Final Chapter of the Michael Jordan Phenonemon: The Intangibles Effect

I’ve saved the best for last. “The Intangibles Effect” is the most important of the effects of the Michael Jordan Phenomenon (MJP). First, though, an update. Those who profess that Jordan is undeniably the best player ever have their viewpoints affected by five effects. The Bill Russell Effect causes people to [...]

The Selective Memory Effect

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 [...]

The Jim Brown Effect

The third contributing effect to the Michael Jordan Phenomenon (MJP) is the “Jim Brown Effect.” While the Long Term Memory Loss Effect serves to eliminate from consideration those who came before Jordan, this effect removes those who came after Jordan.
The foundation for this effect came – of course – from Jim Brown, a running [...]

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 [...]