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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on May 17, 2020 22:08:22 GMT
Mully on MJ
Q: I believe Episode 9 is really when we get into the thick of it with the 1998 Eastern Conference finals between your Pacers and Jordan’s Bulls. What was that season like for you on that Pacers team?
A: We had a great year. The three years I played in Indiana, we went to two conference finals and an NBA Finals. That was a team that had been very successful for four or five seasons leading up to that year. So, I really just plugged a small, little role on an already successful team to try and help them get over the hump. Larry Bird came in as the new coach, so we had a lot of success. That first year, we ran into Michael, took them to Game 7. Game 7 wound up being more of a typical Eastern Conference, physical defensive battle. They kind of pulled it out at the end. They had home court, which was a big factor. But my time in Indiana was great, man. I got to reunite with Mark Jackson, my college teammate. As you mentioned, Reggie Miller. The three years I played with him, he was just phenomenal, just played off the charts. Antonio Davis, Rik Smits. It was a really, really great group of guys that had a lot of success. That ’98 series, we pushed them as hard as we could and just came up a little bit short.
Q: When you reflect back on your time with MJ, what are maybe the one or two favorite memories that come to mind?
A: Like most people, I’m in awe of his incredible athletic gifts, his drive and his incredible accomplishments. But I gotta say that, through the years dating back to 1981, when I would bump into him during the offseason or wherever away from the game, it really didn’t change a whole lot. He was always a really kind, warm guy. He always liked to reminisce, laugh and have a good time. It was cool watching him ascend to greatness, but it’s also nice to maintain a normal relationship over the years. I’m happy for him
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