Let’s say Jordan never came back to the NBA after the Bulls first 3peat. How do you think his legacy would be perceived? Would he have surely lost the GOAT title long ago? Would Kobe have a case against him? Would he still be as popular as he is now?
What would his legacy been like had he retires for good after the first 3 peat?
People called him the GOAT before the second run. I think the thing it changes most is how quickly LBJ get into that convo and then takes that crown. Kobe probably shines harder too.