NBA fans are speculating that Michael Jordan might have scammed NBC, as reports surfaced about his surprisingly limited participation.

“I got the ball a lot and I could penetrate, shoot it, or find the open man,” Kukoc once told Bulls.com. “With Michael, it probably would have been more difficult. That’s not to say he hogged the ball, but without him there, I was able to do so many more things, more so than if I was the third or fourth option.”

Derrick Rose’s legacy with the Chicago Bulls has been formally cemented after the franchise confirmed its decision to retire his jersey. The honor sparked emotional reactions across the NBA, including from two of the game’s biggest icons – Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Kevin Durant dished out some interesting responses in a rapid-fire session.

Michael Jordan has warm message for Derrick Rose as the Bulls get set to retire his jersey at the United Center

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen honored Derrick Rose as the Bulls prepare to raise the Chicago native’s No. 1 jersey.

Eddy Curry grew up wanting to be a gymnast, and only started playing basketball in the seventh grade. After a dominant high school career saw him named Illinois Mr. Basketball, he entered the 2001