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Did you here Byron Russell call out Jordan about his HOF speech saying he will take him on anytime. MJ could still play in the NBA and look bad and I truly believe that.Fuck Russell and his no Jazz winning ass
“When I did come back in 1995 and we played Utah in ’96, I’m at the center circle and Bryon Russell is standing next to me. I said, ‘You remember the [comments] you made in 1994 about, ‘I think I can guard you, I can shut you down, I would love to play against you? Well, you’re about to get your chance.’ ”
When the teams met in the ’98 Finals, Jordan hit his famous championship-clinching shot after knocking Russell backward. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and point guard John Stockton, who also were being inducted, both shook their heads as Jordan told the story.
“From this day forward,” Jordan said, “if I ever see him in shorts, I’m coming at him.”
Russell said Jordan’s story was accurate and that he was honored, not offended, by his words.
“It was during my rookie year,” Russell said. “He turned to Karl [Malone] and said, ‘Hey Karl, is that your rookie?’ I really did say that to him. Karl was laughing and [Jordan] was laughing, too. …I guess I motivated him to come back. There had to be other reasons. You know he likes all challenges.
“Out of all the people he came across, he thought about me. I’m happy to be in his Hall of Fame speech.”
Russell to Jordan: Game on - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
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