<p>Michael Jordan's return-to-prime-era references heighten the drama around any life-altering decision, underscoring the gravity fans attach to major career pivots.</p><p>Fantasy readers weigh how Jordan-like pivots affect league narratives, branding, and the appetite for star-driven exposure tied to future seasons.</p>

Pippen's remarks touch on the Jordan era dynamics and how it shaped his view of today’s dynasties, highlighting the balance between extraordinary talent and surrounding pieces rather than pure hero-ball.

Jordan anchors the Bulls’ dynasty; Pippen highlights their on-court chemistry and dominant two-way pairing that defined the era.

Jordan anchors the Bulls' dynasty era, referenced to contrast Pippen's observations on era-shifted physicality and the evolving game Jokic operates in.

Reference to Jordan underscores how legendary status can cast a shadow over Hall-of-Fame recognition, used as a metaphor for USF’s Leavitt decision.