When someone says the name Michael Jordan, the first thing that might come to mind is basketball, Nike shoes, or Wheaties. Through the years Michael Jordan has proved time and time again that he is the greatest basketball player ever and by doing that he has gained tremendous popularity throughout the world. People of all ages and from all nationalities have gathered to watch him play. "Even your Aunt Matilda, who might not know anything about basketball, liked watching him play," said Daniel. He has become more than just an entertainer, he is a hero and a role model. It has been said "He's the most famous American in the World" (Daniel.)

After winning his sixth National Basketball Association Championship, Michael Jordan has decided to walk away from the world of basketball for the second time in his life. Why would the greatest player to ever play the game leave at the highest point of his career? He claims the sport is no longer a challenge to him. After his many awards, trophies and titles this is not hard to comprehend. At this time in his life, Jordan wants to devote all of his time to his friends and family. Now that he has left the world of basketball a great void has be

The people that will miss him the most are his former teammates and the die-hard fans that loved to watch him night after night. The Chicago Bulls may never reach the greatness that they once achieved but they will always have the memories. It's hard to tell who will take Jordan's place, it could be safe to say that no one will ever be able to, but that doesn't mean there won't be anyone better than Jordan. Only time will tell.

By far, the Chicago Bulls have been hit the hardest with Jordan's Retirement. The cause of the breakup of possibly the greatest team ever was rumored to be caused by clashes between the players and Bulls management. The breakup started when management wouldn't pay Phil Jackson what he deserved after bringing six NBA championships to the Bulls. Rather than coach another team, Jackson decided to retire to practice Zen Buddhism fulltime. When Jackson left, Jordan said he wouldn't play for a new coach. After Jordan left, basketball great, Scottie Pippen was traded to the Houston Rockets. Only four players of last year's team still remain on the Chicago Bulls roster for this season. Many have made the prediction that the Bulls will lose more games in this shortened season than they did all last year (Stein.)

While, competition is what Jordan thrives on. It has had both a positive and a negative effect on his life. Jordan being the very competitive person that he is, got in trouble when he was rumored to have a gambling addiction. Many feared that he might have been gambling on NBA games. However, all allegations of illegally betting on NBA games were false and with time Jordan's image was rebuilt, (Greene.)

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Michael Jordan has made a huge impact on the NBA. "He has won six NBA championships in the last eight years, ten scoring titles, enough Most Valuable Player awards to stock his own wing at the Hall of Fame," said Tresniowski. He is by far the greatest player to ever play the game. Many believe the NBA would not be where it is without him and now that he's gone many can't imagine basketball without him. Everyone is wondering, if there ever be another Michael Jordan. The chance of someone accomplishing the same great feats as Jordan is nearly impossible in today's NBA. But that doesn't mean it won't happen. When Julius Erving left the league many people were asking the same questions. Will there ever be another Dr. J.? Jordan came along, and the rest is history.

Now that Jordan has left the NBA, many are speculating on how well his endorsements will do. Experts say that a retired athlete - even Jordan - can't compete with a guy who's still winning championships. With the sports-marketing business already in a slump, there may be no heirs to "Air Jordan" (Peyser.) Even though Jordan has left the basketball court, he's not going to leave Hollywood anytime soon. There are plans being made to have Jordan star in at least two films but this time he will be acting with a real cast as apposed to the ca

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