Michael Jordan’s legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time is undisputed, with his name still echoing through the halls of NBA history. Besides his incredible career with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan also made his mark on the international stage, representing Team USA and securing four gold medals during his college and NBA career.
Though Jordan is often regarded as the GOAT in the NBA, one former NBA star thinks his bar isn’t too high when it comes to Team USA. During a recent appearance on Sports Bio Center, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas stirred controversy by suggesting that Jordan shouldn’t be on Team USA’s all-time starting five. When asked to pick his ultimate lineup from the 1992 Olympics to the present day, Arenas left out Jordan in favor of other basketball legends.
“Let me go from the five. Give me Shaq. Can I go KD and Bron, three-four,” Arenas said.
Arenas was adamant in snubbing Jordan from the list. He went on to challenge the idea that Jordan’s Olympic performances were as legendary as his NBA career.
“Kobe… Who is the better shooting guard in the Olympics? Michael Jordan or Kobe. If we want to keep it a buck, we can say because Michael Jordan’s on the team, but did you see his Olympic performances? He wasn’t Michael Jordan,” he added.
Michael Jordan Shares the Story Behind A Dunk That Defined His Early Career
Jordan has had countless memorable moments throughout his illustrious NBA career. However, during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the former Washington Wizards star opened up about one particular dunk that still gives him excitement to this day.
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“I wish I could show you a film of a dunk I had in Milwaukee. It’s in slow motion, and it looks like I’m taking off—like somebody put wings on me. I get chills when I see it,” Jordan said.
This unforgettable dunk occurred on October 27, 1984. The game also saw Jordan make three other iconic dunks. In addition to these standout moments, the former NBA legend was pivotal in the Bulls’ success that night, contributing 21 points to the team’s performance.
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