Collection of articles by Ring of Honor inductees

Former President Barack Obama praised the career of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan in a collection of articles commemorating the inaugural class of Bulls Ring of Honor inductees.

“Only a handful of athletes in history — Ruth, Robinson, Ali — have been able to have a similar impact,” Obama wrote. “Michael Jordan possessed that rare quality.” For a guy from Wilmington, North Carolina, Not bad for a kid, he was cut from the high school varsity team. “

Jordan is one of 13 members of the inaugural Ring of Honor, which will be celebrated Thursday night at the United Center and at halftime of Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

The Bulls chose a different writer with ties to the team and Chicago to honor 13 members of the class, including: Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo writes about Dick Klein Dick Klein); Phil Jackson on Tex Winter; Gregg Popovich on Jerry Sloan; and Adam Silver of the 1995-96 team, who will also be speaking this week Inducted into the Ring of Honor.

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder’s handwritten tribute to Dennis Rodman will be on display in the United Center atrium for fans to view during Friday’s game.

“At the beginning of every NBA season, the ultimate goal is to win a world championship,” Wade wrote. “Throughout these three epic seasons, the Chicago Bulls have gone all the way, three on three, and there’s no doubt about their dominance. It’s intense. It’s exciting. It’s inspiring. This is a team we may never see again. team. Of course, there will never be another comet as bright and impactful as Dennis Rodman. A legend forever. The city of Chicago thanks you so much for being here.”

All articles can be viewed on the Bulls website.

• Jerry Colangelo on Dick Klein
• Doug Collins on Chet Walker
• Neil Funk on Johnny “Red” Kerr
• Pau Gasol on Toni Kukoc
• Phil Jackson on ‘Tex Winter’
• Magic Johnson talks Scottie Pippen
• Pete Nordstrom on Bob Love
• Barack Obama talks Michael Jordan
• Gregg Popovich on Jerry Sloan
• Jerry Reinsdorf on Jerry Krause
• Adam Silver on the 1995-96 Bulls
• Eddie Vedder on Dennis Rodman
• Bill Walton on Artis Gilmore
• Michael Wilburn on Phil Jackson