Stephen Mohan, Christian Tucker
Bible 10, English 10
D-Rob, Mrs. Bellerson
May 6, 2015
Discerning Worldview
Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in sports history. While he was in the spotlight, many people idolized him. He repeatedly won almost every award that he possibly could. He became wealthy and had a huge influence on modern day society. Jordan placed the highest importance on, and strove for greatness in everything he did. This is shown through his self-discipline, hard work, and dedication to do whatever it takes to get better. Michael Jordan was born in February of 1963, in the town of Wilmington, North Carolina. When he was a kid he became very athletic and competitive. He was so competitive that he wanted to win every single
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He was a huge asset to the team, and the team meant a lot to him. Michael Jordan won a lot of awards over the years, some included the NCAA D1 championship, and the player of the year in 1984. He also made his first appearance in the Olympic Games being a part of the U.S. basketball team. That same year, the U.S. Team won a gold medal with Michael’s help. Michael Jordan left the University of North Carolina his junior year, and not long after, he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls (A&E Television …show more content…
Pursuing excellence is not a bad thing, in fact, the bible says to always do things to the best of our ability (Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV). When that becomes a problem is when it becomes too big. If simply being excellent at one thing or even multiple things becomes the thing you strive for the most, or the most important thing in life, then there is a problem. Then the pursuit of being excellent becomes disproportional. It is oversized and emphasized more than it should be. Jordan’s idea of what it means to be excellent replaced God. God’s plan was not his main focus. Whether a conscious decision or not, Michael Jordan placed excellence over
After reading this book, you will likely believe that Jordan is the greatest basketball player to ever play in the NBA. Not only did he have in court issues but he had off court issues as well. His father died and Jordan was very distressed. But Jordan overcame this time of grief and sadness. Jordan won 6 titles.
Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards. Jordan simply dominated the nineties and left the game as a NBA Finals winner in 1998.
Michael Jordan is a very famous personality and almost everybody knows him. Jordan goes beyond the basketball world because some people know him even without knowing a thing about basketball. Michael Jordan has a variety of products in market that many people like because of their texture, style, authenticity and models and because it is Michael Jordan. People sometimes also recognize the logo of the brand and people would be willing to pay a high quantity of money to get Michael Jordan’s products. Jordan is a role model for little kids to persuade them to become basketball players or at least practice the sport. Michael Jordan is important because he is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, his drive to succeed and to
Michael Jordan impacted a nation of kids and impacted a society. Before he joined the Nba not a lot of people watched basketball because it didn’t have enough excitement in it. But Jordan being drafted to the Chicago Bulls changed that. Him joining the Nba helped increase its popularity. He became one of the main attraction for the Nba making more people want to watch it. He became an idol to many people, especially to kids and teens, giving a reason to follow his footsteps of becoming a great basketball player.
Jordan once again had something to prove to the world, that he was still the greatest basketball player to ever play the game, and that he would be even greater in the season to come. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is remembered for single-handedly globalizing basketball and giving people a reason to believe that all things are possible. Jordan’s charisma as a basketball player made him an undeniable leader that the NBA may never see again. Though LeBron James may be considered the greatest NBA basketball player currently active, he should not yet be considered in the conversation for the greatest player of all time. That title simply belongs to the legendary Michael Jordan. Throughout his career, he dominated on the court with his unstoppable defensive and offensive strategies along with the leadership and determination he provided for his teammates. No one will ever have as big of an impact on not only the NBA, but the game of basketball
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 17, 1963. He is regarded as one of the legends that have played the game of Basketball. Michael Jordan is also known as His Airness, MJ and Air Jordan. He has been credited as one of the people that gave the NBA its worldwide acclaim. Despite the huge number of trophies that he has won, the numerous commercial endorsements and other personal accomplishments; Michael Jordan is a perfect model that teaches us how to overcome obstacles like a genius. It is important to note that there are many things he did that showed his inner strength, but I would be highlighting the genesis of his playing Career.
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about Michael Jordan and the rising of him playing basketball.
Throughout basketball history, there have been many amazing players to be a part of the NBA. The NBA, also known as the National Basketball Association, is not only the foremost men’s professional basketball league in North America, but is also widely considered to be the top-ranking men’s professional basketball league in the world. One of the most controversial topics in the history of NBA today is whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the best player to ever be a part of this association. James began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and currently plays for the Miami Heat. Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls for most of his career; however, he played for the Washington Wizard’s from age 38 to 40. According to the New York Times, Jordan announced his retirement in Chicago on January 13th of 1999 (D8). Although LeBron James is one of the best players to be currently active in the league, Michael Jordan is known to be the best player in NBA history. Both player, without a doubt, have left a mark in the history of NBA, Michael Jordan, indisputably, is the best player to ever play in the NBA with his unstoppable defensive and offensive ability along with the determination and leadership he provided for his team.
Michael Jordan. MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness, Money, Black Cat, the list goes on. Call him what you want, but one thing is for sure; he is one of the greatest and most influential athletes of all time. Not only did he leave his mark on basketball forever, but he also sparked the the globalization of American sport. Growing up in a small, middle class town, Jordan defied all odds in order to make it as a player. He was cut from his high school team as a sophomore and dealt with racism soon after, yet finished his NBA career with six championship rings (LaFeber 30). But how did Michael Jordan become the icon that is pervasive today?
Sammy Jordan was born on November 1, 2002. He was twelve years old and played for his home town AAU team, the North Carolina Stars. Sammy was the youngest kid on the team because he played with the highs school group. Now the North Carolina Stars weren’t you average basketball team. They had a winning streak for the past year and half that was kept alive. They went 98-0. The best record in the nation for their age group, but as we all know eventually die and that’s exactly what happened for Sammy’s North Carolina Stars.
As a result or his hard work, "he finally earned his berth on the varsity squad and--with his burning ambitions in tow--he became one of the most widely-recruited high school athletes in the country ("Michael Jordan")." During the summer before Jordan's senior year, he attended the Five-Star Basketball Camp. There he met Dean Smith, the coach of the University of North Carolina's Tar Heels. Smith encouraged Jordan to come to the school. A few months later Jordan signed his letter of intent and received a full scholarship. The Tar Heels had an outstanding season and went on to play in the NCAA championship against Georgetown University. Jordan hit the game winning shot making his name know around the country. For the next two seasons, He averaged a reputable 17.7 points per game. In 1984, Jordan traveled to Los Angeles to compete with the U.S. Olympic basketball team. With Jordan's help, the team won a gold medal. Soon after Jordan entered the NBA draft and was picked third by the Chicago Bulls. The bulls were the laughing stock of the NBA, but that would soon be changed (Mattern 82-28).
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, the former National Basketball Association player, owner of an NBA club, Hall-of-Famer and extremely resilient person, Jordan has overcome many struggles in his entire basketball career. Jordan’s high school career was not the best, after being cut from the Varsity team, Jordan was to overcome his struggles and keep training. “trying to make the Varsity team drove me to really work at my game, and also taught me that if you set goals, and work hard to achieve them—the hard work can pay off." - Is a famous quote said by Michael Jordan about his high-school career. Jordan’s performance during his senior high school season earned him a selection to the McDonald's All-American Team.
The man I’m presenting to you today is an all-around champion. He’s a superstar with countless of fans. He’s a role model for millions of people who want to follow his footsteps and be just like him. Michael Jordan knew that Hard-Work and Determination was necessary to the road to success. He has paved the way not only for millions of athletes but also millions of people outside of sports because of his will to keep fighting. Everything that Jordan has done probably would not have been accomplished without his hard work, dedication, and determination to beat the odds.
When I was a kid I use to play basketball every day because of one man his name is “Michael Jordan” he was one of the greatest players in history of the NBA. Also he inspires everyone to never give up. When he didn’t make his high school team, he kept trying, illness never held him back from the games. He made the world a better place by setting an example for others. Michael Jordan has helped in the Special Olympics. Through his basketball career he has shown great perseverance and hard work he inspires people to work hard and always helped others. Michael Jordan always shows children how to reach