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davidcycleHere's an example why many many fans don't like ARod. He took the largest ever contract to play for Texas. Taking that amount was no crime, but he claimed he went to Texas because it was his number one choice for a team, which no one believed. His contract took up so much of the Rangers budget that it prevented the team from signing the needed other players needed to field a winning team-- meaning ARod's salary demands came at the expense of the team. Before long ARod complained that the Rangers were losing, when it was his very contract that prevented the team from being competitive.
This also illustrates why maximizing your salary is not always a good thing, as it can come at the expense of other desirables. While it is granted he other avenues of income, Michael Jordan chose a major pay cut so his team, the Chicago Bulls, could sign other players. Considering his concern was winning and his team went on to win numerous championships, I'm sure Jordan has never regretted having accepted a lower than market value salary.
The comparison between the two players should speak for itself.