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Basketball Legend: When Pride Still Matters

Some exist with pride, others struggle with pride, some compete with pride, and there are those who fail with pride, but very few can walk away with pride. Congratulations, for as you read these lines, you have witnessed the whole lives of many great basketball players. This pronunciation was embodied when Stephen Curry, after facing defeat in 2021, claimed that no one would want to face them the following season; When Tim Duncan was convinced before the start of the 2014 Finals that they would not mess up; When Kobe Bryant promised at Old Buss's memorial to take the Lakers to the playoffs; When Nowitzki, shedding his label as a soft player, retreated to the locker room in tears at night; When Kevin Garnett let out a skyward howl after holding the championship trophy; When the 2004 Detroit Pistons won and the F4 Lakers lost… Our story begins in an era when pride still mattered.

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Chapter 100 The Dream Come True Jordan

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After defeating the Pacers, the Wizards' morale soared, and with two more victories, they welcomed the last day of 2001 with a 16-13 record.

On December 31, 2001, Wizards owner Abe Pollin hosted a banquet for the players and coaching staff.

At the banquet, Pollin raised his glass and self-deprecatingly said, "At the beginning of the season, I predicted that we would make the playoffs. At the owners' meeting, almost everyone laughed at me. Now look at where we are? Where are we?"

Wes Unseld chimed in, "We're fourth in the Eastern Conference, Mr. Pollin!"

"Fourth in the Eastern Conference!" Pollin laughed, "Fourth in the Eastern Conference! We can do better! As long as we're under the outstanding leadership of Michael and Doug, we can do even better!"

Then, he began thanking specific people, especially the two he made a point of singling out.

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