Tiger Woods Should Follow Michael Jordan’s Lead and Take Some Time off

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Published: May 12, 2011

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Let me start by saying that I realize their situations are a little different, but there is enough similarity that I think it would prove beneficial to Tiger.

First, lets take a look at Jordan's career; or at least parts of it.

Unlike Tiger, it took Jordan a few years to become a true superstar and dominate his sport but, at the end of the 1993 season, he capped a seven-year run that included seven scoring titles and three championships.  He was also the first player to win three consecutive Finals MVPs.

On October 6, 1993, Jordan announced his retirement, saying that he just didn't have the desire to play anymore.  He would also later admit that the murder of his father played a role in his decision, which is totally understandable.

Jordan then made a short stint citing his father's dream of his son playing baseball as his reasoning.

On March 18, 1995 Jordan returned to the NBA with two words, "I'm back."

He finished out that season with the Bulls by losing to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals.  That would prove to provide the motivation for one of the greatest seasons in NBA history.

The Bulls started the '95-'96 season 41-3 and finished at 72-10 for the best record in NBA history.  In the playoffs, they lost only three games in four series on their way to the NBA Championship.

Jordan led the league in scoring and won the All-Star game, regular season, and Finals MVP awards, only the second player ever to do so.  His fourth Finals MVP also surpassed Magic Johnson's three, for the most all time.

This was also an extra emotional win for Jordan as he clinched his first championship since his father's death on Father's Day, leading to the memorable image of Jordan clutching the game ball on the floor in tears.

There is little that needs to be mentioned about Tiger other than a few major points.

He burst ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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