He firmly believed that as long as he kept up his training, and as long as the team could improve its roster, he could return as king.
But today, Jordan's mindset was completely different.
Roger was still so young, while he had already begun a slow decline... This kind of powerlessness, when others are still shouting "Hurry up" and you're already completely spent, is enough to make any man fall into self-doubt.
Michael Jordan sat on the ground, looking calmer than people imagined.
In people's expectation, Michael Jordan should have been furious, ready to tear down the entire United Center.
But he didn't, he just sat on the floor, his head buried in his knees.
Actually, this wasn't calm; Jordan had simply been utterly defeated tonight.
Have you ever seen a dead man get angry?
In the stands, Reinsdorf closed his eyes.
Finally, the long dream ended.
This season, Reinsdorf once thought his dream could continue.