Profile: Michael Jordan

Like many people, my interest in basketball was initially sparked off when I saw this legend tearing through the opponents' defences, as if they were not even there in the first place. Michael Jordan was the hero of modern basketball league, THE ONE MAN who almost single-handedly revived the ailing NBA in the mid 80s (at that time, the NBA was plagued with a lot of problems and its live attendances averaged less than 50%). Although a lot of credit was given towards the new NBA commissioner at that time for reviving the NBA brand, none of the revolutions would have happened without any star attractions. Michael became the face of NBA in USA as well as overseas and NBA viewerships suddenly skyrocketed. He then went on to lead Chicago Bulls to consecutive NBA titles, before retiring in the 94 season to play professional baseball (YES, he was actually in a PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM before!). However, after 1 season, he came back to play with Bulls again and led them to the title yet again with the famous starting five at that time: Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Tony Kukoc, ??, & of course, Michael himself. Under the legendary coach Phil Jackson, he formed the famous 'Jackson's Offensive Triangle' together with Pippen and Rodman and became the most feared offensive trio in the 90s.

Michael Jordan's other achievements in the basketball scene included being placed in the Olympics Dream Team of 1992 and also being included in almost all All-Star games throughout his career. He was also the leading scorer in the NBA with an average of 30.12 pts per game, the highest in the NBA history. He's just simply the LIVING LEGEND OF BASKETBALL....

Michael Jordan quotes:

I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying.
Michael Jordan

Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game.
Michael Jordan

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.
Michael Jordan

I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish.
Michael Jordan

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Michael Jordan

If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.
Michael Jordan

My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline.
Michael Jordan

My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes.
Michael Jordan

Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael Jordan

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
Michael Jordan

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Michael Jordan

To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate.
Michael Jordan

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