Bulls Fans: Regretful, But Still Loved Him... "This was the soil where he rose to prominence, the place where he built a Dynasty."
"Countless glories, countless classics, countless legends were all left at the United Center."
"But time would eventually bring the curtain down, and legends would eventually begin new chapters."
"At thirty-seven, Jordan chose to head for a grander stage and continue the final glow of his career."
"The Windy City would have Flying Man no more, while New York would henceforth crown its two kings."
Sports media outlets, social forums, and basketball columns across the United States were completely consumed by the news.
Nine of the top ten trending topics were dominated by terms related to the Knicks and Jordan.
#Jordan Lands in New York for $45 Million Over Three Years# #Li Fei and Jordan's Epic Team-Up#
#New York's Era of Twin Kings Begins# #Knicks Pull Off a God-Tier Countermove#
#League Landscape Completely Rewritten# #Aging Jordan Heads to the Biggest basketball Market#
The hype piled up layer upon layer, utterly crushing every previous offseason topic.
The negative buzz surrounding Sabonis's departure vanished completely.
All fans across the United States turned their attention toward New York's new Dynasty.
Countless fans flooded social media with discussion, their emotions split into two wildly different celebrations.
Knicks fans erupted completely, celebrating through the night and venting their ecstatic joy.
"Who gets it? We lost our second option and got the greatest player in history in return!"
"How is this damage control? This is the most perfect comeback signing of the offseason!"
"I was worried that carrying the team alone would put too much pressure on Li Fei. Now there's nothing to worry about!"
"Li Fei dominates inside, Jordan hits game-winners outside. How does this lineup lose?"
"No need to watch next season.