LeBron can’t do anything these days without some controversy. He decided he would wear “23” with the Cavs and people were quick to remind him of these quotes he made back in 2009.
“I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized some way soon,” James, who had worn No, 23 since his sophomore year in high school, said at the time. “There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn’t Michael Jordan first.
“He can’t get the logo, and if he can’t, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. I’m starting a petition, and I’ve got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I’m not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it.”
A lot can change in 4 years, but Jordan doesn’t seem too bothered by it.
“I’m cool with it,” Jordan told ESPN.com via text message Monday morning. “I don’t own a number.”
Guess we have to find something else to talk about now.