Jerry Krause, Chicago Bulls
The dispute between Jordan and the general manager of the Bull started when Jordan broke his foot during his second year. Jerry Krause tried to convince Michael Jordan to sit out for the rest of the season to ensure that Bulls would get a higher pick, however, the competitive drive within Michael made him disagree with the manager. The two constantly fell out of draft decisions and player moves such as trading Jordan’s friend, Charles Oakley. Jerry Krause’s decision to replace Phil Jackson with Tim Floyd after the ’98 Finals was the last straw for Michael Jordan and was the main reason why Michael Jordan chose to retire. In 1999, Jordan said, “One thing is for sure, money won’t keep me in the game.” This was interpreted to be a direct shot to Krause.
Jerry Krause, Chicago Bulls
