Michael Jordan took aim at the NBA’s modern load management trend during NBC’s “MJ: Insights to Excellence” series, saying players should always honor fans who pay to watch them play. “I never wanted to miss a game — it was an opportunity to prove something and to impress the guy who worked hard to afford a ticket,” Jordan said.
He recalled pushing through a sprained ankle early in his career and famously playing through illness during the 1997 NBA Finals “Flu Game”, scoring 38 points to lead Chicago past Utah. “You have a duty to show up — even if you’re sick or tired. Once you’re out there, emotion takes over,” he added.
Jordan’s remarks reignited debate over the balance between player health and fan expectations in today’s NBA.
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