Michael Jordan is considered the greatest of all time in the NBA for many reasons. One of those reasons was his durability and relentless willingness to fight through any challenge throughout his career. Whether it was nagging injuries, sickness, or other obstacles, the legendary Chicago Bull always found a way to be out on the court for his team. This stands in stark contrast to many stars in today’s NBA, where load management has become a hot topic. When asked about the issue on a recent segment of “MJ: Insights to Excellence” on NBC, Jordan shared his candid opinion.
“Well, it shouldn’t be needed, first and foremost,” the legend said. “You know, I never wanted to miss a game because it was an opportunity to prove myself. It was something that I felt — the fans are there to watch me play. I want to impress that guy way up on top who probably worked his [butt] off to get a ticket or to get money to buy the ticket.”
