Michael Jordan's Tenure with the Washington Wizards: Did it Affect His Legacy?

Every sports star fails sooner or later. Even though Michael Jordan pronounced in many commercials that he had failed many many times, as though none of us really realised this point. To him, his tenure with the Wizards might not have been a failure, if not for the sacking at the end. His failings in life began when he wasn't drafted into his high school team. We, as spectators and fans, never felt those failures. We saw only success—game winning shots, million dollar endorsements and championship rings, not to mention a slew of other awards and accolades. To his fans, MJ was immortalised when he hit that final game-winning shot. For many, including myself, it was the greatest moment in sporting history. Yet, MJ still had the itch. He came back with the Wizards—and yes, we forgave him for looking a little odd in that uniform. His body, though still in great shape, had the touch of the middle-aged about it. He was still great, in bouts, but he never captured our imagination like ... (link)