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Jordan wasn't charismatic, come again? That's why he had more endorsements than any athlete ever. Madison Ave decides charisma and likeability and he had it. Maybe Tiger Woods now is close to Jordan, but I doubt it.

Jordan was an arrogant MOFO who was supreme and one of the few on the planet that can talk it up and always back it up.

JOrdan made more money on madison ave than any other person on the planet during his era.

A gambling problem, a near nervous break down or whatever he did during his baseball days. even when he did that he made freakin "Space Jame". Many marital problems, who knows what elese.

Super human healing ability (roids??) the man was on another plane than us mortals.

Kobe is of the same, and the best are not always the most likable person. His image was ruined with his stupid sloppy seconds injection of DNA with that slut, and he may be a bit dumb, but his talent and athletic build surpassed Jordan.

I respect what Raja did. A little Zenmasterish to say the least. Of course it meant something when he roped Kobe. Of course he did it to send a message. In such a series as this one, the Suns know they have to be looked at as being choirboys so when they give the notion of being dirty it causes the game to be officiated more closely.

Thus discouraging physical play -- which had been to the advantage of the Lakers.