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LIFE: Michael Jordan
It Was 40 Years Ago Today • From the moment Michael Jordan stepped onto an NBA court, the league was never the same.
Indelible Images • From his earliest moments as a college player to his final moments as a pro, Michael created memories like no one else.
The Greatest of All Time • Many might make the claim, but there is only one GOAT.
The Kid Out of Carolina • Jordan chose his home-state school, then dominated the NCAA, rewriting UNC rules along the way.
On Top of the World • Six NBA titles. Five MVP Awards. Thirty-two thousand points. Mega endorsements and a face known the world over. In his unmatched playing career Michael Jordan did—and had—it all.
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes • A pair of ugly-duckling sneakers grew up to be the industry’s (and Jordan’s) golden goose.
Commercial Breaks • Michael Jordan made (much) more money pushing products than playing basketball.
Out to the Ball Game • Jordan’s remarkable venture into baseball puzzled many, but it was a hit with fans.
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Jordan Rules • Against the Nuggets in 1991, Jordan sank a free throw with his eyes closed, sealing another Bulls victory. He made it look that easy. Our eyes, of course, have always remained on him: on the court through six NBA championships and two gold medals, on screen with Bugs Bunny, on cereal boxes, and, yes, on crying memes. Jordan created a world that became ours, a legacy every generation hereafter will know. We all want to be like Mike.