Michael Jordan is the greatest NBA legend of the 90s, and players of the time meticulously prepared for their duels with MJ. According to Rockets star Vernon Maxwell, his wife was never happier than with the Bulls in town.

With LeBron James’ new Olympic crown in the Team USA jersey, the debate to determine the GOAT of basketball seems to have tightened even more.

It must be said that at 39, the age when Michael Jordan was retiring for good in the Wizards jersey, the King has just brought his nation to a gold medal by being the tournament’s MVP.

And he doesn’t plan on hanging up his sneakers just yet, since he will finally realize his dream of playing with his eldest son Bronny.

The Lakers don’t seem to be in a position to do so, but just imagine the talk if LeBron and his teammates manage to get a ring in the next two years… MJ’s place will be questioned, even in the minds of nostalgics.

Vernon Maxwell’s wife happy to see Jordan
Fortunately, the legendary #23 can count on the testimonies of his former rivals to maintain his mystical image in the league.

For example, during his appearance on Jeff Teague’s podcast, former Rockets star Vernon Maxwell gave a pretty crazy anecdote about his duels against MJ. Clearly, his wife was happy to know the Bulls were in town.

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Defending Michael Jordan was not a simple matter in the 90s…

So Vernon Maxwell, rather than partying with his friends as he was used to, preferred to stay home with his wife to rest.

A method that was not very effective, since in 17 games, MJ averaged 30.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists on his head.

Mad Max also revealed the name of another terror of defenses:

The worst player to defend in the whole world was Drazen Petrovic. This jerk was a real killer on the court.

The Nets used to serve him after two, three, or four different screens, and he had to be chased all over the court despite that.

Michael Jordan was a nightmare for defenses, to the point that Vernon Maxwell preferred to rest the night before to be up to the challenge.

In another style, he also feared the legend Drazen Petrovic.