In the 2000s, his crazy "star-making" was all about wanting the League to witness another "Michael legend".
That's why he wanted Su Wan to be so successful.
Because the current Su Wan is the next "Michael Jordan."
But Su Wan was only 25 years and 340 days old.
With his dominance, he would rule the League for many more years.
This was what David Stern didn't want to see.
He hoped there could be another Jordan, another Su Wan...
So that the NBA wouldn't become Su Wan's NBA.
Honestly, David Stern genuinely hoped that Su Wan, like Michael Jordan, would take up some other hobbies, perhaps try out football or baseball.
To give the League's new stars a couple of years to develop before coming back...
Instead of growing up in his shadow and still not being able to stand tall when they've grown.
This was pretty common in the 90s.
