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...BILL RUSSELL, Celtics legend If Jordan's comeback falls as flat as Magic Johnson's talk show, Russell may edge back into serious contention for the unofficial greatest NBA player ever. The field is muddled, but Jordan, who isn't the greatest scorer (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), rebounder (Wilt Chamberlain), floor leader (Magic Johnson) or winner (Russell) is considered the best ever because he blended those skills better than anyone...
...KOBE BRYANT, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Bryant has received favorable comparisons to Jordan since scoring more than 15 points per game as a 20-year-old in the 1997-98 season, Kobe's second and Jordan's last. Now 23 and a two-time NBA champion, Bryant is widely considered a more complete player than Jordan was at the same age. But Kobe will have to take a number with other superstar shooting guards - Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Ray Allen - to get his shot at the 38-year-old Jordan...
...SCOTTIE PIPPEN, former Jordan teammate He's an original Dream Teamer, a six-time champ, and he was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. But some still believe that Pippen was only as good as Michael Jordan made him. Scottie has played to mixed reviews without Mike - with the Bulls during Jordan's first retirement, later with the Rockets, and currently with the Blazers - and now Jordan gets his chance at flying solo. Jordan's return - and probable mediocre team success - makes it likely people will come away with a greater appreciation for what Pippen...
...PUBLIC, rabid Bulls fan Some NBA fans don't want Jordan any closer to center court than the MCI Center owner's box, fearing that he may tarnish his legacy as perhaps the greatest athlete of the 20th century. After all, how could he top his previous exit, a steal and subsequent game-winning jump shot in the final minute of Chicago's title-clinching victory in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals? He probably can't, but, for more sensible fans, seeing Michael Jordan take on this challenge - regardless of the results - only adds to Jordan's legacy...
...CHARLES BARKLEY, former NBA great Barkley and Jordan have long been close friends and golfing buddies. But after ballooning to a reported 337 pounds, it's clear Sir Charles may have also helped make Michael Jordan's Steakhouse a success. Barkley toyed with the idea of making his own comeback with the Wizards, but it was too long of a road to get back into playing shape, and, unlike Jordan, Barkley did not retire at the top of his game. So Charles is going to have to find himself another filthy rich former athlete to tee off with...