Its sad that Jordan can't find something that gives him as much pleasure as playing ball, but I don't feel sorry for him in part because he made my life miserable as a Knicks fan. Not to mention he had a very long, productive, and lucrative career. Even at 40 he gave younger players fits.

If I feel bad for any baller its someone like Earl "The Goat" Manigault who from many knowledgeable people like Kareem was one of the greatest ever, but never got a chance to show what he could do in the pros because of his own personal demons, and some coaches who made his life harder for him than it had to be.

Jordan had a great career the likes of which we may never see again. It can't be easy for someone to reach the heights he did as an athlete and worldwide celebrity to go back to being a mere mortal like the rest of us, but I don't feel sorry for him. Especially after his HOF induction speech. Sounded like a bitter old man who didn't appreciate how good he had it, and still does.