The kids were his Achilles' heel. He always saw them as "just kids", even though a lot of them were in the Game. In addition, Kenard seeing that the legend didn't reflect how he saw him on the street meant that he didn't have much to fear.
On three separate occasions, he saw Mike, but due to Omar not taking the "kid" seriously, he doesn't remember him.
In addition, the part where Omar helps the officer out with the crossword puzzle not only reflects Omar's own legend, but the different name part ties into the Great Gatsby explanation that Dee had in that book club. Omar couldn't be living the life on an island somewhere because his past would eventually come back to haunt him (in the way of Butchie being merc'ed).
Stuff like this is why that series still remains the best I've seen still.
For those of you trying to disrespect our legend Jay-jay Okocha because he said Messi is better than Ronaldo!
Just look at his football knowledge and talent, forever Africa's Greatest footballer🐐🇳🇬