Smith told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, “It’s just absurd to suggest that one player, who was definitely not privy to a lot of things going on, can be the source of information for a 300-page book about years of a team, some of which he wasn’t even involved in.” However, Horace was the one who frequently defended the players against Michael, which is why Michael singled him out on the broadcast. Will Perdue was practically crying when Jordan sucker punched him in practice, so he didn’t defend himself; instead, Horace went to defend him. Horace would stand up even if he didn’t play card games with Michael, be in his group, or spend time with him.

And for that reason, he had a tight relationship with Johnny Bach, the staff member who was military. Although Horace lacked Michael’s intelligence and quick wit, Michael didn’t like that Horace didn’t feel threatened by him. He still harbours the same resentment against Jerry Krause and Isiah Thomas. This is Michael’s Festivus, or “airing-of-grudges.”

Together, Jordan and Grant won three NBA titles while playing for the Bulls.

The Finals in 1991, 1992, and 1993 were won by Chicago.

When Grant left the Bulls for the Orlando Magic in 1994, Jordan was hard on him.

After a poor game, MJ allegedly instructed a stewardess on a Bulls plane not to feed Grant.

Over the years, players would approach me and ask, “You know what he did? He took