Originally Posted by civicmon
Michael Jordan could be.
Maybe in '98 or so, but my guess is that his name recognition has steadily dropped off since about '03. When players from the big four team sports retire, then tend to disappear in a hurry unless they move quickly into broadcasting.
As absolutely huge as Mike was, I can't think of the last time I saw him or read about him. Old golfers and boxers tend to linger on but since hoops is more of a hip-hop game, yesterday's stars are quickly cast aside. Even MJ, arguably the greatest player ever...