Apr 06 2009
Michael Jordan and Others Elected in the Hall of Fame
You know him well and for many years we got to see Michael Jordan sticking the tongue out for a high flying drive to the basket; where he was probably leading the Chicago Bulls to a win or another championship title. We haven’t seen Michael lace them up lately and he was on the court with the Washington Wizards the last time he played in the NBA. He is now a part of the ownership group in Charlotte; where he works closely with the Bobcats team, trying to make them the next NBA dynasty. The Bulls were a dynasty in the 1990’s and Michael Jordan was a big reason why. Many have called him the greatest basketball player to ever live and now the NBA Hall of Fame recognizes this great basketball player.
Michael was elected in the Hall of Fame today and you won’t find one NBA player, coach, or fan that will say he doesn’t deserve it. Everybody in the world knew he belonged in the Hall of Fame and that has now become official. So what does Michael think about his induction into the prestigious NBA Hall of Fame? ”I don’t like being up here for the Hall of Fame because at that time your basketball career is completely over,” Jordan said. “I was hoping this day would be 20 more years, or actually go in when I’m dead and gone.” Jordan is a very humble athlete and I am glad I got the chance to see him play. He is the greatest one ever and I think the 6 NBA Championships proves that. We may be witnessing another great one in Kobe Bryant and he’s on that Michael Jordan path to success, but for now, all of the comparisons of young talented NBA players will only be compared to Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan wasn’t the only one to get elected in the NBA Hall of Fame today and some other notable stars and coaches got in too. The Utah Jazz organization and their fans got to see the talented point guard John Stockton and their current coach Jerry Sloan get voted in today. The Admiral David Robinson from the San Antonio Spurs made it in today; along with coach of women’s basketball at Rutgers C. Vivian Stringer. Stockton is the all-time assists leader in the NBA, so most thought he would make it in today. I know David Robinson wasn’t sure if he would make it in, according to a story that Dominque Wilkins told from the Atlanta Hawks. He said that Robinson wasn’t too sure if he would make it in and Nique told him he was a sure lock to make it this year. David Robinson was a great role model for the NBA and his service to the United States Navy.
It has to be a good feeling for NBA players like John Stockton and David Robinson to go in the Hall the same year as Michael Jordan. I have seen all 3 of these guys play and they were great for the NBA and they will be even better for the NBA Hall of Fame. I’m sure people associated with the Jazz team are excited to see two of their own go in with John Stockton and Jerry Sloan. Congratulations to the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs for creating athletes and coaches that are Hall of Fame worthy. Also, a nice honor for the basketball program at Rutgers and I’m sure lots of young ladies will want to go there now and be a part of a Hall of Fame coaching system for women’s basketball.
