"To be honest, seeing TNT's prediction left a bad taste in my mouth."
A fan with a Chicago Bulls logo as his avatar posted a long piece. "As an old fan who's watched Jordan play since the early '90s, it really hurts to see him still having to fight for his life on the court at this age. This season's Bulls have really been struggling."
"Tell me about it!"
Someone immediately chimed in. "The front office must have water in their brains! They traded away Sam Cassell for a pile of useless draft picks? And now there isn't even anyone on the perimeter who can reliably handle the ball and run the offense. Ron Harper's old, Luc Longley is like a wooden post in the paint. Jordan and Malone are carrying the whole team by themselves."
"Mentioning Malone just pisses me off!"
An aggressive fan cursed angrily. "That guy's getting a max contract, yet he plays like a wimp in the regular season! His pick-and-roll chemistry with Jordan is like two strangers dancing tango, each taking their own steps! If he had even half of Li Fei's toughness, we wouldn't have fallen so low as to be locked in a death match with the Pacers!"
"Brother, don't be so pessimistic."
Some levelheaded fans also stepped in to smooth things over. "Bill Walton was right. Playoff Jordan is a god! You can never underestimate Michael Jordan's will to win. The moment he puts on those Air Jordans and steps onto the court at the United Center, he becomes that all-powerful killer again. The Pacers are indeed young and energetic, and Reggie Miller's three-pointers are lethal, but they haven't been baptized by a championship. When the crucial moment comes, Jordan will teach them a lesson."
"Let's hope so. But I heard Jordan