It is not very often that one person can change someone else’s life by telling a story of his or her own. Michael “Air” Jordan makes that happen. Michael played an important role in changing how people viewed great basketball and strong, hard-working athletes. Michael’s life explains to the world, how with just a little drive, great achievements can be made. Michael’s life began in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17th, 1963, where his parents James and Delores always stood by his side. His father, known for his unending support, always gave Michael advice on what to do, never letting him down. His mother made sure Michael headed in the right direction with everything he did. As a child he enjoyed athletics, engaging in basketball, baseball and football. He practiced baseball with his dad, persistently playing catch whenever time allowed. Baseball was his favorite. Even at a young age he had already tasted success by being voted Most Valuable Player on his team. “That was the first big accomplishment in my life,” Michael recalled (Harris, Laurie). As the years moved on Jordan took interest in other sports. He played basketball on and off the court. He worked so hard that he decided to make the change to basketball. He tried out for his high school basketball team as a sophomore but did not make it. The coach cut him believing that Michael did not have enough experience and that he was too raw. Michael stated that it was embarrassing to not get a place on the team. Distressed, he refused to surrender himself (Brenner, Richard J 2). Michael began training continuously, constantly working on what he felt would make him a better basketball player, and he strived to prove his coach wrong. Every time he exercised and g... ... middle of paper ... ...d strive to be. He changed peoples’ views on great athletes and on basketball. He made lasting impressions in other’s minds on how the game should be played. Jordan thought of everything as an opportunity and proved that achievements can be great. Michael changed other players to view life and sports in that way. Michael worked as hard as possible on the basketball court to help his team succeed; Michael always gives his best. He realizes his mistakes and tries his best to fix them. Michael also a family man, with his three children, he visited hospitals, helping children. Michael is a mighty leader for many people. Today, Jordan takes the time to do every task that comes his way. He is trying to stay away from the public eye and make a good example for his children and for others. I wonder how many more Michael Jordan’s are born in the world every day.
When we were asked to start thinking of our topics for our research papers Michael Jordan had just announced his retirement from basketball. There were all of these specials on the sports channels and the news so I had to find out what all the commotion was about. This is why I chose Michael Jordan to be the topic of my research paper. I hoped to find out how he became to be considered the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. I learned about a lot about Michael during the first week of my search since he was getting so much attention from the media at the time.
There's no question that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever play the game. He has single-handedly redefined basketball. No player in NBA history has achieved so much in any amount of time. He is a five-time league MVP, a ten-time scoring champion, a six-time Finals MVP, and houses six NBA championships. This time Michael Jordan left the game of basketball on his own terms. His comeback was to scratch an itch, and to teach the younger players how the game is played. He finished his career with 32,292 points, and a career average 30.12 ppg, the best in NBA history. Jordan has now officially passed the torch to the younger stars.
Michael Jordan is widely considered to be one if not the best basketball player of all time, as he has been ranked number one on numerous top ten lists since retiring from the NBA. And why not? With six championships, ten scoring titles, five MVP trophies, a highly praised (and rewarded) defensive ability, and an absurdly marketed brand that has continued to ascend to international fame, his influence over the game is everywhere around the world, as it would be hard for one to escape the name Michael Jordan, regardless of whether they're a basketball fan or not.
Jordan was motivated to prove his worth to the Senior team. So he played for the Junior team and had several 40 point games that season. Later on he became the star of the team, he would average 25.4 points per game, 12 rebounds per game, and 5.3 assists per game. In the following summer he actually grew 4 inches and trained vigorously.
Michael jordan is an influential person because he makes very inspiring quotes,is a very bolig influence to succeed and is a great basketball player.
Thesis Statement: Michael Jordan set records and has set the example of what the greatest basketball player can accomplish and really set the standards of what a hall of famer basketball player looks like.
Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player, who played for the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards for 15 seasons. He has an amazing record of winning 6 NBA Championship titles, 5-time NBA Most Valuable Player, 6-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 14-time NBA All Star and much more. Because of him, Chicago Bulls went from one of the weakest teams in the league, to a six-time championship winning team. Not only was he a great athlete but also he had great sportsmanship and was seen to be a role model to millions of people. “Jordan can certainly be considered a sports hero.” (Ayemang, 2012, p.2) Michael Jordan exemplifies how athletes should have the drive and dedication like him in order to accomplish something great and
These qualities allowed him to put his name in the ballet for being the best and that’s all Michael wanted but never letting it go to his head. In the book Michael Jordan Basketball Player by Mike McGovern the quotes “Kids wanna be like Mike” became very popular towards the end of his career. Michael also won 4 straight scoring titles but also played the best defense in the league. Michael also starred in the movie “Space Jam” which had been very popular in the United States and Worldwide. In the United States it made ninety million dollars but worldwide it made two hundred and fifty million dollars. Michael Jordan finished his career playing for the Washington Wizard until finally retiring. When he retired Michael finished his career with six Nation Basketball Association championships and six National Basket Association Finals Most Valuable Player award. A Major accomplishment in many of the sport fans eyes and player in the league today. Michael also became majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets in the state where he career began and made a name for himself. Has never stop attending basketball games for keep himself from appearing in public. Michael still makes helps out with donations and helping children learn the game of basketball. Kids in this generation only know for the
When Michael was a kid, his favorite sport was not basketball. In fact, it was baseball. He was a
Today, Jordan likes to spend time with his wife and three children Jeffrey Michael, Marcus James, and Jasmine Mickael. He also likes to stay fit and healthy by playing golf and exercising daily. Plus he is the out spoken owner of the Charlotte Bobcats and also the largest endorser for Nike. (McCallum 1) Even to this day young kids know who he is because of the basketball legacy he left behind. His logo is on every other kid’s clothes, its everywhere. But, you don’t just get that recognition automatically, you have to be able to show why you deserve it and Michael’s career and life as a whole deserve that recognition no doubt. (McCormick 41)
Michael Jordan was a hard worker from the beginning of his life to today. Jordan grew up in Wilmington, NC, and he developed a very competitive attitude from an early age. His father says he was born with this “competitive problem”, and that the one person he tries to outdo more than anyone else is himself (Michael Jordan Biography). During his high school years, Michael Jordan became more and more interested with the game of basketball, he enjoyed it. On a November Evening in 1978, 50 teenage guys packed into one gymnasium (later named Michael J. Jordan Gymnasium) at Laney High School, excited to get a shot at making their basketball team. Among those guys was 16 year old Michael J. Jordan. Coaches took note of MJ’s Effort more than anything else, because everything else, to them, was mediocre. It was a rare event if as sophomore made the varsity team, and 5’10 Michael was hoping he would be on the roster when he took a look at it the next day. Sadly, he was not on the list. What made the experience even worse, one of his close sophomore buddies, 6’7 Leroy Smith, made the varsity team over Michael. Jordan’s name sat on the JV roster. Though, this was a sad experience for Michael, he quickly got over it, and became a JV star. The summer after his sophomore yea...
It is easy to pick a favorite player coming from College and going to the NBA. Staying with that one player throughout their whole career is admiring and respect for that individual person. Since I started watching basketball, Michael Jeffery Jordan was my all-time favorite player. Every time I watch, his old basketball videos made me go harder in practice every day. Michael Jordan made me believe I could be somebody in the basketball world. His height wasn’t the tallest or strongest on the court but he had a lot of skills and heart. His basketball IQ and skills made me “Want to be Like Mike”. As I studied all his moves and watched him drop amazing numbers on different NBA teams; However, those were not the only thing that made me love Michael
Who Influenced Michael Jordan to Become the Player and Person He is Today? I. Introduction A. Background B. Thesis Statement II. Body A. Childhood of MJ B. MJ the Child Player C. The College Years D. MJ- The Pro Athlete 1. Life in the NBA 2. Life in the MLB E. Back to the NBA 1. Bye, Bye, Bye (Retirement from the Game) III. Conclusion IV. Appendixes A. Charts and Statistics V. Works Cited Page Davis 2 Introduction Well everyone has they’re own opinion about Michael Jordan, but one thing is certain, he is a phenomenal athlete with a unique combination of grace, power, artistry and the improvisational ability. He is not only the top player of his Era, but is quite possibly the best player to wear the uniform of a NBA team. He is the most recognizable athlete in the world and is believed to be the best there ever was, is, or ever will be. (NBA.com) A person to this magnitude has obviously a success, being able to have a family of his own and, knowing that there are thousands of people looking up to him, and being many people’s idol. To be able to stand the pressure of being a national symbol of greatness, you have to have a driving force. This driving force has been known to be the edge a lot of people have needed to make it over. Michael Jordan’s family helped him to fight and become one of the most influential, successful, and professional sports figures ever.
Michael Jordan is the only athlete to have ever gained the middle name "Air" because of his unbelievable ability to soar through the sky before he smashes the ball through the rim. He has managed to defy all obstacles ever thrown his way within the sport of basketball, earning his reputation as the most competitive and determined player in the NBA. Over the span of Michael Jordan's 18 year long career in the NBA, he has enjoyed world wide attention and recognition as the ambassador of basketball. Jordan has influenced basketball players around the globe and, with his own shoes and clothing brand, along with his artistic way of handling himself on the court, has developed a style of his own within the sport. Michael Jordan can be considered the foremost leader of the enlightenment in the sport of basketball.
“I’ve failed over and over again in my life.” Most people probably do not associate failure with Michael Jordan, but this quote shows that, in some part, he does. Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. (Jenson 203). Michael led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in 1991-93 and also in 1996-98. (“Michael Jordan.” The). There are two theories on why people achieve success, one of them is grit, which is passion and perseverance for long term goals. (Duckworth 33). The other theory is the “Matthew effect” where you have many opportunities in life that help you achieve your goals. (Gladwell). Michael Jordan shows more grit than the “Matthew effect” because his passion and perseverance for basketball, not his parents guidance along the way made him successful, because he mostly taught himself and practiced what he knew to become better, Jordan has achieved success because of grit.