Making It Official: Jordan Only Third-Best
Now that Michael Jordan has retired, it is time to rank him among the immortals of the game.
Contrary to popular opinion, Mr. Jordan is not the greatest professional basketball player ever--he’s No. 3.
The five greatest players, in order, are: 1. Wilt Chamberlain, 2. Bill Russell, 3. Michael Jordan, 4. Magic Johnson, 5. Larry Bird.
GERALD JUDE FESTA
Pacific Palisades
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