Many fans and analysts consider Michael Jordan the primary reason so many NBA legends did not win an NBA championship. Jordan dominated his era at a magnitude that many notable names eventually retired from the league without having won a championship. Recently, while talking about His Airness, Hollywood actor Ken Marino named a few legends that went ringless due to Jordan’s prowess on-court and his dominance off-it.

Recently, actor Ken Marino appeared on ‘The Rich Eisen Show.’ Marino, Eisen, and co-host Chris Brockman discussed various topics involving his new show and Marino’s love for the New York Knicks.

NBA legends that could have won a ring

Host Rich Eisen decided to troll Mariono’s love for the Knicks. He mentioned how Marino would be let down due to the final result of the games he attended back in the day, taking a jab at the Knicks. Marino quickly deployed the defense to protect the New-York side.

The 2013 Streamy Award Winner stated the obvious: “Michael Jordan destroyed everybody.” That is when Rich Eisen discussed who would win a ring if the Chicago Bulls legend did not exist.

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Eisen started the conversation by mentioning, “If Jordan didn’t exist, Ewing would have rings.” Marino brought up that Charles Barkley would have a ring. He even mentioned Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller.

Co-host Chris Brockman brought up the duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone. And how the Utah Jazz could have also won a championship. Rich Eisen also mentioned Portland Trail Blazers legend Clyde Drexler as another potential winner.

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All three agreed when Eisen mentioned that Magic Johnson would have won another championship if it wasn’t for Michael Jordan. Moreover, Ken Marino added another name to the list by mentioning Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon.

Michael Jordan leaves little room for the GOAT debate

The perpetuity of the GOAT debate aside, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls seemingly are the reason why many NBA legends failed to win a ring during their playing days. Jordan was arguably the best player then and is still considered the GOAT of basketball.

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Even Ken Marino had to accept that Jordan was the greatest despite his love for Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks. However, it does make one wonder how many players were denied a championship due to MJ.

Could they have won a ring? Let us know in the comments below.