The lockdown imposed because of COVID-19 seems to be encouraging more and more veterans to indulge in talking to fans. Moreover, these former players have topics to talk about since ESPN’s Michael Jordan centric docuseries ‘The Last Dance’ is currently the talk of the town.

What’s better is that they’re using social media to reach out to the community. That makes sure everyone stays safe and the virtual socialization reaches a larger number of people. Former Chicago Bulls player Toni Kukoc recently did the same as fans asked him several questions about his time with the team.

How Michael Jordan made a Bulls fresher change his game

The official NBA Twitter page posted a tweet recently. It was to remind everyone that the former Chicago Bulls’ shooting guard Toni Kukoc was going to answer questions posed to him by fans. Seems like the fans came through as they asked some very important questions.

One such question that popped up for us was, “Did you have to change your way to play to fit in the Bulls?”

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Now, the usual answer from any player who was with the Bulls in that era would revolve around yes. After all, the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, was present. The NBA community very well knew that if you were playing alongside MJ, you would have to adjust to his rules and level up to his standards.

However, Kukoc didn’t have to. We’re not sure if that played out in his benefit, but he sure thinks it did.

“Michael (Jordan) literally retired the day I landed in Chicago,” Kukoc revealed. “Him not being with the team that year actually opened the door to play more my natural position, to get minutes and experience of hitting some last second shots.”

Then talking about the then Bulls’ head coach Phil Jackson’s faith in his game, Kukoc said, “Phil had a hunch that I could make those last-minute shots so he gave me opportunities during the first season to shoot those shots, and it paid off later.”

Kukoc had to adjust ultimately

Toni Kukoc reported to the Bulls in 1993 even though they had drafted him in 1990. Michael Jordan retired for the first time that year. However, he also made his first comeback one season later. Inevitably, Kukoc had to adjust.

“Once Michael came back, I needed to adjust my game and play different positions, actually. Overall, once I got adjusted with my weight and strength I think I was fine playing with the Bulls the rest of my career,” the Croatian native concluded.

Well, we can’t argue with Michael Jordan’s fearsome presence. You had to take a step back with the legend Toni. It was what it was.

Fans asked Kukoc many more questions other than this one. Here’s part of the video: