A few parting words

We’ve got a few things to say about Michael Jordan’s decision to retire from the Chicago Bulls and the NBA on Wednesday:

Three consecutive NBA World Championships

Nine-year career average of 32.3 points per game

Seven straight NBA scoring titles.

All-NBA first team for seven years straight.

Three consecutive NBA Finals MVP titles.

Rookie of the Year (1984-85).

Only player in NBA history with more than 200 steals and 100 blocks in a single season (1986-87).

Only player in NBA history to be selected both season MVP and Finals MVP in consecutive years.

Six consecutive NBA All-Defense first team selections.

Scored 69 points against Cleveland (1988-89)

Scored playoff record 63 points against Boston (1985-86)

Scored NBA record 23 consecutive points against Atlanta (1987)

Scored 50 points or more 34 times

NBA Slam Dunk Champion (1987, 1988)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988)

Bulls’ All time leading Scorer.

Highest Scoring average for NBA Finals, 41 (1993)

Most points in NBA Finals—246 (1993)

Two Olympic gold medals (1984, 1992)

Thrills.

Chills.

Smiles.

Stuffs.

Courage.

Victory.

Class.

Charisma.

Joys.

Tears.

Dreams.

Superman.

Intensity.

Hangtime.

Madhouse on Madison.

Pride.

Champions.

The best there ever was …

That’s about all we have to say about Mr. Jordan’s decision. Oh, one more thing—Thanks.