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Jud Buechler Recalls How Phil Jackson Helped Him Escape MJ’s Aura

"There was this awe, this incredible presence. We thought about the Bulls and the championships," Buechler said about Jordan's aura upon his return from baseball in 1995. He said Jackson talked to some players, encouraging them to "start playing with" Jordan rather than stare. This led to a "magical 3-year run" Buehler recalled, with the Bulls completing their second 3-peat.