If Jordan does not retire, will the Bulls really win eight consecutive championships?

"If Jordan does not retire, can the Bulls win eight consecutive championships?" This question has been quarreling in the fan circle for almost 30 years. Some people think that Jordan is invincible and playing for two years is purely Olajuwon's bargain; some people think that eight consecutive championships are pure nonsense, and both spiritual and physical overdrawn, and even gods can't stand it. Today, let’s talk about the possibility of this from the perspectives of lineup, opponents, and management infighting.

Let me first talk about the conclusion: Eight consecutive championships? Suspension! But there is a real chance to win four consecutive championships or even five consecutive championships!

Why do you say that? Let's see what the Bulls are in 1993. After winning the championship that year, Jordan himself admitted that he was exhausted both physically and mentally, and his father was even more insulting. What about the team? Pippen was in a fit of the 7-year, 22 million child labor contract. Grant was dissatisfied with Jordan's privileges, and the conflict between Zen master and management intensified. Klaus even wanted to exchange Pippen for McGrady. With this atmosphere, even if Jordan holds on, he will be able to pass the Rockets level in 1994? Dameng won 5 wins and 1 loss against the Bulls in the past two years, and defeated the Bulls in the regular season. Therefore, if the first retirement did not happen, if the Rockets met the finals in 1994, it would be hard to say that the winner would be. Maybe Jordan's career would have to add a "finals defeat."

But what if Jordan survived 94 years, what if? O'Neal and Penny's Magic did play the Bulls who had just come back in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but don't forget that Jordan only made 17 games back then, and his condition was far from full. If you fight continuously, with Jordan's ability to adjust, the 1995-year revenge magic will not be a big problem. As for 1996? 72 wins + magic tricks in the finals have proved that the full Bulls are still invincible. So, if Jordan does not retire, the Bulls will likely win 4-5 championships in the six years between 93 and 98, but eight consecutive championships? It's as difficult as climbing to the sky!

Why is it impossible to win eight consecutive championships? Quote Cole’s words - Winning is also a kind of pressure! In the third year of three consecutive championships, the Bulls are at the end of their strength, with a record of 57 wins falling significantly compared with the previous two years. The finals are entirely due to Jordan's average of 41 points per game. Maintaining its peak for eight consecutive years? Duncan did not do it, James did not do it, and even the courage of the universe was in the third year. Why is Jordan even more difficult to reach the sky as a god? Not to mention the actual problems of salary explosion, aging lineup, and management.

The most important thing is - the Bulls management is trying to die! After winning the championship in 1998, Klaus was determined to rebuild, and even the Zen master and Pippen had to clean up. Why did Jordan retire for the second time? It is because the boss Reinsdorf didn't even give him shares, and he was heartbroken. Even if Jordan does not retire, can the management's moral character maintain the integrity of the lineup? Pippen wanted to run away long ago. Rodman is old. How long can Kukoc last? So, eight consecutive championships are not only a matter on the court, but also a secret battle in the locker room and office.

Finally, let’s talk about some metaphysics - Jordan’s “myth” is precisely because of his retirement! If he hadn't played baseball and hadn't experienced the blow of his father's death, he might not have the mature leader temperament of the last three championships. Cole said that retirement made Jordan “understand his teammates more”, and the teamwork of the last three championships far exceeded that of the first three championships. Therefore, there is no if in history, and the two retirements have made the more perfect Jordan legend.