re: Are the Rocket's championships tarnished?

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He showed up in late March. Would have been different if he had played the entire year. Even the great one himself can't get into basketball-playing shape that fast.

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He was playing another professional sport. He was still in shape and practicing with the team. His numbers were higher in the playoffs in 95 than they were in 96 (and 1990 for that matter). He was playing really well. Jordan was back regardless of the number on his jersey. That team just wasn't that good.