“Biggest lie in America” – Frustrated Michael Jordan BASHED teammate for bad-mouthing him and calling him selfish

Michael Jordan's unwavering commitment to team success over individual achievements in the face of persistent accusations of selfishness.

“Biggest lie in America” – Frustrated Michael Jordan BASHED teammate for bad-mouthing him and calling him selfish

Bill Cartwright and Michael Jordan courtesy Getty images

Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players ever. He won six championships and got five MVP awards, showing he was super talented and competitive. But some people said he cared more about himself than his team’s success. There’s a story about him and his teammate Bill Cartwright that brings up this question.

In this story, they were playing against the New Jersey Nets, and Jordan got upset because his coach took him out of the game. He wanted to score even more points, and it seemed like he cared more about that than the team winning. Bill Cartwright, who was playing with Jordan, said that Jordan was complaining and that everyone else could have scored instead.

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But Michael Jordan strongly denied this story. He claimed it to be “Biggest lie in America.” He explained that the Bulls, the team he played for, didn’t just focus on him scoring. They wanted the whole team to do well. If Bill Cartwright couldn’t score, it wasn’t Jordan’s fault. Jordan could only pass the ball to him; he couldn’t make Cartwright score.

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What this tells us is that Jordan really wanted to win as a team. Yes, he was an amazing scorer, but he didn’t let his own success come before the team’s success. He was always ready to do whatever it took to win, whether that meant he had to score or help his teammates score.

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Michael Jordan’s unwavering commitment to winning: Debunking the myth of the ‘selfish scorer’

Michael Jordan’s competitiveness and determination were extraordinary. They set him apart from other players. He didn’t just focus on scoring; he worked hard on everything, like playing defence, getting rebounds, and passing the ball. Even though he’s known for his scoring, we should remember that he wanted to win above all else. His leadership was crucial in the Bulls’ success during the 1990s.

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Michael Jordan (image via NBA.com)

So, when we hear stories like the one with Bill Cartwright, we should remember that sometimes rumours and stories aren’t true, especially when it comes to famous people like Michael Jordan.

He was dedicated to the team’s success and worked incredibly hard. His commitment to winning, not just scoring for himself, is a big part of why he’s considered a legend in basketball. It teaches us about teamwork and leadership, showing us how important it is to put the team’s success ahead of personal achievements.

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