He will come back and he will be considered the best ever. The guy took over a year off w/ a major knee operation and came back stronger than ever, more quickly than anybody could have imagined. A little PR hit, that may very well make him a better person, and more of a Human Being in many peoples eyes will not deter him from his ultimate dream of being the best ever. Heck, he could retire today, and possibly - except for the #s - be considered that already.