Just like how Jordan was eliminated and embarrassed in his last season in the first round of the playoffs?
So badly he had to retire because he was awful at 40?
Jordan missed the playoffs twice in his career and both with the Wizards, so I am not following your questions.
Now if you are talking about chocking in the playoffs when being a big favorite then that didn't happen either to him.
The GOAT makes the team and players around him better, not worse.