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MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Michael Jordan came into the NBA at a time when players playing the shooting guard position was the weakest player on their respective team…Jordan on most nights was being guarded by the opposing team's weakest players…Randy Wittman was the Hawks #4 rated starter…6'3 Joe Dumars was the Pistons 5th rated starter…Dennis Johnson was the Celtics 4th rated starter..Andrew Toney was the Sixers 8th rated player…Byron Scott was the Lakers 4th rated player…etc. etc…MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION..Jordan always took on the Opponents weakest players…Jordan throughout his career matched up with only 1 NBA Top 50 player…Clyde Drexler…COMPARED TO KOBE BRYANT…Kobe Bryant believe it or not has matched up with more NBA Top 50 players than Jordan did….Drexler, Pippen, and Jordan were the 3 players that Kobe Bryant faced early in his career…later in his career, the list of Hall of Famers Kobe had to face on nightly basis is staggering…Kobe had to matchup with superstar players like Lebron, Wade, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Kenyon Martin, Kevin Martin, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Andre Igoudala, Michael Redd, Brandon Roy, Tyreke Evans, Rudy Gay, Danny Granger, Michael Finley, Ron Artest, Rajon Rondo, Deron Williams, Russell Westbrook, Tyreke Evans, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, Derrick Rose, Rashard Lewis,etc. etc. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Kobe even guarded 7'0 Dirk Nowitzski…What Kobe has accomplished under the conditions has completely dwarfed Jordan's accomplishments by a long shot…This is why Kobe Bryant will retire as the greatest shooting guard ever….HERE'S THE PROOF…
{MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…1992-93 Season. After {successfully|effectively} winning the 1993 {NBA|League} {title|championship}, the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} became {the first|the 1st} NBA {team|squad} since the {1960s|Nineteen Sixties|Sixties} Boston Celtics that were able to win {three|3} {straight|consecutive} {NBA|League} {titles|championships}. {Facing|Going through|Confronting} a Phoenix Suns team that was led by the regular season {MVP|Most valuable player} Charles Barkley in the {Finals|Championship game}, Thanks {again|once more} to Scottie Pippen's defensive job on the Phoenix Suns best player Charles Barkley, the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} were able to win the series 4-2. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} {again|once more} {exploited|took advantage of} another cakewalk matchup being guarded by the {smaller|shorter}, lighter, weaker 6'0 Kevin Johnson, Role Player Danny Ainge, and Dan Majerle, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {successfully|effectively} {won|claimed|earned} his {third|3rd} {straight|consecutive|successive} {NBA|League} {Finals|Championship game} {MVP|Most valuable player} {Award|Honor} {due to|thanks to|because of} {Pippen|Scottie pippen} {defending|guarding} {the best|the very best} players.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE "NO FLAGRANT FOUL" ERA BEGINS..1990-91 Season. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} won their {first|1st} {NBA|League} {championship|title} in 1991 by {defeating|beating} a Los Angeles Lakers {team|squad} led by {superstar|mega-star} guard Magic Johnson (PLAYING WITHOUT KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR) {in the|within the} {Finals|Championship game}. The {Lakers|Los angeles lakers} won {the first|the very first|the 1st} game {due to|thanks to|because of} {Jordan|Michael jordan} {attempting|trying|making an attempt} to guard Magic Johnson by hisself for the whole game on the {Bulls|Chicago bulls}' home floor before the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} stormed back and won {the next|the following} {four|4} games {due to|thanks to|because of} Hero Scottie Pippen {taking over|taking up|taking on} the duties of {guarding|defending} Magic Johnson from {Michael Jordan|Jordan}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} was chosen as the {Finals|Championship game} {MVP|Most valuable player} {thanks to|because of|due to} Pippen's {terrific|tremendous|excellent} defensive job on Magic Johnson taking pressure off of {Jordan|Michael jordan} {all the while|while} enabling {Jordan|Michael jordan} {to exploit|to take advantage of} the cupcake matchup of being defended by the Laker's role players ala 6'3 Byron Scott, Terry Teagle, and Tony Smith.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Even though|Although|Despite the fact that} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} got {killed|murdered|destroyed|embarrassed} by the "CROSS OVER" Allen Iverson {displayed|performed} {against|hostile to} him, Iverson was {just|simply} {1|one} {Mega-star|Superstar} {against|taking on|battling} a {loaded|stacked} {Bulls|Chicago Bulls} {squad|team} and {as a result|consequently|hence|thence|thus} {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} {luckily|fortunately} went on to dominate the other weak {competition|opponents} he {faced|took on|confronted} {in the|within the} {NBA|League} on a {nightly|night by night} basis {again|once more} from 1995 to 1998, As Allen Iverson went on to average {30|thirty} ppg against the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} and cause {people|individuals|folks} to {question|suspect} if {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {only|merely} {great|successful} {because|for the reason being that|for the reason that} he had {easy|very easy} matchups on a {nightly|night by night} basis {while|whereas} his teammate Scottie Pippen carried the {brunt|burden} of {guarding|defending} the opponents {best|most excellent|greatest} players, {it was|it absolutely was} already {clear|obvious|apparent} that at {32|thirty two}, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {playing|taking part in} his {last|final} years {in the|within the} {league|NBA}, {thus|therefore|consequently|in consequence} the anticipation of {finding|locating} the future torch bearer. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…In 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers {acquired|traded for} a {young|youthful} {teenager|teen} by the name of Kobe Bryant, who {leaped|jumped} {directly to|right into} the {NBA|League} from High school {while|although} {showing|demonstrating} flashes of athleticism and coming off the bench {to score|to put up} {33|thirty three} points against {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} in {only|merely} {29|twenty nine} minutes, {Kobe|Kobe bryant} as a result of having to have to {scale back|cut back} his game {due to|thanks to|because of} playing with Shaq {really|in actuality} {did not|didn't|failed to} {get|acquire} {serious|genuine} consideration in the {discussion|conversation} of the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}; {because|as a result of|for the reason being that} {Kobe|Kobe bryant} and Iverson were too young and nowhere {near|close to} their prime, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was by the "LUCK OF THE DRAW" still firmly in control {due to|thanks to|because of} the {fortunate|lucky} timing of when {Kobe|Kobe bryant} and Iverson {entered|came into} the {league|NBA}. {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} never {really|actually|in fact|in truth|in reality|in actuality|in actual fact|if truth be told} had the challenge of {facing|dealing with|confronting} players in their prime who were {just as|every bit as} {big|great}, athletic, and {talented|gifted} as he was ala {Kobe|Kobe bryant}, Lebron, Wade, Tmac, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, Paul Pierce..{etc|et cetera}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}…is an entrepreneur. {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} is {one of|one among|one amongst|among|certainly one of|considered one of} {the most|the foremost} {talented|gifted|proficient} basketball players to ever live. He won {6|six} {NBA|League} {Championships|Titles} and was {MVP|Most valuable player} {5|five} times. He has a shoe {brand|product} named after him. He still appears in {commercials|tv commercials}, years after {playing|taking part in} in the NBA. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} is an {icon|celeb|celebrity}. {People|Individuals|Folks} {look up to|idolize} him and {want|wish|desire|would like|aspire|aim} to be like him. He has {marketed|promoted} himself as {more|alot more|a lot more} than a basketball player. {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} has {also|additionally|in addition|moreover|furthermore} {created|fashioned} a {trademark|brand|brand name} for himself, which has greater defined himself. {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} has {always|continuously|forever|at all times} stuck his tongue out while playing basketball. If you {did not|didn't} remember him for his {skills|talent|abilties|skillsets|skillset|skill-sets}, {you should|you ought to|you must|you are likely to|you will definitely} remember him for his tongue.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…{Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} had {decided|determined} that this was {the perfect|the right|the proper} night to list all the {ways|ways in which} {everybody|everyone} sitting in front of him had pissed him off over the past {30|thirty} years: Dean Smith, Doug Collins, Jerry Reinsdorf, Pat Riley, Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, George Gervin and Jeff Van Gundy. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{It was|It had been|It absolutely was} {the only|the only real} one-man roast in Hall of Fame history. Only very little of {it was|it had been} {funny|amusing|comical}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…1991-92 Season. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} {successfully|effectively} defended their {title|championship} in the1991-92 NBA Season. They {beat|defeated} a Portland TrailBlazers {team|squad} that was led by {superstar|mega-star} guard Clyde Drexler in {six|6} games. Drexler put up a {valiant|courageous|heroic|noble|gallant} effort {considering|bearing in mind|taking into consideration|in view of} {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that he was outnumbered and had the {difficult|troublesome|tough} {task|assignment} of taking on both Scottie Pippen and {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} with {tons of|plenty of} {help|assistance} from the {unfairly|unjustly|wrongly} overshadowed Scottie Pippen was {again|yet again} {chosen|selected} as the {Finals|Championship game} {MVP|Most valuable player}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…At the end of the day, my verdict {is clear|is obvious|is evident}: {There will|There'll} {never|by no means|on no account|in no way} be another {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}, an even {bigger|larger} {statement|declaration|proclamation} than this…THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER KOBE BRYANT…in style, game, LEVEL OF COMPETITON, AND MATCHUPS, Kobe Bryant, who MOST hate to {admit|confess|acknowledge}, {is actually|is really|is truly} the best SHOOTING GUARD EVER. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…If one really {wanted|wished|sought} {to focus on|to concentrate on} the {4|four} {components|elements|parts} that {defined|outlined} {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}, Kobe Bryant {is the|is without doubt the|is absolutely the} {guy|man} who has {5|five} {components|elements|parts} that {defined|outlined} him…the highlights, for sponsors and the {league|NBA}, it his marketability, and for experts, {it is|it's} {championships|titles} and accolades….{but|however} {the final|the ultimate} {component|element|part} that separates {Kobe|Kobe bryant} from {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} is {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that {Kobe|Kobe bryant} 'MATCHES UP WITH" and "DOMINATES" the era of the BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER, HYPER- ATHLETIC SHOOTING GUARD…THE LIST OF ALLSTAR AND HALL OF FAME MATCHUPS THAT KOBE HAS FACED THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER DWARFS JORDAN'S…Can {anyone|anybody} out there name a great {player|basketball player} outside of Clyde Drexler that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} Matched up with that was truly {Great|Dominant}?…could you ever {say|utter|declare|exclaim} in a million years that Clyde Drexler {is a|is really a|can be described as} a {better|superior|greater} {player|basketball player} than 6'8 250lb 30ppg Lebron James…or 6'10 30 ppg Kevin Durant…or D Wade…or 6'7 235lb Paul Pierce…or 6'8 Tracy Mcgrady…or 6'7 Vince Carter…or 6'6 Ray Allen…or Manu Ginobili..or Brandon Roy..or Rip Hamilton..or Allen Iverson {etc|et cetera}. {etc|et cetera|and so on|and so forth}…{let alone|as well as|plus|in addition to|coupled with|not to mention} {guarding|defending} {players|basketball players} like Deron Williams, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo..{etc|et cetera}. {etc|et cetera|and so on|and so forth|and the rest}…..MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…We {couldn't|could not} {stop|discontinue} watching {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s {angry|incensed} Hall Of Fame Speech. Because this was an inside {look into|look at} the mindset of an icon {who'd|who had} {never|on no account|in no way} let {anybody|anyone} {inside|in} before. From what I saw, {I'd|I might|I would} never {want|desire} to go back. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Here is a {man|guy} who's won just about {everything|all} {there is|there's} to win — {six|6} {NBA|League} {titles|championships}, {five|5} {MVP|Most valuable player}'s and {two|2} Olympics golds. And {yet|nevertheless|nonetheless|in spite of that} he sounded like a {guy|man} who's been screwed out of every {trophy|award} ever minted. {He's|He is} {the world|the planet|the globe}'s {first|1st} sore winner.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…To be {fair|truthful|honest}, offense is {only|merely} {part|half} of {the game|the sport} of basketball. {So|Thus|Therefore} {trying|making an attempt|attempting} to crown a "greatest ever" in the NBA {is nearly|is almost|is sort of} an {impossible|unattainable|unachievable|hopeless} task. To be even {more|additional|a lot of} {fair|truthful|honest}, {the game|the sport} has changed radically since 1962 and so has the athleticism of the {players|basketball players}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The {NBA|League} is {inundated|swamped} with {players|basketball players} that {perform|do|carry out} specific roles for their {team|squad}. These "specialists" do what they do {very|extremely|incredibly} well, {such as|like|for example|for instance} {three|3}-point-shooting, defense, distributing the ball, inside game, {etc|et cetera}. Wilt has a {legitimate|genuine|legit} {argument|case|claim} as {the best|the greatest|the very best}, but for {sure|certain}, he was {the most|the foremost} dominant player {the game|the sport} ever produced. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The question is, would he be as {dominant|great|successful|good} in today's game with today's {players|basketball players}? Kobe Bryant is {an amazing|a tremendous|an incredible} {athlete|competitor}, an all-around player. {It is|It's} still early in his NBA career, and {although|though|even though} he {has|possesses} all the tools to eclipse {the greatest|the best} {players|basketball players} in history, he {hasn't|has not} done so yet. |MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}'s success, just like the Michael Jackson's, Bruce Lee or Barack Obama's, had as much to do with timing, than it did with {skills|abilities}. {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {was not|wasn't} {the only|the sole} super {athlete|sportsperson} of his time, he {was not|wasn't} {the most|the foremost} {charismatic|compelling|enigmatic}, and he {did not|didn't} {break|smash} all the records. What {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} did {however|nevertheless|nonetheless} that his contemporaries {did not|didn't} is {recognize|acknowledge} the {moment|circumstance}, {seize|grab hold of|take hold of|get hold of} {the opportunity|the chance} and {position|situate} himself in such a {way|manner|fashion} that all converges toward him and incorporate him within time and space. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Michael Jackson {recognized|established} that Motown {25|twenty five} was his moment to shine, Obama {realized|recognized} that he had to {capitalize on|maximize|make the most|exploit|take advantage of} the Bush-era and {usher|shepherd|marshal} {a new|a brand new|a fresh} message, Bruce Lee {realized|recognized} that time was {ripe|ready|seasoned} to {introduce|bring in} {a new|a brand new} genre, and {likewise|similarly|equally} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {smart|sensible|intelligent|wise|shrewd|clever} enough to {brand|brand name|trademark|categorize} himself at a time where sport, business {and the|and also the} media were converging at the same place.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Jordan's wizardry on the basketball court was evident from the very {first|1st} time he {stepped|walked} onto an NBA court as a {rookie|draftee} in 1985. He unveiled {the full|the complete|the total} package – {a dazzling|a stunning|a blinding} {array|variety} of {dunks|slam-dunks|slam dunks}, {ferocious|fierce|intense|raging} defense {and the|and therefore the|and also the} {amazing|superb|wonderful} {ability|capability|talent|gift|knack} {to score|to score points} any time he {wanted|needed|wished} to. His {leaping|jumping} {ability|capability} was off the charts and {quickly|rapidly|speedily|swiftly|promptly|immediately|without delay|instantly|abruptly} earned him such {colorful|colourful} nicknames as "Air Jordan" and "His Airness." MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…In one playoff {game|basketball game} against the Boston Celtics in 1986, {although|though} he had a {easy|very easy} matchup with Danny "11ppg" Ainge and Dennis Johnson, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {scored|posted} a record {63|sixty three} points, which {prompted|caused} the league's then-reigning {MVP|Most valuable player} Larry Bird (who {did not|didn't} match up {against|with} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}) to {proclaim|profess} that he was "God {disguised|masked} as {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}."|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…One of {the most|the foremost} controversial {topics|subjects} for basketball {fans|followers} is {whether|whether or not} Wilt Chamberlain is {the best|the greatest} {player|basketball player} ever. His {incredible|unimaginable|unbelievable|amazing|spectacular|extraordinary|outstanding} {statistics|stats} are {unparalleled|unequaled|without equal}, {but|however} {the great|the greater} argument against him is that he "only" won {two|2} {championships|titles}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{So|Thus|Therefore}, there are {several|many} {players|basketball players} who arguably rival Chamberlain for the {title|label|designate} of {greatest|best} basketball player of all time, {including|together with} Bill Russell, his {lifelong|lifetime} on-court {nemesis|archenemy|arch-rival|adversary}, who won a mind-numbing {11|eleven} {titles|championships} and {regularly|often|frequently} beat up on Chamberlain's teams in the playoffs. {There's|There is} {of course|needless to say} the {great|dominant|fantastic|magnificent} Kobe Bryant who who has {five|5} {titles|championships} and in todays game {put up|posted} {a remarkable|an amazing|an incredible} Chamberlain-esque {81|eighty one} points and outscored the NBA finalist Dallas Mavericks 62 to 61 in only {3|three} quarters of play..{There is|There's} {also|in addition} {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}, who earned {six|6} {titles|championships} and won {five|5} {NBA|League} regular season {and six|and 6} Championship Finals {MVP|Most valuable player} titles; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who also won {six|6} {titles|championships} and is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who {won|claimed|earned} {five|5} {titles|championships} and was {more|alot more|a lot more} of an all-around player than Chamberlain.}
{MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…To {understand|comprehend} the {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} phenomenon, {and look|and search} for his true heir, one needs not {look at|examine|have a look at|take a look at|observe|study} the {numbers|statistics}, the accolades or even the commercial. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{To really|To actually|To essentially} {find|discover|locate|unearth|uncover} the {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {heir|successor}, we have to look at what enabled him to {capitalize on|maximize|make the most|exploit|take advantage of} the moment and {put|position} himself in a winning {situation|circumstance}, we have to look at his {mind|psyche|mentality}, his {approach|methodology} to the game.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…In {the entire|the whole} {23|twenty three}-minute {cringe|squirm}-athon Hall Of Fame Speech, there were {only|merely|no more than} six thank yous, seven if you {count|add up|calculate|tally} his sarcastic rip at the very Hall that was inducting him. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…"{Thank you|Many thanks|Thanks}, Hall of Fame, for raising ticket {prices|costs}, I guess," he sneered. By comparison, David Robinson's {classy|stylish|elegant} and {heartfelt|sincere|earnest|cordial} seven-minute speech had 17. Joe Montana's even shorter speech in Canton had 23. Who wrote your speech Mike? Kanye West?|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{As soon as|As|Once|The moment|The minute} {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} entered the Twilight of his {career|playing career|basketball career} (at {age|the age of} {30|thirty}), the {search for|hunt for} the next {MJ|Jordan|Michael jordan} {began|started|begun|commenced}. {Interestingly|Apparently|Curiously}, it was coincident with {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s {first|1st|initial} retirement, and the media were {quick|fast} to {anoint|dub} Anferne "Penny" Hardaway as the {potential|possible|prospective} next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Penny Hardaway was {almost|virtually|nearly|roughly|more or less|just about|virtually|practically} {the same|the identical|the exact} height as {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, and {had|possessed} {a similar|an identical|the same} body type, {but|however|nevertheless} it was {mostly|primarily|by and large} {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that he was drafted {3rd|third}, in a draft headed by {a powerful|a strong|a robust} interior in Chris Webber as {the 1st|the first} {pick|selection|choice}, and {a potential|a possible} bust as {second|2nd} in Shawn Bradley, that set {immediate|instant|instantaneous} {comparison|evaluation} between Penny and Mike. Hardaway {of course|obviously|naturally|needless to say|however|evidently} had {little|very little} Mike in him, and his style {actually|truly|really} was {closer|nearer} to Magic than it was to {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Basketball, and most high level sports are {probably|in all probability|most likely} 60% physical, 40% {mental|psychological}. {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} competed {in a|within a} league where 95% of the Shooting Guards {weren't|were not} {very|terribly|extremely} tall, {talented|gifted|proficient}, and as athletic as he was, {along with|together with} {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that what sets you apart is opportunity and timing. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Just like I was told by my High school math Teacher: "if 2 {excellent|wonderful|brilliant} {math|mathematics} students are told to solve and explain a problem, the edge {will not|won't} go to the smarter, {but|however} to the one who gets the first {opportunity|chance} to explain the problem; the difference maker will therefore not be Math, {but|however} opportunity." Same goes in Sport.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The {Jordan|Michael Jordan} Mystery was for me {the secret|the key} behind the driving force in imitating Jordan's game. {I would|I'd} watch hours and hours of {Jordan|Michael Jordan} tapes, alone or with {friends|associates|acquaintances}, {but|however} {while|whereas} {most|the majority} would {marvel|wonder} at the highlights scoring over {bums|scrubs} like Craig Ehlo, I would {focus on|specialise in|specialize in|target|concentrate on} the interviews. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…When most {of us|folks|people} would {try|attempt|strive} {to do|to try and do} Michael's moves, I was only {thinking about|puzzling over} his decision making on the {court|basketball court}. {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s {mind|brain|psyche|mentality} to me was {much|a great deal} {bigger|larger} than any of his moves, and {Kobe|Kobe bryant} got that times {10|ten}, he studied {the same|similar|the exact same} players {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {copied|duplicated|plagiarized}, {but|however} paid attention on what {really|actually|in fact|in truth|in reality|in actuality|in actual fact} sets {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} apart from his smaller, less atheltic peers. {Kobe|Kobe bryant} was born with a {similar|comparable} {psyche|mind-set}, and {ultimately|eventually} dominated his {competition|opponents} and matchups which is 100 times {stronger|tougher|superior} than {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s matchups ala Craig Ehlo and 6'3 John "12ppg" Starks. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…In all he does, {you can|you'll|you'll be able to} see {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} acting, his timing, his {confidence|self-confidence|self-assurance|self-belief|belief}, his will to win, his {desire|need} to beat you to the ground, {etc|et cetera}…This has alot to do with their identicle {personality|character} {traits|qualities}…{Kobe|Kobe bryant} is under the sun sign of Leo and {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} is under the sun sign Aquarius…Aquarius and Leo are opposites {therefore|thus|as a result} they {exemplify|demonstrate} the same {personality|character} traits…you saw {the same|the identical|the exact same} dynamic with Bill Russell (Aquarius) and Wilt Chamberlain (Leo).|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…I covered his {entire|whole} {career|playing career|basketball career} and saw {examples of|samples of} it throughout. Saw him break Rodney McCray in after-practice, $100 shooting {games|contests}, {humiliate|disgrace} him {until|till} McCray lost his stroke. Watched him race his {car|automobile} up the shoulder of Chicago interstates {just|simply} because he {didn't|did not} have the patience to wait in traffic. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Heard how he'd kept his friends confined to his hotel room at the Barcelona Olympics so he could play cards — and keep playing {until|till} he won. For {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, {it was|it absolutely was} {never|by no means|on no account|in no way} enough to {win|triumph|be triumphant|be the victor}. He had {to have|to own} scalps. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Now|At the present|At the moment|At this time} here he was, in Springfield without a filter or a {PR|Public relations} guy to cut him off, while his {staff|employees|workers} {must've|must have} been covering their eyes. And {suddenly|unexpectedly|all of a sudden|out of the blue}, it hit you: {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} {is the|is without doubt the} {guy|man} who gets up at the rehearsal {dinner|banquet|ceremonial dinner}, grabs the mike and ruins the night.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…From 1993, nearly every {following|subsequent} draft will {see|witness|catch sight of} the {second|2nd} {coming|emergence} of {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} AKA…{ALSO KNOWN AS|Also called|Also referred to as|Often known as} THE 3RD COMING OF DR.J; in 1994, it was Grant Hill, who {again|once more|yet again} was {selected|chosen} {3rd|third} {in the|within the} draft, and was {very|incredibly} Marketable {with his|together with his|along with his} {clean|sparkling|pure|wholesome|spotless}, well groomed {image|appearance|persona}. In 1995, it was {even|yet} closer, Jerry Stackhouse was {the same|the identical|the exact same} height as {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} ( 6 ft 6 in), played for {the same|the identical} {college|school|university} (North Carolina), {played|performed} at {the same|the identical} position (Shooting Guard), and on top of it, he was {also|in addition|furthermore} {selected|chosen} {3rd|third} in his draft class. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{To add|So as to add} to the mysticism, some {will|can} {also|moreover} point that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {selected|chosen} one pick {before|prior to|ahead of} his power forward teammate Sam Perkins, {while|whereas} Stackhouse was {selected|chosen} one pick {before|previous to|ahead of} power forward teammate Rasheed Wallace. By {all|nearly all} {consideration|thought}, {Stack|Stackhouse} {should|ought to}'ve been the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}; {unfortunately|sadly|regrettably|sadly|alas|sorry to say}, {despite|in spite of|notwithstanding} some early promises, his {game|basketball game} {did not|didn't|failed to} live up to the billing (he {nevertheless|however|nonetheless|on the other hand|all the same} had a very {decent|good} {career|playing career|basketball career}).|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…At {the height|the peak} of his {career|playing career|basketball career} he was a {major|chief|key} {spokesman|spokesperson} for {brands|brand names|companies} like Nike, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, McDonald's, Wheaties and Hanes to {name|identify|specify} a few. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…A {couple of|few of|number of} his most-{famous|well-known|famed|celebrated|renowned|recognized} commercials {include|embrace|embody|consist of|involve} the "Like Mike" commercials for Gatorade and a {commercial|infomercial} for his signature shoe, Air Jordan, by Nike, {featuring|that includes} {legendary|famous} {film|movie|motion picture} director Spike Lee.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{By the time|At the time} {Kobe|Kobe bryant} was fully involved {in the|within the} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} comparison, he {already|by now} had {3|three} {championships|titles}, {but|however} had no personal {numbers|statistics}. I {recall|remember} telling {to all|to all or any|to any or all} who would {listen|take note} that {Kobe|Kobe bryant} needs to get {away from|faraway from|far from} Shaq so he {can|may} {post|put up} individual {numbers|statistics}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…You see {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {started|began} with Individual {numbers|statistics} and then went on winning {championships|titles}. To carve his path, {Kobe|Kobe bryant} had {to build|to make} his {own|very own} resume, and for that he outworked, outhustled, and outperformed Shaq for the control of the Lakers which {eventually|ultimately|in the end} led to Shaq's jealous and {angry|livid} {exile|exit} from {L.A|Los angeles}, and went on a scoring {spree|extravaganza} against {the greatest|the best} {class|category} of Shooting Guards in {NBA|League} History ala Dywane Wade, Tmac, Ray Allen, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, Brandon Roy, Michael Redd, Rip Hamilton, Manu Ginobili, Lebron James {etc|et cetera}. that further {confirmed|established} his {status|standing} as the only shooting guard to ever be {considered|thought of as} {greater|superior} than {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…His scoring {outburst|eruption|explosion}, combined {with his|together with his|along with his} {improved|superior} defense matching up against {Mega-Star|Superstar} scoring machines like 30ppg Lebron, Wade, Tmac, Iverson, Melo, Durant {while|all the while} {defending|guarding} speedsters like Derrick Rose, Chris Paul, Rondo, Deron Williams, and Russell Westbrook {propelled|excelled} him to a {level|height|echelon} where some {actually|truly} and {justly|rightly|truthfully|justifiably} {consider|regard|think} him to be {better|superior|greater} than {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{To achieve|To realize|To attain|To accomplish} that level, {Kobe|Kobe bryant} {didn't|did not} care that he made his {jealous|envious} enemies {upset|angry}, he {did not|didn't} hesitate to {duplicate|mimic} the moves of {other|talented} greats like Dr.J, Jerry West, Magic, Hakeem, Duncan, and Oscar Robertson, and he {tirelessly|diligently|vigorously} worked in the off season on his game and body, {and finally|and eventually|and at last} took a "take no prisoners" attitude in the process.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The very {real|genuine|sincere|heartfelt} sentiment and belief that the next {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}, or {as it|the way it} {really|actually|in fact|in truth|in reality|in actuality|truly|in actual fact|if truth be told} {ought to|should|must} be "The Next DR.J", had been {found|discovered} came in 1998. The {league|NBA} was {facing|dealing with|going through|struggling with} a lockout, the slam dunk contest had been abolished, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s {contract|agreement} with the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} was {over|expired|finished|completed}, and {rumors were|gossip was} swirling that this was it. {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {finally|in conclusion|as a final point|conclusively|decisively} announced his retirement on January 1999, {but|however} the {league|NBA} {hardly|barely} had time to {mourn|grieve|lament} {thanks to|due to|owing to} Vince Carter. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Officially crowned the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}/Dr. J, Carter took the Stackhouse "credential" {to another|to a different} {level|height}. He was a 6 ft 6 shooting guard emerging from North Carolina, with a {shaved|bald} head and a panorama of {dunks|slam-dunks|slam dunks} straight of the imaginary that only Dr.J, David Thompson, and {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} had been {able|capable|adept} to provide. Because of Carter, the {NBA|League} reinstated the {Dunk|Slam dunk} contest that he won in what may be {considered|thought of as} one of the top 2 {best|greatest} contests in {league|NBA} history. Carter brought an excitement to the {league|NBA} that was {reminiscent of|harking back to|paying homage to} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} early years, and {thanks to|because of|due to} his aerial acrobatics, there was {little|very little} doubts that he was "the one"; {although|though} on the West Coast, the young Kobe Bryant, still in the shadow of Shaquille O'Neal, was {starting|beginning} to {display|show} serious Dr.J-like {abilities|talents|capabilities}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Because Kobe's {father|dad} Joe Bryant played with Dr.j the {guy|man} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} patterned his game after, {Kobe|Kobe bryant}, who {as well|also|likewise|similarly} patterned his game {after|in imitation of|similar to|like} Dr.J and as a {result|consequence|product} of the media love affair with {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} along with fan ignorance, was {mistakenly|erroneously} being compared to {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{After|Following} years of praising {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} and {wondering|questioning} what made him so {special|unique|distinctive}, we had to wait for his Hall of fame speech. There {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {revealed|exposed} that part of his {personality|temperament|character|persona|psyche} that set him apart. He {finally|lastly|ultimately} confessed his personal mind games {and the|and also the} {core|crux} of what drove him. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…This was the answer {we've|we have} all asked for years ago; when the media were {looking|searching|exploring} for the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, instead of looking for {the college|the school}, the height, the {dunks|slam-dunks|slam dunks} or the {shaved|bald} head, they {should have|should've} looked at character. Now that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {finally|at last|at long last} {revealed|exposed} it, the media blasted him for what they {called|labeled|designated} an arrogant speech acting big, bad, and bold, because he called out a {marginal|mediocre} role player like Bryon "8ppg" Russell and not Allen Iverson who crossed him, broke his ankles, and stuck 40+ points on him and his team {while|all the while} telling {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} that he {didn't|did not} {have to|need to} respect him, {Jordan|Michael jordan}'s over-{hyped|glorified} competitive drive {seems|appears} to only be prevalent when discussing role players like Bryon"8ppg" Russell…we {finally|at long last} heard the secret from the {man|guy}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{I am|I'm} {sure|positive|certain} that while many were criticizing, {someone|somebody} in Inglewood, California was {carefully|rigorously|fastidiously} and {studiously|diligently|industriously|meticulously} taking {notes|observations} and recognizing that at the end of the day {when|whenever} {people|folks} say "JORDAN" {there's|there is} Craig Ehlo, John Starks, and Bryon Russell and {when|whenever} {people|individuals|folks} say "KOBE" {there's|there is} LEBRON, WADE, TMAC, VINCE CARTER, MELO, PIERCE, RAY ALLEN, AND KEVIN DURANT…{etc|et cetera}. {etc|et cetera|and so on|and so forth|and the rest}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…None of the other so called "next-Jordan" even came close to what {Kobe|Kobe bryant} did {to achieve|to realize|to attain} that level. Stackhouse was {simply|basically|plainly|in basic terms|in simple terms} not as {talented|gifted|proficient} and {did not|didn't|failed to} work on his game, Penny, McGrady and Hill were victims of the injury bugs, and did {nothing|zilch} {to ensure|to make sure} that it {doesn't|does not} {happen|occur|take place} again, {while|whereas} Carter {simply|just|in basic terms|in simple terms} {relied|banked} on his natural {abilities|talents|skills} and {reputation|fame}; if anything, when {Kobe|Kobe bryant} was {improving|getting better}, Carter was {regressing|getting worse}.}
{MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Kobe Bryant was {born|given birth to} on the 23rd August, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. {He is|He's} the only son {and the|and therefore the|and also the} youngest of the {three|3} {children|youngsters|kids} of former Philadelphia 76ers player and former Los Angeles Spark head coach Joe "Jelly Bean Bryant" and Pamela Cox Bryant. He was named after the {famous|legendary|famed} "beef of Kobe", Japan, which his {parents|folks|mother and father|mom and dad|father and mother|dad and mom} saw on the restaurant menu. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…His family moved to Italy from the NBA {and began|and commenced|and started} to play professional basketball. {Bryant|Kobe Bryant} who was only {six|6} then was {easily|with no trouble|without difficulty|effortlessly} {accustomed to|familiar with} the {new|new-found} {lifestyle|way of life|life-style|life style} and learned to {fluently|effortlessly} speak Italian and Spanish. It was only in summers that the Bryants' would {go back|return} to the {U.S|United States} and his {father|dad} played the basketball summer league. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Kobe|Kobe bryant} was {an avid|a fanatical|an obsessive|a passionate|a frenzied|a fervent|a zealous|an infatuated|a dedicated|an ardent} basketball {fan|enthusiast|aficionado|devotee|supporter|buff} {and started|and began} playing when he was {only|just} {3|three} years old. His {grandfather|grand-dad|grandpa} would {send|mail} him the {videos|video clips} of NBA games. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…He was {also|moreover|furthermore} a soccer fan and he learned to play soccer. His {favourite|favorite} {team|squad} was the AC Milan and the former FC Barcelona manager Frank Riikard and Ronaldinho. When Joe Bryant retired from professional basketball the family moved back to the {U.S.|United States} in 1991.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Today|Nowadays|These days} {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} {is a|is known as a|can be described as} {part|half}-owner and {Managing|Administrative} Member of Basketball Operations of the Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina. {He is|He's} divorced from his {wife|spouse} Jaunita; the couple has {three|3} {grown|full-grown|adult} {children|kids}, Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{It is|It's} reported that Juanita received a $168 million settlement, making it {the largest|the biggest} {celebrity|superstar|celeb} divorce {settlement|resolution} in history on public record, {according to|consistent with|in line with|in step with|based on|in accordance with|reported by} celebrity {magazines|mags|newspapers|gossip columns}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…A team needs defense to {win|succeed|triumph|be triumphant}. It goes the same in {pretty much|just about} {every|each|each and every} sport out there that defense wins {championships|titles} and {it's|it is} no different in basketball. If you {look back|reminisce} to recent {NBA|League} {Championship|Title} winners you can tell {that many|that a lot of|that several} of them {have been|are} defensive {teams|squads}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The Lakers Kobe Bryant has been on the NBA All Defensive team {10|ten} times {throughout|all through} his NBA {career|playing career|basketball career} playing with a less effective Ron Artest who's been on the team for {4|four} years. With the Spurs and their {Championship|Title} run they had Tim Duncan who has been there {13|thirteen} times, Bruce Bowen {8|eight} times, and David Robinson {8|eight} times. Even when the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} made their run with {6|six} {Championships|Titles} with {MJ|Jordan|Michael jordan}, the {team|squad} was still defensive minded. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} who had been on the NBA's defensive team {9|nine} times was only {second|2nd} to Scottie Pippen who's been on it {10|ten} times, {and they|plus they} {also|in addition|furthermore} had Dennis Rodman who was on it {8|eight} times. {So|Thus|Therefore} out of those {teams|squads} {they all|all of them} had {at least|a minimum of} {2|two} {players|basketball players} on the roster who were {considered|thought-about|thought of} to be elite defensive players. {During|Throughout} the regular season you can have a {great|dominant} offensive and put up {a ton|plenty|a large amount|a lot} of points {in order|so as} to win games and {you might|you may} win {60|sixty} games {like the|just like the} Mavs and Suns did in past seasons {but|however} since neither of them had an average defensive team {they would|they'd} {always|invariably|continuously|continually} end up falling in the playoffs when teams take their game up a notch.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…1996-97 Season. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} {successfully|effectively} defended their {title|championship} in1997. Facing the Western Conference champions Utah Jazz that was led by Karl Malone and John Stockton in the {Finals|Championship game}, the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} emerged {victorious|triumphant} in {six|6} games. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} {won|earned|received} his {fifth|5th} {Finals|Championship game} {MVP|Most valuable player} Award thanks {again|yet again} to matching up with Utah's Role players ala Bryon "8ppg" Russell, Shandon "5ppg" Anderson, and 6'3 Jeff Hornacek.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{This is|This is now} the last {thing|factor|issue} that a {team|squad} {needs|must have|must possess} {in order|so as} to {win|earn|secure|attain|accomplish|acquire} a {Championship|Title} {and some|and a few} {people|individuals|folks} {think|assume|suppose} it {might|may} be {the most|the foremost} {important|necessary|vital} and {that is|that's} HEART ala Kobe Bryant who beat Boston shooting the {ball|basketball} with {2|two|a pair of} {mangled|broken} fingers on his shooting hand. {You have|You've got|You have got} to be {able|capable|proficient|adept} {to actually|to truly} {want|desire} to {win|succeed|triumph|prevail} and believe {you are|you're} {going to|gonna} win {in order|so as} to actually {win|triumph}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Just|Simply} because {you have|you've got|you have got} the {players|basketball players} and the talent {doesn't|does not} mean {you will|you'll} win it automatically and {the other|the opposing} {teams|squads} are {just|simply} going to {give up|surrender}. {Every|Each|Each and every} member of the {team|squad} needs to be {able|in a position|ready} {to lay|to put} it all on the line {every|each|each and every} night {in order|so as} to {win|earn|attain} an NBA {Championship|Title}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Little things {help you|assist you to|allow you to|enable you to} win {games|contests} {for example|for instance|as an example|to provide an example|as for instance|by way of example|here is an example|just to illustrate|to illustrate|as an illustration} diving for a loose ball or putting both of your hands up on defense {in order|so as} {to create|to make|to produce|to generate} a steal. Those {types|sorts|kinds} of plays bring the best out of your teammates, knowing that {you are|you're} trying your {best|very best} to win a {game|basketball game}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Another retirement. Really? Michael retired {again|once more} in 1999 {but|however} {could not|couldn't} live without playing basketball. Comeback {again|once more|yet again|for a second time}! He {returned|came back} to basketball {again|once more} in 2001 by joining another club: "Washington Wizards". Jordan with the Wizards proved {once again|again} that he {could not|couldn't} lead a team to an above .500 record without Pippen. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Some business involvement {During|Throughout} his career {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} took part in a {few|a small number of} businesses. {For example|For instance|As an example}, Nike's Air Jordan sneakers are {very|extremely|incredibly} {well known|well-known|popular|renowned|recognized} {across|all around|all across} the {globe|planet|world}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Jordan retired from the NBA after {15|fifteen} {seasons|years}, {during|for the duration} which he {established|founded} a {number|variety|range} of {prestigious|impressive} records {due to|thanks to|because of} {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that {the only|the only real} {great|notable} {player|basketball player} that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} ever matched up with was Clyde Drexler who he only had to {face|confront|deal with|play against} {twice|two times} a year. {Because|For the reason that} he had a career full of weak matchups, Jordan's 30.12 {points per game|ppg} average is {the highest|the very best|the best} {ever|of all time} in NBA history. Because {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} year after year was getting {eliminated|annihilated} by the {Pistons|Detroit Pistons} and {Celtics|Boston Celtics}, he threatened to retire and {complained|moaned|whined} {about|regarding} the {Pistons|Detroit Pistons} and John Starks Bullying Him and Pippen on the court. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{As a result|Therefore|Consequently|Hence|Thence|Thus|In consequence|Because of this}, the {league|NBA} {changed|modified|altered} it's {rules|rules and regulations} and {implemented|applied} the "FLAGRANT FOUL" RULES in 1991 and {as a result|consequently|hence|thence|thus|in consequence|because of this} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} won {six|6} {NBA|League} {titles|championships} with the {Chicago Bulls|Bulls} and was the {MVP|Most valuable player} of the {NBA|League} Finals {every|each|each and every} time they {claimed|won} the {championship|finals} {because|for the reason being that} teams could no longer play {physical|rough} against {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, Pippen, and the {Bulls|Chicago bulls}. {In addition|Additionally}, {because|for the reason being that} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was playing against some of the {weakest|worst} competition of any other NBA top {50|fifty} {player|basketball player} ever, {MJ|Jordan|Michael Jordan} was {able|in a position} to become the NBA's leading scorer for {10|ten} straight {seasons|years} and was the league's {Most Valuable Player|Mvp} {five|5} times. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…He was {also|additionally|additionally} {selected|chosen} to the All-NBA {First|1st} Team {10|ten} times, the All-Defensive {First|1st} Team {nine|9} times {aside from|apart from|except for|other than|in addition to} leading the {NBA|League} in steals in {three|3} {years|seasons}. The Associated Press {also|in addition|furthermore} {ranked|rated} him as second only to Babe Ruth as top {athlete|sportsperson} of the {century|past 100 years}. {Like|Similar to|Akin to|In the vein of|Reminiscent of|Resembling} Ruth (Who {never|on no account|in no way} played against any of the {great|illustrious|fantastic|excellent|terrific} black players of his day) {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} had easy competition {due to|thanks to|because of} {the fact|the very fact|the actual fact} that the shooting guard was the {weakest|worst} player on the majority of NBA teams {throughout|all through} the 1990′s|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…There are {others|other people|other folks} who for some {reason|rationale} or another were called the next-{Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}. Players {such as|like|for example|including} Harold Miner (Baby Jordan!!!???), Tracy McGrady ({only|solely} {because|for the reason being that} he was a scoring machine), {but|however} at the exception of Carter, none of them {really|in reality|in actuality|in actual fact|if truth be told} stood a chance. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…With the Lakers dominating the {NBA|League}, it {didn't|did not} take long for Shaq's team, to become {Kobe|Kobe bryant} and Shaq's team, while more and more, it {became|grew to become|grew to be} {apparent|obvious|clear|evident|plain as the nose on your face} that {Kobe|Kobe bryant}, not Carter was the one who reminded us the most of {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}…who as {most|nearly all} knowlegeable fans would tell you reminded them of Dr. J.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…You see there are {4|four} {components|elements} that defined {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}: For the media, {it is|it's} the {numbers|statistics}, for fans {it is|it's} the highlights, for sponsors {and the|and also the|as well as the|along with the} {league|NBA}, {it is|it's} marketability, and for experts, {it is|it's} {championships|titles} and accolades. {Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} was able to incorporate these entire {elements|parts|components} successfully in one package, which made him {the most|the foremost} {popular|well-liked|in style|fashionable|common|widespread} and {sought after|in demand} {athlete|sportsperson} on the {planet|globe|earth}. He was {good|beneficial|safe|advantageous} for corporate America, {good|excellent} for white America, {good|great} for Black America, {good|great} for the {NBA|League}, and depending on who you {talk|speak} to, {good|great} for {the sport|the game} as well. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Because|Since} all those {4|four} {elements|parts|components} were found in {1|one} {person|individual}, {each|every} new {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {dubbed|tagged} the next {according|in accordance} to one or another {component|factor|element}. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…If a {player|basketball player} sells, {he is|he's} the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, if another scores {50|fifty} {in a|during a} {game|basketball game}, the next {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, {etc|et cetera|and so on}…{Because of|Due to|As a result of|On account of|As a consequence of} tape delay and very little corporate {sponsorship|backing|support} and {limited|inadequate} media {hype|build up}, few {people|individuals|folks} acknowledge that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} was {just|simply} a mere clone of Dr. J and David Thompson.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj}'s Hall of Fame {talk|speech} was the Exxon Valdez of speeches. {It was|It had been|It absolutely was}, by turns, rude, {vindictive|spiteful|malicious|bitter|hurtful|nasty|revengeful|rancorous|resentful|bitter} and flammable. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…And that was just when he was {trying|making an attempt|attempting} to be funny. {It was|It absolutely was} tactless, {egotistical|narcissistic|arrogant} and {unbecoming|inappropriate|unflattering}. When it was done, {nobody|no one} {wanted|desired} to be like Mike.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…{Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s Hall Of Fame speech was surprisingly from the heart. {It's|It is} just that {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}'s heart on this night {could|might|may possibly} give you frostbite. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Nobody|No one} was spared, including his high school {coach|head coach}, his high school teammate, his college coach, {two|2} of his {pro|professional} coaches, his {college|university} roommate, his {pro|professional} owner, his {pro|professional} general manager, {the man|the person} who was presenting him that evening, even his {kids|children}!|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Kobe's International {career|playing career|basketball career} with the {U.S.|United states} national {team|squad} {began|started|all started} in 2006; He was a member of the 2007 USA men's senior National team. He {is also|is additionally} {featured|spotlighted} in the Chinese reality {T.V.|Television} show {called|referred to as|known as} "The Kobe Mentu Show", {which|that} documents Chinese basketball players. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Kobe|Kobe bryant} encourages and {gives|provides|offers} {advice|recommendation} {to these|to those} {players|participants}. He was a member of the US Men's Senior National team for the 2008 Summer Olympics and they {won|claimed} the Gold medal.}
{MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Only about half of the teams {in the|within the} {NBA|League} have {actually|in fact|in point of fact|in reality|essentially} {won|earned} an NBA {Championship|Title} which {means|suggests that|means that} they {haven't|have not} been doing something {right|correct|correctly} on management's end since the franchise started. Out of the {17|seventeen} teams that have {actually|in fact|in point of fact} {won|earned} the {championship|title}, {eight|8} teams only have {one|1} {ring|title|championship} {while|whereas} {six|6} have {four|4} or {less|fewer}. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} are the team in the middle of the pack with {six|6} {NBA|League} {Championships|Titles} in which all of them came after the {NBA|League} passed the "NO FLAGRANT FOUL RULES" in 1991 when the {Bulls|Chicago bulls} had {Jordan|Michael jordan} who is {maybe|perhaps|possibly} the 2nd or {3rd|third} {greatest|best} shooting guard to ever play {the game|the sport} behind Kobe Bryant. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The last {two|2} teams on the list of champions are the Lakers ({16|sixteen} {championships|titles}) and the Celtics ({17|seventeen} {championships|titles}) these {two|2} teams must have been doing something {right|correct|correctly} over the years in order to {win|earn|secure|attain|acquire} more than half of all the {NBA|League} {Championships|Titles} ever and {I'm|I am} {going to|gonna} explain it to you right now.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…On January 22, 2006, {NBA|League} {Superstar|Mega-star|Megastar} Kobe Bryant {scored|posted} {81|eighty one} points for his {game|basketball game} against the Toronto Raptors. This not only broke the LA franchise record previously set by Elgin Baylor, {but|however} {also|additionally|in addition|moreover|furthermore} the {NBA|League} scoring records as this puts him only {second|2nd} to Wilt Chamberlain's {legendary|famous} {100|one hundred}-point {game|basketball game} in 1962. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The Zoom {Kobe|Kobe bryant} III Basketball Shoe {81|eighty one} points Edition pays {tribute|honor|acknowledgment|homage} to the {greatness|magnitude|enormity|immensity} of the Black Mamba as he marks {one more|another|yet one more|yet another} {milestone|landmark|highlight|high point} in his {career|playing career|basketball career}. |MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…1997-98 Season. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls}' {last|final|very last} {NBA|League} {championship|title} came in 1998, after they {defeated|beat} the Utah Jazz in a repeat of the 1997 {NBA|League} {Finals|Championship game}. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} were able {to replicate|to duplicate} their success from the {previous|preceding|prior} {season|year} by winning the series 4-2. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Although|Though} shooting just 42% from the field while {again|once more} matching up with role players Bryon "8ppg" Russell, Shandon "5ppg" Anderson, and 6'3 Jeff Hornacek, {despite|in spite of} the controversy of getting away with a push off of Bryon "8ppg" Russell..{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} was {once again|again} {chosen|selected} as the {Finals|Championship game} {MVP|Most valuable player}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{When|Whenever} an opposing player has a {good|great} {game|basketball game}, {most|the majority of} players engage in a shootout to outdo him; not {Kobe|Kobe bryant}, {just like|simillar to|same as|like} {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj}, he not only {wants|desires} to outdo you, he {also|in addition|moreover|furthermore} {wants|desires} to shut you down. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Kobe|Kobe bryant} {doesn't|does not} {just|simply|only|merely|simply|solely} take the challenge; he {also|in addition|moreover|furthermore} tries to punish you for challenging him. This {attitude|approach|outlook|mind-set|way of behaving} is {rare|uncommon|atypical} in today's {NBA|League}, which is why {Kobe|Kobe bryant} is such a {particular|distinct|noteworthy|special|unique} {animal|monster|beast}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{When|At the time} {Kobe|Kobe bryant} was {only|just} {17|seventeen} he was {picked up|drafted} to play for the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 since he was only {17|seventeen} his {parents|folks|mother and father|mom and dad|father and mother|dad and mom} had to co-sign his contract. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…He was the youngest player {ever|of all time} to {play|participate|take part in} an NBA game. He was the winner of the 1997 {dunk|slam dunk} contest, becoming the youngest {player|basketball player} ever {to get|to obtain|to receive|to acquire} this title. He earned {a place|a spot} on the {NBA|League} all rookie {second|2nd} team.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…{Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} owes a roomful of apologies. {But|However} {it'll|it will} {never|by no means|on no account|in no way} {happen|occur|come about|come to pass|materialize}. He {once|on one occasion|one time} said, "You {know|understand|recognize} {you don't|you do not} get no apologies in this business." He was like that Japanese World War II soldier they found hiding in a cave in Guam {27|twenty seven} years after the Japanese surrendered. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The only {difference|distinction} is, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} won! What good is victory if you {never|on no account|in no way} {realize|understand|understand|comprehend} the {battle|war} is over? This is how {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {really|actually|in reality|in actuality|in actual fact|if truth be told} is, I just {never|by no means|on no account|in no way} thought he'd let {the world|the planet|the globe} see it. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…His old {Bulls|Chicago bulls}' assistant coach, Johnny Bach, said "This guy {is a|may be a|could be a|can be described as} killer. {He's|He is} a cold-blooded {assassin|killer|murderer}. {It's not|It isn't|It is not} enough for him to {beat|defeat} you. He wants you {dead|extinct}."|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{It has|It's} been {proven|established|verified|demonstrated|validated} year after year that {one|1} {guy|man} can never do it on his own. {For example|For instance|As an example|To provide an example|As for instance|By way of example|As an example ,|Just to illustrate|To illustrate|As an illustration|As an example,}…{Michael Jordan|Jordan|Mj} was sub .{500|five hundred} year in year out and was 1-9 in the playoffs {until|till} Scottie Pippen came to his rescue. Another {example|case in point|illustration} is LeBron James when he was with the Cavs. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…He had {won|earned} back to back {MVP|Most valuable player}'s and {yet|however|nevertheless|nonetheless} he still couldn't {win|earn|secure|attain} an NBA {Championship|Title} {because|for the reason being that} he {didn't|did not} have another All Star {to help|to assist} him. It {doesn't|does not} matter how {good|great|dominant} {one|1} {guy|player} is, he can {never|on no account|in no way} do it {alone|single-handedly|without help}. Even {the greatest|the best} shooting guard ever Kobe Bryant who without Shaq still manged to win {2|two|a pair of} titles with Pau Gasol {even though|despite the fact that} Gasol {never|on no account|in no way} won a playoff game with the Grizzlies. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Although|Though} Kobe Bryant carried {a huge|an enormous|a large} bulk of the load…Gasol was a contributing {factor|aspect|dynamic} to the Lakers Championship run, the Spurs had Tim Duncan and David Robinson {along with|together with} {the great|the terrific} defense. The Celtics of 2008 {might have|may have} had one of the {best|greatest} {teams|squads} ever with {3|three} All Stars in Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett and the best defense in the {league|NBA}. The {Bulls|Chicago bulls} got Rip Hamilton this off season to {possibly|perhaps} get that {2nd|second} All Star on their team {to help|to assist} Derrick Rose to a possible {NBA|League} {Championship|Title} in 2012.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Jordan without {teammate|partner} Scottie Pippen was sub .500 for his {first|1st} {3|three} seasons with the {Bulls|Chicago Bulls}…Jordan got his nickname "Air Jordan" and "His Airness" while playing with the {Bulls|Chicago Bulls} and {jacking up|Hoisting} countless shots. {As the|For the reason that|On the grounds that the} nicknames {suggest|imply|insinuate|indicate|evoke} Michael {was not|wasn't} running – he was flying…some would {say|declare} he was ballhogging. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{As|Seeing that} he {duplicated|copied} alot of moves from his mentors Dr. J and David Thompson…Jordan's slam {dunks|slam-dunks|slam dunks}, {although|though|while} not original, are {considered|thought-about|thought of} {by|by means of} his {rabid|mindless} fans (who were {probably|in all probability|most likely} too young {to know|to grasp|to be aware of} who Dr. J or David Thompson was) to be the best in basketball history {considering|taking into consideration|taking into account|in view of} his mimic job of Dr. j and David Thompson.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…{Kobe|Kobe Bryant} did his {schooling|education} at Lower Merion High School, Philadelphia. He played in the varsity's junior and senior basketball {team|squad}. His {father|dad} was his basketball coach in {the first|the primary} year at school. In his second year he ended as the southeastern Pennsylvania's all time {leading|foremost} scorer. He received {many|several|numerous|several|various} awards.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…In 2005-06 Phil Jackson who had left the team as coach {returned|came back} and {as a result|therefore|consequently|hence|thence|thus} the Lakers were back in the playoffs. {Throughout|All through|Right through} the 2006-07 seasons Bryant's jersey became the {top|biggest|highest} selling NBA jersey {in the|within the} {U.S.|United States} and China. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…In December,2007…{Bryant|Kobe bryant} became the youngest player {to reach|to achieve} 20,000 points, he was officially {announced|introduced} as the "{NBA's|League's} {Most Valuable Player|Mvp}", this was his {first|1st|initial} {MVP|Most valuable player}. In 2010 {Kobe|Kobe bryant} earned his {second|2nd} "{MVP|Most valuable player}".|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…The {NBA|League} {hasn't|has not} {changed|modified} any {rules|rules and regulations} {due to|as a result of|resulting from|as a consequence of|stemming from} Kobe Bryant's play. {However|But}, his career straight out of high school has taken {many|several|numerous|countless|several|various} twists and turns with {numerous|several|various} well-documented off-court troubles, {but|however} his game has {always|continuously|continually} shown steady {improvement|development|progress} {despite|in spite of|regardless of} {various|numerous|varied} distractions. The Los Angeles Lakers became {perennial|recurrent} {championship|title} contenders under {Bryant|Kobe bryant} and {former|previous} teammate Shaquille O'Neal, who teamed up {to form|to make|to create} one of the deadliest center-guard duos in {NBA|League} history. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Their {success|achievement|accomplishment} gave the Lakers {three|3} {consecutive|straight|successive} {NBA|League} {championships|titles} in 2000, 2001, and 2002. The 2003 season saw the end of the Lakers' run as a mini- dynasty, but also became the definitive season for Kobe Bryant. An NBA {superstar|mega-star|megastar} at {only|merely} {24|twenty four} years {of age|old}, {Bryant|Kobe bryant} {averaged|posted} over {30|thirty} points per game and {embarked on|began|kicked off|initiated} a historic scoring run, {posting|scoring} {40|forty} or more points per game for {nine|9} {consecutive|straight} {contests|games}.|MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH…Had {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} been in his shoes, he'd have said, "Hey, Steve Kerr! Remember when I kicked your ass in that {fight|brawl|scrap}?" {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} owes a roomful of apologies. {But|However} {it'll|it's going to|it will} {never|on no account|in no way} {happen|occur|come about|take place}. {Before|Previous to|Prior to} his {second|2nd} comeback — with the Washington Wizards — {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} and his agent, David Falk, denied it, said it {wasn't|was not} true, {practically|virtually} said the media was smoking something. MICHAEL JORDAN POSITION…Then, after a month of lies, {Jordan|Michael jordan|Mj} {admitted|confessed} {it was|it absolutely was} all {true|correct}. The reporter he lied to saw him saw him {in the|within the} locker {room|area|space} before his {first|1st|initial} {game|basketball game} back and said, "You {wanna|want to} say something to me, {maybe|perhaps}?"}


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The life and blood of our dear establishment! Without them, there wouldn't be a hotel in the first place! While I can't disclose ALL of their personal details, I can indulge you in some gossip and maybe a little hearsay...
805: Kuzuki TaizouOne of our more recent guests! He paid for an extended stay, and has so far been making himself quite the face around the island, however unintentionally.
- Beat Still, My Heart: Open-heart surgeon she is not, but Elena's cuddling of Taizou's cardiac muscle saved his life.
- Cold-Blooded Torture: Kuzuki had his eye put out and fingers cut off by some Yakuza who came to call. Miss Elena was most displeased.
- Dark and Troubled Past: There are some rumours that Mr. Kuzuki had quite the life in Japan—and not exactly a legal one.
- Official Couple: Elena certainly seems to dote on him quite a bit.
- MayDecember Romance: Miss Elena has taken quite the shine to him.
- Tattooed Crook: As a result of his shady past with the Yakuza.
804: KurosawaA rather pleasant man, though rumor has it he's actually the world's #1 assassin.
- Bi the Way: Is quick to remind potential suitors he's gay, but fell in love with Stark and is implied to have had relations with Mamiya in the past.
- Back from the Dead: His ghost tries to dissuade Mamiya from targeting Taizou, but she doesn't listen.
- Bury Your Gays: He disappeared shortly after going for coffee at Snark's cafe. A pity, because he was going to confess to her too.
- Hitman with a Heart: Kurosawa may be the world's #1 assassin, but he's a genuinely good guy as long as you don't have a bounty on you.
402: HarakiA manga artist.
- Starving Artist: He always seems to be fretting over deadlines and the like, but I've never really seen him actually drawing till the last minute—or past it.
- A True Story In My Universe: In the epilogue, he has written and published a manga based on the events comprising the series, titled The Voynich Hotel.
303: Tamara, Misha, and KarieA rather interesting trio. They skipped housekeeping and room service, for some reason.
- Becoming the Mask: A few rumours surrounding Karie say she's actually an undercover agent for the FDA to bust a drug operation, but as the police have yet to darken our doorstep, assume them to be just that: rumours.
- Only Mostly Dead: Tamara, despite having her head blown open by Kurosawa, revives just enough to demand Karie pay her back for the pilfered drugs before dying for real.
VIP: The Assassin SistersA pair of white-haired black-eyed sisters who showed up recently.
- Black Eyes of Evil: They don't possess noticeable irises or sclera.
- Frankenstein's Monster: Fortunately Beluna took pity on the younger sister after she ran afoul of Snark and stitched her back together.
- Genki Girl: The younger sister, who has a passion for the parasite Gilty. (The cat is its host.)
- Impaled with Extreme Prejudice: The hotel's new decoration just happens to look exactly like the severed head of the eldest sister.
- Off with Her Head!: Mamiya runs afoul of Elena when she targets Taizou.
- Revenge Before Reason:The younger sister was overheard vowing to avenge her older sister's death.
- White Hair, Black Heart: They have snow-white hair and are rumoured to be high-ranking assassins.
A hotel is only as good as its employees—and what the Voynich lacks in quantity, we have in quality.
Elena AKA Lachrymarum, the Mother of TearsOne of our two maids. Very cheerful and upbeat, together with Beluna, she keeps the Voynich spotless and still has plenty of energy leftover for her own pursuits!
- A-Cup Angst: Please do not remark on her lack of cleavage.
- Action Girl: Despite her short stature, Elena is quite active.
- The Beastmaster: The local man-eating tigers seem to be remarkably obedient around her.
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Be you human or demon, lay so much as a dirty look in Kuzuki's direction, and she'll make your stay abrupt and unpleasant.
- Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: I hear she can get rather unpleasant if provoked.
- Dull Eyes of Unhappiness: When poor Elena returned home from visiting her mother, the sight of Taizo being mutilated by the Yakuza caused this reaction.
- Eyepatch of Power: She had an eyepatch for a time, when her glass eye was accidentally destroyed.
- Glass Eye: She has one. It's a slightly different colour than the other as Taizo made a slight mistake at the shop.
- Genki Girl: It's rather hard to find people as upbeat and cheery as her.
- Kung-Fu Wizard: Elena is very strong for her build and stature, and if the rumours about her are true is a powerful witch.
- Moe Green Special: She lost her eye way, way back when the colonials shot her with an arrow.
- Mystical Pregnancy: Elena was heard gushing that she might be pregnant after Kuzuki spent the night in her room, but nothing's come of it since.
- Power Tattoo: Has tribal tattoos all over her body, though her maid uniform covers them up.
- Really 700 Years Old: Some say she is really Lachrymarum of the Three Mothers.
- Skeletons in the Coat Closet: Elena possesses a number of masks crafted from animal skulls and one of her hobbies is wearing bones.
- Tranquil Fury: Elena was unable to protect poor Taizou from the repercussions of his past. She was able to do some redecorating, and was surprisingly calm about it.
- Violently Protective Girlfriend: Attention all yakuza, assassins, demons, etc.: You mess with Kuzuki, you wind up with your severed head impaled on the hotel roof or used to repaint the room.
BelunaThe second of our housekeeping duo. Together with Elena, they keep our dear hotel spotless. She's also quite handy if you need anything lifted—or destroyed.
- Emotionless Girl: It's hard to tell how she's feeling at any given moment, really.
- Frankenstein's Monster: The numerous scars all around her body give out this sort of vibe. Appropriate, considering she is one.
- Replacement Goldfish: Constructed by Lachrymarum as a (unintentional) simulacrum of Suspiriorum, the Mother of Sighs.
- When She Smiles: She's very pretty, actually.
AmeliaOur chef.
- The Eeyore: Poor girl's led a hard life. Lost her parents to a landmine, suffered from an eating disorder till the owner snapped her out of it, and her job isn't exactly the easiest (or safest) out there.
- Establishing Character Moment: Now why would one of our employees try to poison a guest as part of her own suicide attempt? How ridiculous.
- Suicide as Comedy: Alas, the poor girl thinks she's better off dead than alive.
Umeda KandreOur owner, a retired luchador. Quite the man about town, famous for his career and now for his hotel.
- Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: He may not look like much, but rumor has it that he punched out the Chuck Norris himself.
- Masked Luchador: Though he's now retired, he still wears his masks on a daily basis. It's quite the sight to see, really.
- Nice Guy: He makes it a point to regularly visit and assist orphans from the war.
While the Voynich most definitely does not employ nor house beings of the supernatural kind, there have been numerous rumours and "sightings" going around.
The Yakuza GhostsA pair of yakuza killed by Kurosawa. Not much is known about them, though one had quite the interest in strange stories, apparently.
- Those Two Guys: There really isn't anything TOO remarkable about them... except that one is a dead ringer for Vegeta.
MerceloThe namesake of that new drug. They say she still lives in the room she overdosed in.
- Boy Meets Ghoul: As if the idea of ghosts wasn't silly enough, some have taken to saying she's actually taken a shine to Mr. Haraki.
The island is home to all sorts of interesting personalities, too.
ZepisThe legendary second-rate boiler engineer! He can fix anything, really, but let's just say his head is a little beyond repair these days...
- Artificial Limbs: With thanks to the war. Not entirely a bad thing; his leg acted as a ground and saved him from that one time he got struck by lightning seven times in a row. And it was such a fine day, too...
SnarkAlice's older sister. Owner of a local restaurant, and DAMN fine chef. One wonder how she does it with two prosthetic arms...
- Apologetic Attacker: Well, she did slice Mamiya's little sister in pieces, but she did warn her opponent about attacking her and was unhappy about attacking a child...
- Artificial Limbs: Lost both of her arms in the war. She's been doing amazingly well at her job without them, though. Just goes to show what a lot of passion and some fancy prosthetics can do.
- Buxom Is Better: Certainly subscribes to this belief, since she got herself a bust enhancement.
- Cool Big Sis: For all her flaws, she truly loves her sister.
- Deal with the Devil: There's really no shortage of rumours on where she got those skills of hers.
- Hidden in Plain Sight: Is the proprietor of a popular cafe and a wanted serial killer whose name is known to the police. How she does it no-one knows.
- Lovable Sex Maniac: Rumour has it Snark really likes to get it on with hot guys.
- Mundane Utility: Her prosthetics really come in "handy" for all sorts of things.
- Out with a Bang: Said to her favourite way of expressing her "love".
- Serial Killer: Some say she's not altogether well in the head, but don't tell Alice.
- Wolverine Claws: The true form of her "Demon's Claw +2" prosthetics.
Officer OlgaOne of our fine law enforcers. Currently in charge of the "Snark" serial killer case, alongside her partner, Andyroid.
- Covert Pervert: The lines on her palm indicate that her sex drive is distressingly insatiable. Assuming you trust Andyroid, anyway.
- Only Sane Woman: She's quite responsible and mature compared to... well... pretty much most of the island.
AndyroidThe cutting-edge of crime fighting technology: a robot detective! He hasn't really solved anything yet, but I'm sure he will eventually! It's not as if he's a giant waste of money and research, right?
- A.I. Is a Crapshoot: Rumour is that a secret facility is producing killer robots. Is this guy a defective model? Who knows?
- Bumbling Sidekick: Officer Olga doesn't seem to like having him around. (I can't say I blame her...)
- Expy: Visually is one of Robot Keiji K
- Ridiculously Human Robot: According to the droid himself, they really went out of their way to make him as human as possible. I'd say they succeeded—a little too well, actually...
- Sex Bot: Self-proclaimed. It's not what he was originally built for, but he's certainly "well equipped".
The Sleuth Brigade
A rather energetic bunch of kids, dedicated to solving the "mysteries" of the Voynich. Heaven knows what they expect to find.
- Five-Man Band
- The Leader: Leader—why else would he be called that?
- The Lancer: Vixen, no matter how adamantly she tries to be "The Chick."
- The Smart Guy: Professor, of course.
- The Big Guy: Fatty, to no one's surprise.
- The Chick: Formerly Peace, it seems Alice has taken over for her. Vixen tries to be this, but the poor darling just doesn't have the disposition for it.
- Kid Detectives: The whole lot of them.
- Scars Are Forever: Has a scar on his face from the landmine detonation that killed Peace.
- Survivor Guilt: One of the two to have taken Peace's death hardest. It wasn't really his fault he stepped on a landmine, though.
VixenA little girl trying to grow up too fast. Quite the hothead.
- A-Cup Angst: Like most girls her age, she tends to worry about her lack of assets. Poor girl just can't seem to wait.
- Fiery Redhead: Has quite the temper on her.
- Fille Fatale: Well, she tries to be one, at any rate.
- Survivor Guilt: The second of the two who've been hit hardest by Peace's death. She was her rival, to some extent, though I doubt she'd have wanted to have "won" in this fashion.
PeaceA former-member. Poor dear died saving Leader from a landmine. She was, true to her name, the diplomatic one of their group.
- Buxom Is Better: She was older than the rest of the group.
- The Chick: Formerly the group's diplomat and glue.
- The Lost Lenore: Though the poor dears put on brave faces, its obvious they're still hurting from losing her. Even worse that she'd usually be the one consoling them, if it'd been someone else.
- Meaningful Name: Like I said, they didn't call her Peace for nothing.
- Tuck and Cover: Threw Leader to the side of a landmine he'd accidentally stepped on.
ProfessorAKA Doctor. The Brigade's expert on mythology and legends! There's no story or mysterious past this guy doesn't know.
- Boy Meets Ghoul: Rumour has it he has a thing for Tenebraum.
- The Smart Guy: If there's anything to be done that requires research or delving into the realm of the obscure, he's their man—er, boy.
- Big Eater: They don't call him "Fatty" for nothing!
AliceSnark's younger sister. A rather nice girl, if painfully shy without her mask on.
- Alice Allusion: As if it were not enough that she's such an innocent child in the middle of this chaotic island, one must think her parents were very into Lewis Carroll's work, considering her and her sister's name, and the rabbit mask she's so fond of.
- Cassandra Truth: She says some pretty interesting things. While we won't say she doesn't know more than she lets on, you have to admit that most of those are probably products of an overactive imagination.
- The Chick: She seems to be filling in the void Peace left quite nicely.
- Expressive Mask: Funny how that mask seems to mirror her emotions and mood, like it's reflecting her true face. We wonder how the maker did it?
- Mask of Power: There's some talk of her mask not being all it seems. I wouldn't put much weight into it.
- Shout-Out Theme Naming: Sort of appropriate that her mask's a rabbit, isn't it?
First gangsters, drug dealers and assassins, then zombies, ghosts, and witches. I suppose the inhabitants from way down below were bound to make an appearance in all these silly rumours, eh?
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Easily defeats Beluna, and has it done to him in turn by Elena.
- Reality Warper: Replaced the local donut shop with his own hotel for a little while, though he's still less powerful than the youngest of the Three Sisters.
- Cyclops: Her mask conceals her single eye.
- Deal with the Devil: Is the one who supplied Snark with her prosthetics and boob job.
- Bullying a Dragon: Ashy shouldn't have tried to steal Taizou's soul when Elena was around.

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Archive for August, 2009
Concerts On Demand: Lee Harvey Osmond at the 2009 Ottawa Bluesfest
Monday, August 24th, 2009
Listen to the concert at CBC's website here.
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LeE HARVeY OsMOND Live at Tractorgrease
Monday, August 24th, 2009
"The more I listen to A Quiet Evil, the more it emerges as the purest distillation of Wilson's artistic voice…"
Read more and watch the video here at No Depression.
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New dates added with Cowboy Junkies
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Visit the tour page for Lee Harvey Osmond dates in the eastern United States, supporting Cowboy Junkies! More Canadian dates are being added as well for October and November.
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What the press are saying about "A Quiet Evil"
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
"LHO have created something close to an Americana masterpiece here. Every track a gorgeous subtle gift, heavily reliant on deep but restrained tight addictive grooves, intriguing stories and melodies. "
– Americana UK
"In an ideal world, a band should have a catchy name, a distinct sound and ear-snaring songs. LeE HaRVEY OsMOND has all three, all shown to great effect on the Ontario group's debut disc A Quiet Evil."
– Vancouver Sun
"Creeping across your floor like a demented banshee on downers, the collective LeE HARVeY OsMOND is certainly a psychedelic beast of another stripe. The product of Tom Wilson from Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, a few Cowboy Junkies and some Skydiggers, A Quiet Evil is the collective's first release, and it is a wily captive indeed."
– Hour.ca
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Home Recipe Collection Cuisine Cajun/Creole Pasta in Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce
Pasta in Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce
Created by Chuck,
DescriptionThis is my alltime favorite pasta dish. The Cajun cream sauce and crawfish tails create a taste so good that you will be asked to make it over and over. It is my version of a Paul Prudhomme recipe. My wife asks for this at least once a month!
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Main Ingredient
Cooking Method
1 pound crawfish tails, whole
1 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/4 cups seafood stock, or chicken stock
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 cups cooked pasta
1 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle crawfish evenly with 1 tablespoon of the mix and blend in thoroughly.
Add 1/4 cup of the stock, scrape bottom of skillet to dissolve all brown bits, and cook until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup stock, 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix, and the remaining onions and green bell peppers, stir, and cook until the liquid evaporates and the vegetables start to stick, about 3 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup stock plus the flour and stir until the flour is completely absorbed and a paste forms. Add the mushrooms and garlic, stir, and spread evenly in the skillet. Cook, scraping bottom of skillet as crust forms, for 5 minutes. If the mixture looks like it might burn, add the final 1/4 cup of the stock, clear the bottom of the skillet, and let liquid evaporate.
Add the seasoned crawfish and remaining seasoning mix , clear bottom of skillet, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture just starts to boil. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stir until pasta is heated through, being careful not to let it boil, toss and serve.
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