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Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan pauses in the third quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics Friday, June 14, 1996 in Seattle. The Sonics beat the Bulls, 89-78. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
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Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan pauses in the third quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Seattle SuperSonics Friday, June 14, 1996 in Seattle. The Sonics beat the Bulls, 89-78. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
NBA legend Michael Jordan is as iconic as one can get. Needless to say, thanks to his immense success, there are countless comparisons even to date. Whether it is LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or others, they have all been compared to MJ at some point in time.
Recently, WNBA legend Sue Bird put in a phenomenal performance during the WNBA playoffs. She did a ‘shrug’ celebration and guess what? All the MJ comparisons started coming.
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Fans on Twitter were quick to voice their opinions on this issue. Safe to say, they don’t think comparing WNBA legend Sue Bird and Michael Jordan is a good idea.
NBA fans go into a frenzy with the latest Michael Jordan comparison
The WNBA postseason is well and truly on with the Seattle Storm taking on the Washington Mystics. Seattle legend Sue Bird put in a phenomenal performance to lead her team to victory. The Mystics went 2-0 down on the series while Seattle advances to the WNBA semifinals.
The 41-year-old Bird became the oldest player in WNBA history to record a double-double. Moreover, she scored 18 points and 10 assists for the night to help her team get the better of the opposition.
After one of her plays, Bird brought out the iconic ‘shrug’ celebration. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was famous for doing the shrug during his time in the NBA.
Here’s what NBA Twitter had to say regarding the Bird and MJ comparisons.
don’t disrespect Michael Jordan like this again for the love of god https://t.co/DiTi93O85F
— Devante ☔️ (@dxvanteog) August 22, 2022
comparing sue bird to michael jordan is hella disrespectful
— 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙩 🦖 (@OwnHimKawhi) August 21, 2022
In all seriousness, please use other wnba gr8s to compare to. This doesn't help the women's game
— Chavis Consulting (@echavis) August 22, 2022
I respect those athletes but their greatness and achievements doesn’t have to compare to the NBA. They simply don’t have the the opportunities to achieve the same level of greatness . To compare the 2 leagues will never be fair . We can appreciate both without comparing tho.
— Saint Christopher (@chrisgoingoff) August 22, 2022
And people thought comparing LeBron to MJ was disrespectful. 😬🤣
— B5point3 (@DeltaOn4s) August 21, 2022
As the above reactions suggest, people were quick to call out the comparisons. Interestingly enough, Sue Bird happened to knock Washington out of the playoffs and Jordan played his final years in the NBA for a team from the same city.
While many might associate Michael Jordan with only the Chicago Bulls, he spent an important part of his career in the Washington Wizards. MJ came out of retirement and joined the team during the 2001-02 season.
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DATE: 10/20/01 PHOTO BY : JOEL RICHARDSON DIG MICHAEL JORDAN AND THE WIZARDS HOST NEW JERSEY NETS (Photo by The The Washington Post via Getty Images) | Courtesy: Getty Images
In fact, a 38-year-old Jordan managed to get nominated in the All-Star game for both his seasons in Washington. He retired with an average of 21.2 points, 4.4 assists, and 5.9 rebounds.
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