Analyzing the Michael Jordan Phenomenon: The Long Term Memory Loss Effect

The next two effects work together. The Long Term Memory Loss Effect takes care of players before and contemporary with Jordan, while the Jim Brown Effect deals with players after Jordan.
The Long Term Memory Loss Effect is the effect where Jordan’s worshipers conveniently forget the great players who came before him. The two most notable [...]

Analyzing the Michael Jordan Phenomenon: The Bill Russell Effect

For a definition of the Michael Jordan Phenomenon (MJP), check my page titled as such.
If the stats and the accomplishments don’t render Jordan as unquestionably the best ever, then why do so many people believe that as if it were obvious fact? Well, there are several reasons:
1. The Bill Russell Effect
2. The Long Term Memory [...]

Analysis of 1985-86 Celtics vs. 1995-96 Bulls

The 1995-96 Bulls may have gone 72-10, but they are in no way the best team of all time. We all have to remember that a team’s record depends as much on the quality of their competition as their own level of play.
I always point out to myopic Bulls fans or Jordan-worshipers that the [...]