There's been quite a bit written about Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame induction speech the other night. Many thought he was less than gracious during his comments. The thing that really struck me was how much he loved the game, and how little he seems to have now that he's out of it. He claimed basketball was where he went for comfort and peace. What about now that it's gone?
I pray that he will eventually find the perspective of David Robinson, the Hall of Fame center from the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson, in a fraction of the time Jordan was allotted, thanked everyone he could think of, and closed with a much more eternal perspective. I really enjoyed his speech and I'm thankful to have people like him to point to when I want to teach my son about humility and graciousness. Thanks, David.
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