Within one year of joining the NBA, Michael Jordan became a sensation nationwide. However, when he sustained an injury in the following year, it attracted even more media attention to the Chicago Bulls. Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, reflected on the situation and felt that they may have been too open with Jordan, causing it to resemble a soap opera.
Reinsdorf and the Bulls’ front office consulted three different doctors to make Jordan realize the seriousness of his injury. Unfortunately, their approach backfired when Jordan chose to focus on the more favorable odds instead. Reinsdorf was baffled by Jordan’s determination to return and play on a struggling team.
Despite their differences, they reached a compromise, allowing Jordan to gradually return to the court. Ultimately, this episode highlighted Jordan’s competitive spirit and set the stage for the success of the Bulls.
