whole bunch of expansion teams being added.
6-0 > 4-6
Correction: the most popular person on earth.
Every corner of the world knows his name
@@VideoRandomChannel Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan
Beautifully Said 💪🏾
Wow that really moving and probably the best explanation on MJ and just the plain truth ...
I saw the clip, several times. The coach did not "grab" Howard. He would have had more physical contact with Howard had he shaken his hand. More excuses for violent behavior by certain people. Sickening.
It's the principle
Yeah juwan is 6'8 and the other coach is like 5'9 and older 😁
It’s because certain people will NEVER take responsibility of their action. Even if their action are shown on TV, there will always be excuses
What are you talking about? Absolutely NOBODY is absolving Howard, but to act like Gard didn't also play a part is absurd. He puts his hand on Howard's arm and gives him a slight push (is it THAT much contact, no) and then stands in his way and blocks his path. He is clearly seeking out a confrontation. They are both wrong.
This is 100% Juwan here. Coach Gard “putting his hands on” Juwan is very weak and a pitiful attempt to make this a 50/50 blame assignment. (Can’t help but think about the “both sides” argument). Colin Herd clearly had his thoughts in college coaches even before this incident and is taken this as an opportunity to espouse his thoughts on the college coach dichotomy. Keep it, man. Not now. If I instigated an incident with everyone who touch my arm and stood in front of me to get my attention, (person wants to talk to me), when in a HAND SHAKE LINE, I hope someone would sit me down afterwards and explain proper decorum and sports etiquette. You just got beat, don’t look to fight the other team. Get them next time. This happens in high school and junior high. It shouldn’t happen in college.
His WINNING is why we love Michael Jordan period.
Howard walking to Gard and says “I’ll remember that.” Garb grabs his arm not in a threatening way and says “let me explain why I called the time out.” Why is trying to clear the air and explain something a suspends or offense? Only one coach person got violent.
is a coach grabbing the opposite coach normally basketball? didn't think so
@@retrodave3000 Coaches touch each other after a game all the time - usually in a cordial way. Context matters. He had no idea the guy was going to go Bezerk.
Colin does not want to lose any viewers.
@@retrodave3000 geez, I hope you aren't around any children to keep that culture going...
My grandmother lived in the village,never knew basketball ,but she definitely knew MJ and this was way back before social media
The sky is blue
he gave you his all every single night. never hung his head or pointed the finger. he just fought until the last play of the game
I love Mike.
Said it right about MJ, you and the rest of the people that works and loyalty to what they do for years!
MJ 🐐
Thank you you are the only one doing videos about this that told the truth I love your show I listen to you on the radio too!!!💞
Lol love that shot at KD using burner accounts 🤣
As far as the cavalier fans go I think most of their acceptance of Michael Jordan comes from having one a title in recent years. You said it before "winning cures everything".
GREAT TAKE....and he NEVER "load managed" his time....that is despicable!! MJ came to work EVERY effen day!!!! These players (that load manage their time) are an embarrassment!!
Yeah he just took two full seasons off
@@cheetosleopard9861 LOL, I was going to post the exact same thing
He left the game for 3 whole seasons but okay.
@@cheetosleopard9861 left at the peak of his prime to play baseball. Came back and won another 3peat. That only speaks greatness. Not playing for 2 years doesn't help you at all you become rusty and out of basketball shape. You clearly don't understand how winning 3 chips back 2 back after retiring is actually harder for a athlete.
@@romaniiofficial4952 thanks for putting common sense in place, I wonder why these geniuses don’t advise their favorite players to take two seasons off in their prime, so they could get a Threepeat, well someday
I am blessed i grew up watching His Airness MJ played in the 90s
Wrong as usual. Howard threw a punch at an assistant who never touched him. Howard never "defended himself" He was the agitator with regard to the punch he threw at someone who never touched him. Very suspect take by Colin 🤔
I still remember to this day that Allen Iverson cross Michael Jordan that was a eye opener for me
But that assistant put his hands on one of Juwans players that is the part that you’re missing… Juwan was defending his player
MJ is an international beast ! So was Kobe !
OMG Gard grabbed his elbow for half a second! Suspend him!
time elapsed is irrelevant: both coaches needed to chill...no excuses
One big point is that you don't see MJ often. he isn't on every other commercial or chat show. So as well as his greatest, his legacy, his contribution to making the game and the league what it is, you need to show love when you see him, cos it ain't that often.
You nailed it. He makes sure not to overexpose himself. So when you do see him it's damn near an event!
The people forget that LeBron James has a sideways history with Cleveland owners & many of the fans after he left (both times)..
What does that gotta do with fans
Nothing to do with the fans though
Didn't mention he's arguably the most captivating/exciting athlete to watch ever
Greg Gaurd did absolutety nothing wrong. Touched him in the hand shake line. Get real!