Robert Parish, Boston Celtics
Robert Parish, also known as “The Chief,” was immediately challenged by Michael Jordan upon joining the Bulls. Parish messed with a playa and found Jordan jawing at him away. ‘I told him, I’m not as enamored with you as these other guys,’ Parish recalls. I also have some rings,’ Parish recalled. He told me at that point, “I’m going to kick your ass.” I took a step closer and said, “No, you aren’t.” He didn’t bother me after that.
Robert Parish, Boston Celtics
Muggsy Bogues, Charlotte Hornets
In the Bulls’ 1995 first-round battle against the Charlotte Hornets, Jordan did not hesitate. The game’s biggest play was going down where Muggsy had the ball, and the Hornets had one down. Jordan backed away and swore to Muggsy to take the shot, calling him a “midget.” He missed, and Muggsy believes that what ruined his career was a single shot.
Muggsy Bogues, Charlotte Hornets
