Stephon Marbury vs. Michael Jordan: Who is right?

Stephon Marbury is clearly not a fan of Michael Jordan. Judging from his comments earlier this month, he does not appreciate how kids kill other kids for the Jordan sneakers. You could view his comments as jealous rants or out of genuine concern for today’s youth.

Sure, Michael Jordan earns a great deal of money from his Jordan Brand apparel, in particular, his shoes. Yes, there are cases where adolescents are robbed for their Jordan’s. Sometimes these incidents result in the loss of a life. However, is this Michael Jordan’s fault?

Did Michael Jordan create crime? Did he create the conditions in the Black community? Moreover, did he create the societal ills that exist today? Is it Jordan’s…