Dwight Howard had the seeds of leadership, but his uneven temperament and inability to finish games may have held the Orlando Magic back. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Michael Jordan’s leadership bordered on bullying, but there was no denying its success. The Chicago Bulls were a reflection of their best player.
The stories of Michael Jordan as a competitor are legendary.
The Orlando Magic know that better than anyone. After defeating him in the 1995 Playoffs — 45 is not 23, after all — Jordan reshaped himself and drove the Bulls to a historic level.