Michael Jordan doesn’t understand that “load management” exists

ByNBAUSA


Michael JordanThe second “episode” of ” MJ: Insights to Excellence » aired on NBC, and again we’re left wanting more… This time, Mike Tirico quizzed Michael Jordan on a topic that’s been talked about a lot over the years: “workload management.”

As with all former glories, “His Highness” is vehemently against it and does not understand that the players adhere to this rule, which was certainly imposed by their headquarters.

“First of all, it shouldn’t be necessary.” » he believes. “I never wanted to miss a match because it was a chance to prove something. I told myself the fans were there to see me play. I wanted to impress this guy at the top of the stands, who probably worked hard to afford a seat or saved up to buy a seat.”

Duty of the artist

Mike Tirico then asks him if he thinks he’s a Pistons fan at the Palace of Auburn Hills, too. “Yeah, because I know he’s probably yelling at me, and I want to shut him up.” laughs Michael Jordan. “He’s calling me names. I really want to shut him up . . .”

Away or at home, Michael Jordan would never miss an opportunity to “perform”, as an artist and showman.

“You have a duty: if people want to see you, and you as an artist are there to entertain them, you have to put on a show for them, right? So if people come to see me play, I don’t want to miss that opportunity. Physically, if I can’t, then I can’t… But if physically I can, and I just don’t want to, that’s another way.

This is an argument that has already been heard among current players, and for this reason The NBA follows superstar rests very closely conducted during away matches. Viewers who only get to see LeBron James or Stephen Curry once a year should not be penalized.

The discussion ends at “Flu Game”but can we talk about “load management” in the finals round? Tyrese Halliburton, Kevin Durant and Damian Lillar insisted on playing injured in the playoffs and paid a high price…



2025-10-29 08:49:00

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