NBA stars reveal what they think about ubiquitous 'Crying MJ' meme
Right now, the "Crying MJ" meme is either the best or worst thing on the Internet, depending on your vantage point. To many, it's already overused and exceedingly annoying every single day. Others can't get enough. It's funnier and funnier every time they see it.
But what about NBA stars? How do they feel about Jordan's inescapable tears? Here's a highly-entertaining video from All-Star Weekend that interviews a whole bunch of them. Finally, a curtain rolls up for the only opinions that matter:
Some can't help but laugh when they see it, like John Wall, Dwyane Wade, Kyle Lowry and James Harden. Others were confused. Kobe Bryant was oblivious to the photo's subtext, and Kawhi Leonard had absolutely no idea what the interviewer was talking about. If you, like Leonard, need some background on the Crying MJ meme's history, here's a helpful primer (via STASHED):
On September 12, 2009, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Nothing about the speech is particularly memorable, but one iconic moment is. When Jordan was eventually moved to tears in the middle of his speech, little did he or anyone else know that his face would become the most iconic sports meme in the history of the Internet. The man who was synonymous with success and winning for most of his career, is now the one face that most people in 2016 relate to failure. Whether it’s a person who failed at a sporting event, failed at a political event, or failed at life, “Crying MJ” is a face of a generation … of losers.
It all makes for a hilarious viewing. So, if you haven't already watched it, you really should.
