The Bulls were on the verge of collapsing. The conflict between Jordan and Horace Grant was deepening, and the two hadn't spoken in a long time; they might not have exchanged many words this entire season.
Scottie Pippen, who was once close with Grant, completely sided with the leader Jordan, ending his rookie friendship with Grant, never to return to the past.
These three were undoubtedly the Bulls' iron triangle. With cracks appearing in their relationship, there was no need to mention others, as failure to win the championship brought everyone to the brink of breaking up.
Bill Cartwright increasingly disliked Jordan's dominance, while Jordan wanted the team to trade away Cartwright, believing this guy was no match for Ah Gan.
Twice in the Finals against the Trail Blazers, they were so suppressed by Ah Gan that they couldn't lift their heads, practically playing like invisible men.
