[CONTINUED] Kobe agrees to Bulls trade only if he gets to be renamed “Michael Jordan”

“I see Luol Deng as being a very similar presence to what we had with Scottie Pippen, and I see Ben Wallace as being a sort of 21st century Dennis Rodman, without the wedding dresses. So overall I really like our chances.”

Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was sad to part ways with Michael Jordan again. “I mean, we won nine titles together – three different three-peats,” Jackson said. “So it’s tough. I wish Michael the best of luck in his return to the Bulls. I think the Eastern Conference is looking better and better with the addition of Michael Jordan.”

Chicago mayor Richard Daley was thrilled about the trade. “Look, I was here when Michael was with the Bulls the first two times, so I know just what a tremendous impact he’s going to have on the Bulls,” he said.

“And I couldn’t be happier. Michael is a pillar of this community, and we wish him well as he goes for his 13th scoring title, his tenth NBA finals trophy, and his sixth MVP award. He is truly a treasure of Chicago, and the city welcomes him back.”

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Labels: Andres Nocioni, Ben Gordon, Ben Wallace, Chicago Bulls, Dennis Rodman, Eastern conference, John Paxson, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Luol Deng, Michael Jordan, MVP, NBA, NBA Finals, Phil Jackson, Richard Daley, scoring title, Scottie Pippen, three-peat, trades, Tyrus Thomas

Posted on November 3rd, 2007

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