193: Shaq is Jerry's biggest mistake since 1981 (asking for monthly tickets!)

Scottie Pippen would never have imagined that just under three minutes into the game, he would receive an assist from Roger.

Can you believe that during the entire 93-94 season he worked alongside Roger, nothing of the sort had ever happened!

Stevie Smith didn't expect that Roger could see him either; he thought for sure Roger would choose to go directly for the basket amidst the pursuit of Lakers players.

Everyone on the team was highly satisfied with Roger's performance at the start of the game; he didn't rest on his laurels as a superstar to slack off on defense, nor did he insist on having the ball to shoot whenever he wanted because he was a superstar.

He defended strenuously and passed the ball actively, giving everyone a chance to shine.

Even Pippen and Stevie Smith, the two biggest "anti-truths" on the team, had to admit that Roger's influence in the game was quite significant.

When he's on your team, scoring becomes easier, and victory feels closer within reach.