I think you have it backwards. Your love of Jordan, as happens to most people who just want to love the hype (whether it is real or not ex Tiger, Federer, Lebron), since that is the popular advertized choice. I posted articles as to how the NBA was watered down in the 90's and still is today. I posted many stats that you simply dismissed. I posted articles as to how the NBA changed rules so that Jordan would be able to do better than the people of the past.
I love the 90's and the present, since the Lakers are winning non-stop. There is simply no argument (from the NBA sporting world that is) regarding what teams were the greatest and what players were the greatest.
I can see making an argument for Bird over Magic, or Wilt, Russell or Kareem before Magic too. Hell, I go back and forth as to whether or not Bird was actually better all the time, and I am a Lakers fan and hate the Celtics, he was just that good.
Having the Suns or Jazz win a title or two over the Bulls or during the two years that Jordan was out would have made a big argument to the Bulls dominance... yes. The fact that they couldn't when Jordan had to have a time out says a lot. Jordan having a rest period like some baby is a big thing too, and is always overlooked. Magic was in 9 conference finals in 11 years. Straight. No breaks, didn't need them. On top and kept going. Back to back and almost a three peat and kept going. Kept getting to the Finals. Jordan? Quits. Gets a rest from the pressure. Says a lot to anybody looking objectively.