Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls is the biggest reason behind his status as the GOAT of basketball. Jordan used his competitive fire as fuel to lead the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships.
While playing with Jordan ensured a lot of success for his teammates, there were times when Mike demanded a bit too much from his teammates. Former Bulls center Bill Cartwright got fed up with Michael’s constant criticism in the locker room and even told MJ that he’d break both of his legs if he didn’t stop.
“Michael is just killing Cartwright all the time,” Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune revealed. “In the locker room, in front of everybody. Cartwright gets Michael aside, and he says, ‘Look, if you do anything like that again, you will never play basketball. Because I’m gonna break both your legs.'”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYXSzTyeM8
Tough love was Michael Jordan’s way of motivating his teammates. For some, it worked, while for others, it had a negative impact. The constant humiliation from Jordan turned out to be too much for Bill Cartwright.
The above-attached clip is the perfect example of the rocky relationship between Cartwright and Jordan. Cartwright ultimately left the Bulls in 1994 after being a part of three championship runs.
Michael Jordan’s Tough Love Worked Well For Steve Kerr
Michael Jordan may have constantly humiliated Bill Cartwright in front of everyone, but Jordan took things one step further with Steve Kerr.
Kerr and Jordan had a heated scuffle during one practice session, which led to Kerr getting punched in the face by MJ. The fight took place in the heat of the moment, with Michael Jordan getting thrown out of the practice by Phil Jackson.
One would assume it must have destroyed Kerr and Jordan’s relationship. However, that’s far from the truth. Their bond was never broken, and after a family strategy, their bond got even stronger.
All things considered, Jordan’s hunger for winning may have led to him losing a plethora of friends, but it ultimately helped Michael Jordan in becoming the greatest player of all time.
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