Let’s say Jordan never came back to the NBA after the Bulls first 3peat. How do you think his legacy would be perceived? Would he have surely lost the GOAT title long ago? Would Kobe have a case against him? Would he still be as popular as he is now?
What would his legacy been like had he retires for good after the first 3 peat?
He’d probably be seen as closer to Bird and Magic but the best of the three. They’d all be guys who burned super bright but didn’t have as long of careers as they could’ve. So probably top five all time but I think the GOAT convo would be more slanted to LeBron and Kareem