Retiring But Coming Back Again
Michael Jordan quit the NBA for the very first time in 1993. He said that he lacked the desire to continue playing, although the truth was that he was having a tough time with the death of his father. He always wanted MJ to play ball, so the baller found it hard to make that dream come true after his passing. The Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf also owned the White Sox, so he helped with the transition. During his minor league career, MJ hit .202, made three home runs, and batted in 51 runs. In 1995, he came back to the NBA ready to play ball once more.
Retiring But Coming Back Again
The “Love Of The Game” Clause
Many athletes have clauses that prohibit them from playing sports outside the one they play in, but Michael Jordan was a special case. He had a “love of the game” that allowed him to play pick-up basketball whenever he wanted against anyone wanted. In comparison, Kansas City Chiefs told Patrick Mahomes that he could not play ball in the offseason since there was too much injury risk involved.
The “Love Of The Game” Clause
