Words by Jason Cordner
Micheal Jordan can always be counted on to keep it real, when addressing the current NBA product. The NBA legend said having a couple of teams dominate the league every year hurts the competition both on and off the court.
“I think it’s going to hurt the overall aspect of the league from a competitive standpoint,” MJ told Cigar Aficionado Magazine. “You’re going to have one or two teams that are going to be great, and another 28 teams that are going to be garbage. Or they’re going to have a tough time surviving in the business environment.”
The super teams in question likely refer to the Warriors and the Cavaliers, both of which have been to the NBA championship the past three years. The two teams are already favorites to face off against each other again, with the Warriors predicted to win the 2018 title for the third time in four years.
The Other Good But Not Great Teams MJ Is Talking about
In all honestly, Michael could be on to something. Minus the Warriors and Cavaliers, how many other good teams are there?
A Boston Celtics team with a fascinating young core led by Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward? The Houston Rockets, led by Chris Paul, James Harden and one of the league’s most dangerous offenses? The trio of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony in Oklahoma City? The always dangerous San Antonio Spurs behind Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich?
Jordan Shouldn’t Talk
Micheal Jordan and his 90’s Bulls won six championships in that decade. Could have won more but Jordan took sometime off to play baseball. In that span, the league only had a handful of good teams. Only difference between now and then, the good teams where largely in the Eastern Conference. Pacers, Pistons, Magic and Knicks, were good in the 90’s but Jordan made it look so effortless. Kinda like the way LeBron James and Kevin Durant do now.
