If the Bulls had won the championship that year, it would have become the most legendary season of Michael Jordan's career.
It would have allowed Nike to wrest back the conversation rights in the basketball market.
And no matter how many times Roger might beat Jordan afterward, he could never shake the significance of a 72-win season + revenge + championship.
If the end of that season had seen Jordan victorious, the entire history would have changed.
It was Jordan's regret, and also the fans', as they never witnessed a player pulling off such a mythic season.
And now, the chance to be adorned with this glory had fallen to Roger, along with fans' expectations.
70 wins + revenge + championship, this meant Roger's career would reach new heights, leaving Shaq and Jordan far behind.
Roger glanced at Pierce and shrugged, "Of course I want it, honestly it's not hard, we're just one step away from 70 wins."
"Which step?"
"Trading you."
