The truth is MJ is very lucky that we didn't have social media while he was playing or he would be viewed differently. Yes there were reporters back then but they REALLY viewed him as a GOD & writing negative articles about him back then was beyond blasphemous.
On the other hand you have to respect it. MJ NEVER asked to be a role model, its was fans & the media that put him on this godly pedestal. He's a jerk & has never appolgized for it & never really fakes the funk or deviates from his character. From thirsty fans, homeless bums, nikkas, black women, to his own teammates. No one is safe from mj's wrath....