From what I understand, Michael Jordan was 'the greatest basketball in the history of the world' before he 'took his talents to South Beach [via LeBron James]. At a recent concert in Chicago, IL, Christopher Tomson, the Vampire Weekend drummer wore an NBA jersey to 'get the crowd pumped up', as if they were supporting their world champion Chicago Bulls. It seems like he could have worn a 23 MJ jersey, or even a post-ironic 45 Michael Jordan Jersey. Instead, he went with the greatest white NBA player of all time (even better than Larry Bird), Toni Kukoc.
It seems like maybe this was to appeal to white/Eastern-European markets. Heard they are really into the NBA/emerging indie bands.
Did yall ever watch Michael Jordan play?
Was Toni Kukoc 'better than' MJ?
Did Chicago win all of its championships due to Toni Kukoc?
Is Toni Kukoc one of the top NBA players of all time?
Do u wish he found an alt Dennis Rodman jersey?
Will the Bulls beat the Heat in the 2k11 playoffs?
Who is the greatest NBA player of all time?
Was Michael Jordan overrated as a human, father, basketball player, and brand?
Who is the best white player in the NBA right now? Manu Bronobilli? Steve 'Altbro' Nash?
Is Vampire Weekend the last great American band?
Who is more likely to 'get' indie music: MJ or Toni Kukoc?
Is LeBron James better than Toni Kukoc?
Do u feel more emotionally connected to a band when they come to your town, and 'pay homage' 2 a local sports team/eatery/politician/famous brand?