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The NBA is one of the oldest leagues in the history of sports, and the Chicago Bulls one of the oldest and most famous teams in the history of basketball. The one person who has taken the Chicago Bulls to such heights is none other than Michael Jordan. Despite his self imposed temporary retirement in 1993, which lasted more than a year, Michael Jordan has once again established his reputation as one of the best players in the long history of the National Basketball Association. Now that he is back, Jordan leads the league in scoring with 31.2 points per game (through Tuesday, March 19, 1996). Michael has also lead the Chicago Bulls to defend the United Center, Home of the Chicago Bulls, with no losses so far; the home record being 33-0. Furthermore, Jordan was once again the Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game held this year in San Antonio. What is the difference between "Air" Jordan (as he is popularly known) two years ago, when he retired, and in 1996, one year after his return to the game he loves the most? Anyone can easily say "none". Can Air Jordan still fly? Of course he can! Just because he did not participate in the Slam-Dunk Contest in San Antonio, it doesn t me
Kids love Michael Jordan - and he loves them. Jordan is probably the most popular role model in sports right now. As somebody quoted, "Michael mania knows no bounds . Fans from all ages and from all over the world want to be like Mike. A very accommodating MJ tries to sign as many autographs as possible, even while in transit" (Biography of MJ 54). Michael Jordan also has built a lot of Foundations for kids, one of which is known as The Michael Jordan Foundation. Whenever possible, he makes time to spend with the kids. As Michael s mom once said, "Michael reaches out with his heart to children with special needs. It really does make him feel good that he can have that effect on kids and the kids just love him. Those kids look up to Michael, and I think it gives them some hope to make their wishes come true" (Biography of MJ 58). Every fan of Jordan wants to attire just like him when they step on a court. Mitchell Krugel, author of Michael Jordan reacted to this by saying, "as Jordan began trashing every rim in America, any boy or girl who made his or her grade school, junior high, or high school basketball team wanted to wear number 23" (Krugel 46). Now let s consider Michael s earlier years. In 1985, Jordan was named the Rookie of the Year, and he played on the NBA All-Rookie Team. In 1987, Jordan became the first player in more than two decades to score 3,000 plus points in a single season. That same season he averaged 37.1 points per game, the highest average in twenty four years. He went on to accomplish more; in 1988-89 season, Jordan led the league in scoring as well as in steals per game. He became the first ever player in NBA history to win the scoring title with 35 points per game, and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. Not only that, Michael also received the NBA Most Valuable Player of the Year award. The following season , he again averaged more points and steals than any other league player. Michael Jordan s regular season achievements are by far praise worthy. He holds career NBA record for scoring 32.3 points per game. He led the league in scoring average dating from 1986 through 1993, the year he retired for the first time. With these facts and figures in this paper, anyone can say that Jordan was, Jordan is, and Jordan will be one of the greatest all around players NBA has ever created. His All-Time Accomplishments are immeasurable. So many players came
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