The Chicago Bulls will always be remembered as one of the best franchises in National Basketball Association (NBA) history, thanks largely to the contributions of Michael Jordan, who many believe is the greatest player in the history of the sport.
Jordan is widely recognized to be the greatest athlete of all time in the history of the NBA and is a Hall of Famer. The 61-year-old was a six-time NBA champion, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), 10-time scoring champion, 11-time All-NBA honoree, 14-time NBA All-Star, and won among numerous other honors during his 15-year career.
It seems like the 61-year-old has a fan in another sporting icon, with footballing game GOAT Lionel Messi recently declaring that Jordan is the greatest athlete of all time. Messi shared his thoughts on Jordan during an appearance on the Clank! podcast hosted by Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky.
“It seems to me, in terms of sports, he is the greatest there is. But after having seen his series and getting to know a bit more about him, you know, “The Last Dance,” it just blows your mind, it’s a masterpiece, it’s impressive,” Messi stated.
“Well, that also brought me closer to him and to understand a bit more about who he was. It’s a pity that I couldn’t live through that era in person, because I would have loved it. Honestly, I don’t know much about basketball either, nor am I a big follower, but I think he was something different in all sports, not just in basketball.
“And well, I have a huge admiration for him. And since so many people have asked me for photos, I couldn’t get one with him, it would be something nice,” he added.
Lionel Messi says Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time
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As Messi stated, there is no doubt that Jordan has had a major impact not just on basketball game but across the entire sports world. His influence transcends sports, as his achievements and legacy has made him an extraordinary figure in athletic history.
The 37-year-old’s tribute to Jordan also goes to show the massive respect and admiration he commands from athletes across different sporting disciplines. The admiration from arguably the greatest footballer of all time underscores the legacy of the NBA icon.
He continues to inspire athletes across the world and remains an iconic figure in the world of sports.
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