I think great inherent ability coupled with great drive inevitably leads to a-hole qualities. It's a formula for lack of empathy if you start off gifted, drive yourself relentlessly, and can't process failure. If you can't forgive yourself for falling short, how in the world can you hope to develop a measure of such for other people?
Fair point, although I wonder if we'd have these elite players if they were more willing to tolerate failure in themselves.
The man is obviously flawed, but a lot of the criticism is petty and no better than Jordan's own kvetching. I'm sure we all know plenty of other ego-maniacs who don't even have something real to brag about.
