"Let's first review the possibilities of every potential destination, and the ceiling after Jordan joins them."
"First up are the Houston Rockets, the pairing many longtime fans are most looking forward to."
"Jordan, Pippen, Barkley, Olajuwon—four legends gathered together. It would be a dream retro lineup."
"If Jordan agrees to join, the Rockets will assemble the most lavish elderly Big Four in history."
"In terms of fame, honors, and legendary status, no other lineup could compare to this one."
Bill Walton chimed in at the right moment, objectively analyzing the lineup's strengths and weaknesses.
"But we have to look at this rationally. The flaws of this sunset squad are simply too fatal."
"All four core players are advanced in age. Their stamina, lateral quickness, physicality, and endurance have all declined sharply."
"They can rely on experience and reputation to post a respectable record in the regular season."
"But once they enter the high-intensity, physical playoffs, those weaknesses will be magnified without limit."
"Especially against the Li Fei-led Knicks, they simply won't be able to withstand the relentless assaults in the paint."
Kevin Harlan immediately offered his concluding prediction.
"My judgment is that even if Jordan joins the Rockets, they still won't win a championship."
"The ceiling of this aging lineup is the Western Conference Finals at most. They absolutely won't be able to break through the Knicks' wall of dominance."
Afterward, the three turned their attention to another unpopular potential destination—the Los Angeles Lakers.
Marv Albert began his analysis, bringing up a hidden possibility that fans had overlooked.
"Many people have overlooked the Lakers. This traditional powerhouse has been waiting and watching."
"The Lakers have a solid young rotation, and they still have a little room to maneuver under the salary cap."
"They might go all out and offer Jordan