JAKARTA Memories of today, 29 years ago, November 1, 1994, the NBA Basketball club Chicago Bulls retired the jersey number 23 belonging to its former famous star, Michael Jordan. The effort was perpetuated after one year ago Jordan chose to retire.

Previously, Jordan was known as a talented basketball player at the Chicago Bulls. He was not only able to bring the Chicago Bulls to become champions, but was also able to increase the passion for the NBA competition. Many also call Jordan a world basketball living legend.

Hard work will not betray the results. That’s what Michael Jordan was passionate about. He is determined to choose a way of life as a basketball player. That confidence increased when defending his college team, North Carolina University.

His action playing basketball amazed many eyes. The excitement brought results. He was able to penetrate the NBA in 1984. At that time he was proposed by the Chicago Bulls. He also officially wore the number 23.

Jordan did not immediately present his first season title with the Chicago Bulls. However, Jordan slowly challenged himself to be the best. The statistics of the game are increasing. He was able to score a lot of points for his team.

Ulam’s beloved pinnacle arrives. Michael was able to present three titles in a row. From 1991 to 1993. The title was able to prove his capacity as a world basketball star. Blessings also approached him. Advertising offers and playing movies came.

Jordan’s life only changed when his father died. His father’s departure at the peak of his career made Michael lose his way. He seemed to have no motivation. Instead of motivation, the spirit of playing basketball, a loved one begins to drastically decrease.

Jordan also made a decision that shocked the whole world. He chose to retire in October 1993.

All of this illustrates the longing for a Michael Jordan. Since his departure, the NBA competition has lost traction. This is marked by the decline in ticket sales, the decline in basketball broadcast ratings on TV, and the receding sales of merchandise. He’s indeed a miracle.

The man who was born in Brooklyn, New York, February 17, 1963, has made the NBA more popular worldwide. Throughout his career, Jordan has succeeded in bringing the Chicago Bulls to three NBA titles (and three more after returning from retirement in the 1996, 1997, and 1998 eras). He also won five of the best players in the regular round and six of the best players in the final round. Don’t forget, Jordan also contributed two Olympic gold medals for the United States,” wrote Nurdin Saleh in his article in Tempo Magazine entitled Meindukan Jordan (2004).

Jordan, who chose to retire, changed everything. NBA competition is like losing its charm. Likewise with the Chicago Bulls. The club that made up its name also felt lost. However, losing the Chicago Bulls did not reduce the club’s respect for Jordan.

A year after Jordan chose to retire, Chicago also held a tribute to his departure. Chicago Bull then held a ceremony to retire Jordan’s jersey number 23 on November 1, 1994.

The event took place with emotion. Jordan, coach, and Chicago Bulls players are so deep in joy. Even though Jordan finally chose to return to the NBA stage with Chicago in 1995.

In early November 1994, when Jordan retired for the first time, his team paid tribute to Jordan. The Chicago Bulls held a ceremony to retire Jordan’s jersey number 23 in Central America.

As first imagined, that retirement was a night full of intimacy and warmth involving Jordan, coaches, and his teammates, and fans. Jordan had an impressive journey with the Chicago Bulls. The team has followed Jordan every big leap,” explains Roland Lazenby in the bookBlood on the Horns (2013).