The NBA chose this image for Stark's trading card, but on the card, the background board only featured Grant, with Jordan having been Photoshopped out.
This was akin to the incident where the GOAT was posterized and the video was mysteriously never found.
His divinity, how could it possibly be shaken by a mere Starks.
And the same went for his comeback, how could someone as perfect as Jordan possibly be associated with pure profit-seeking?
So, Nike directed the media to interpret the comeback from the angle of passion and resilience, completely omitting the three demands he had forced upon management.
The sports world awaited Jordan's statement with bated breath, curious as to how he would announce his return.
In truth, Jordan was also vexed by this matter.