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The conversation started after Jordan was asked about the NBA’s current load-management crisis which has seen NBA stars like Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard miss a plethora of contests every year. Unsurprisingly, one of the GOAT’s of the game doesn’t love the idea of missing time.
Jordan is far from the only legend of his era to criticize load management, but trying to compare the two eras is like comparing apples and oranges. The game was far more physical in Jordan's era, but the game is much faster today, and more demanding even without the level of physicality that existed in the '80s and '90s.
Michael Jordan offered his insights on load management in the NBA: He doesn’t like it. The six-time NBA Finals MVP discussed load management in the second installment of “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” as part of the NBA on NBC’s Tuesday broadcast.
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NBA legend Michael Jordan has thoughts on load management in today's game. The Chicago Bulls icon called out players sitting out of games to rest, saying that he would never miss a game if he could avoid it because of his duty to the fans.
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Michael Jordan criticizes load management for today’s NBA players: ‘It shouldn’t be needed’
Michael Jordan didn’t believe in load management, even when he was violently ill. “I never wanted to miss a game because it was an opportunity to prove,” the Hall of Famer said.