Before making his NBA comeback in 2001, Michael Jordan told detractors, “You can’t take all the things that I’ve done.
” Even after failing in his 2001 NBA return, Michael Jackson assured his detractors that nothing could ever erase his legacy.
Michael Jordan had to contend with criticism and skepticism from those who doubted not just his skill but also the purpose of his 2001 NBA comeback. Jordan maintained that nobody could possibly understand the “itch” he was experiencing at the moment, even in the face of the attention and criticism. ui
However, “His Airness” also pointed out that critics could keep their opinions to themselves as regardless of how he performs, his greatness and legacy would remain as they are.
“Everybody was so negative about what I was trying to do,” Jordan said of his decision to make an NBA comeback via ESPN.
“If I read every newspaper about negative things that I was trying to do, I swear I wouldn’t live in America. America’s supposed to be the free will to do whatever you choose, do whatever you want to do.”
“That’s all I’m doing. I’m not committing a crime here. I’m just trying to play a game of basketball,” he explained.
“What if I’m tired of playing YMCAs or the Boys and Girls Clubs? I want to step into the elite competition. If I can do it, great. If I can’t, that’s great, too. But you can’t take my six championships away. You can’t take all the things that I’ve done.”
