Vindication

Finally...

The former head of the NBA referees union and a league official for 26 years, Mike Mathis:

Remember when Jordan hit that winning shot? I'm going to give you exactly what the commentators said: 'What a great move by Michael.' Was that a great move or was that an offensive foul? There was no question it was a push-off. No buts about it. The only buts you can have is, 'Well, it was Michael Jordan.' That was a defining moment.

This was in reference to Jordan's game winning shot in game 6 of the 1998 finals. My soul was crushed that day.