Even after all these years, no one compares to Mr. Air

Even after all these years, no one compares to Mr. Air
By Stephen A. Smith, Inquirer Columnist
He once leaped 10-foot rims in a single bound. He stole minds, games and hearts with such regularity that "NBA parity" became an oxymoron. Six league championships. Virtually unparalleled status as the greatest to have ever played hoops. And still, the world just can't seem to get enough of Michael Jordan.
Sadly, it's easy to see why.
We don't know whether champions are created or developed. All we know is that, whenever they arrive, we hope they won't leave us until someone else arrives in their place.
It's 2004, and we're still waiting. So that should explain all the hoopla concerning the latest supposed return of His Airness.
Contrary to what many desire, Michael Jordan is not returning to the NBA, something that was known long before he told ESPN on Thursday. He isn't coming back to play for Pat Riley, the Miami Heat or anyone else in the sport he dominated for a decade...
The player who left us in awe. The man who fascinated us. The executive who disappointed us. The Hall of Famer who never cheated us.
Still wondering why we can't stop wishing for his return? Shame on you who choose to wonder at all.