Preseason v the Bulls: rookie Gary Payton decided to trash talk MJ. 2 weeks later in the 1st reg szn matchup MJ told his teammates “Leave the f***in rookie to me!” MJ put up 33pts & 7stls. Payton finished w 2pts. “Welcome to the NBA young fella” MJ said
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