Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers
The annoyance of Jordan did not go unnoticed, and when Phil Jackson sensed the irritation of MJ, he called Michael Jordan, who lit up Payton, for a few plays in a row. This competition was even carried through to the 1996 NBA Finals. During a TV timeout, the two basketball players went face-to-face at mid-court halfway through Game 2. These players went as far as shouting at each other, and it was necessary to involve their teammates. MJ had the final laugh, as usual. “Reggie drives me nuts. It’s like chicken-fighting with a woman. It irritates me.”
Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers
Kwame Brown, Washington Wizards
It was challenging enough to be a teammate of Michael Jordan, so how much more to be drafted into the team. The once 18-year old Kwame Brown faced this kind of situation straight out of high school. He said the practice sessions had been brutal. Michael Jordan tried to get the freshie under his wing, but he knew that he didn’t have the same drive as Kwame Brown. With his verbal insults, he constantly bullied Kwame Brown to tears. During practice, MJ always humiliated the youngster while he scored at will and mocked Brown.
Kwame Brown, Washington Wizards
