Derek Smith, was one of the many talented opponents of the Jordan era, but his career and life story ultimately became a tragedy. Derek Smith played a key role in Louisville’s 1980 NCAA championship, before entering the NBA. He was…

Michael Jordan could not win a championship during the 1980’s because the Chicago Bulls organization was a mess, throughout. Jordan truly had to “pay his dues!” Phil Jackson took over as head coach in 1989-90. It’s often stated that Phil…