- Steve Kerr says Michael Jordan used to spiritually dominate NBA games
- Kerr explains that opponents didn’t think they could beat Jordan after just seeing him on the court
- Steve Kerr adds that players were afraid of Michael Jordan and that he had an influence over the entire league
Steve Kerr is one of Michael Jordan‘s legendary teammates, a key role player in helping the Chicago Bulls achieve their second threepeat between 1996 and 1998.
For those three seasons, Steve Kerr played alongside Michael Jordan, having played against him for five years before they teamed up. He had a complete view of Michael Jordan as a teammate and an opponent. And Kerr spoke about the power of his aura.
“Michael just dominated games spiritually and emotionally. You remember it, Rex,” Steve Kerr said.
“Like, you walk out there on the floor and you looked down, cuz I was an opponent you know. Many years playing against Michael. You walked onto the floor back then and you saw him and you’re kind of like, ‘Yeah, I don’t think we’re gonna beat this guy.’”
Steve Kerr then added, “He held sway over the entire league. Everybody just was afraid of him.”
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Michael Jordan had an unmatched charisma, many players of the 90s have admitted that teams were beaten before the ball was tipped during the Chicago Bulls’ era of dominance. Michael Jordan was integral to that, he was the undisputed king of the NBA during his prime.
John Salley Once Said Every NBA Player Was Afraid Of Michael Jordan
By the time he returned from his first retirement, Michael Jordan had already won seven scoring titles, three championships, three Finals MVPs, and three MVP awards. He was considered the greatest by far.
For other players, his presence was intimidating. And for those who doubt it, John Salley once explained that every NBA player feared Michael Jordan in his prime.
“I knew we weren’t going to lose… When you walk in you already know you’re going to win? When you walk in. You see the other guys looking at you… Everybody was afraid of Michael. Everybody.”
Michael Jordan’s competitive spirit meant he wanted to be the best player on the court every night. He barely took games off to rest; he played all 82 games in nine out of his 15 NBA seasons.
When his opponents knew that the GOAT was going to be on the floor every night, no matter what, looking to dominate them, the reflex action was surely to be afraid. And who can blame them for it?
Michael Jordan Had A Ruthless Mentality And A Lot Of Confidence
Michael Jordan was able to create an aura of fear around himself because he performed on the court every night he was available to play. But it wasn’t just his game that did the talking, Michael Jordan’s ruthless mentality played a big role in cultivating his image.
“When I’m on my game, I don’t think there’s anybody that can stop me. It’s a strong feeling, and it has strong implications: Once I get the ball, you’re at my mercy.
“There’s nothing you can say or do about it. I own the ball, I own the game, I own the guy guarding me: I can play him like a puppet. I don’t do that in life, I don’t do that in society. But in a game—when I’m on—yes.”
Looking back at his career, it is easy to wonder how Michael Jordan dominated at the level he did in the NBA. But one look into his mentality is enough to dispel any doubt.
Michael Jordan was the main man on the court every time he stepped on it, his opponents and sometimes even his teammates did not matter. There is a reason he is still considered by most fans to be the greatest player of all time.
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