The fourth effect of the Michael Jordan Phenomenon (MJP) I have seen is the Selective Memory Effect when dealing with the facts of Jordan’s own career. The media and the myopic fans especially focus on the six championships. I’ve heard terms like “the ultimate winner” and that he “never missed a clutch shot” or “never [...]
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August 9, 2008
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 [...]
June 28, 2008
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 [...]
