Chapter 631: Heated Debate—How Strong Would the Knicks Be in the New Season?
"From winning championships at his peak to embarking on a journey in his twilight years, we witnessed it all."
"It was enough. Truly enough."
"I wish him all the best in New York. May he continue writing his legend."
"Even in an opponent's jersey, he will always be Chicago's hero."
There was no hostility, no abuse—only the gentlest farewells and blessings.
Some longtime fans also lamented the ruthlessness of time, how the years pushed everyone toward their final curtain.
"I once thought he would spend his entire career in the Windy City, retiring while guarding that last bit of glory."
"Only now do I understand that legends were never meant to be bound by a single city."
"He merely changed stages, continuing to shine with the last of his brilliance."
Chicago's local media took to the streets to interview Bulls fans, and the footage was filled with warmth.
One middle-aged fan held an old Jordan jersey, his eyes gentle and wistful.
"I watched him play when I was a teenager. Now I'm middle-aged, and my youth has gone away with him."
"But I'm not sad. I'm simply grateful that I got to witness the greatest legend of all."
The three completely different mindsets of fans across the United States formed a striking contrast.
Neutral fans were shocked and bewildered, their perceptions overturned.
New York fans erupted in joy and celebration, waiting eagerly for the feast.
Bulls fans offered gentle farewells, accepting it with calm relief.
Across the entire basketball world, there was no bitter conflict—only reverence for a legend.
As fan discussions continued to ferment, anticipation for the new season was pushed to its absolute peak.
What had been an uneventful offseason was completely set ablaze by