236: He will never be the second Michael Jordan (Vote for monthly tickets!)

In 1999, AI did as he pleased; he was simply synonymous with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was like the canvas on a ship, propelling the entire team forward.

Today, right from the start, AI once again assumed the posture of a solitary hero.

Roger was still not quite used to today's opening; the 76ers were actually leading.

In his many years as a pro, from the Bulls to the Magic and then to the Hawks, many things had changed, but one thing remained constant— the Philadelphia 76ers were a supremely lousy team.

So when facing the 76ers, Roger subconsciously thought they were easy to handle.

But upon closer inspection, this team had indeed undergone a major transformation.

The forever unlucky Philadelphia 76ers of the '90s were no longer at the mercy of everyone else.

Larry Brown's operations in Philadelphia over the years, with frequent trades, had molded the Philadelphia 76ers into his own vision of perfection.