Most people consider Michael Jordan the greatest of all time and he showed glimpses of greatness early in his career. Michael Jordan 1984 olympics, Michael Jordan 63 points, Michael Jordan shoes and Michael Jordan All-Star freeze out are just a few stories covered in detail in this video. They all showed the world how a young MJ was destined for basketball greatness.
Michael Jordan came into the NBA the same year Bobby Knight coached the USA Olympic basketball team. Knight did not like Jordan during training camp in 1984. The legendary coach though MJ was a showboat and could not shoot. By the end of training camp Knight loved MJ and by the end of the Olympics he dubbed him the greatest player he'd ever seen.
MJ didn't win a title until he was 28 years old but it was clear he could hang with the best team in the world in 1986. Jordan scored a record 63 points in a playoff game against the Celtics. The record still stands today. Jordan's Bulls were swept but he earned respect from none other than Larry Bird. MJ made NBA history following a season-long foot injury to show GOAT-ness was in his future.
Jordan changed the game off the basketball court as well. He revolutionized basketball shoes with the Air Jordan by Nike. MJ then struck an exclusive deal with his shoe sponsor which made using his likeness prohibited for the NBA. This changed marketing forever as well. At a young age Jordan was maximizing his popularity and creating an unmatched legacy.
It was clear from his rookie year that Jordan struck fear into his opponents. NBA veterans organized a "freeze out" of Jordan in the 1985 NBA All-Star game. Despite starting the game, Jordan only managed 9 field goal attempts. The conspiracy was carried out because All-Star vets felt threatened by MJ's talent and profile. That kind of respect/disrespect hasn't been seen in the NBA before or since.
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