When you think of the greatest basketball player in the history of the National Basketball League it goes without saying that Michael Jordan would be the top prospect. ... No other player has managed to come back from not one retirement and dominate the game of basketball, but two. ... (Adams 15) Michael was quickly invited to attend a basketball camp held by legendary coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina. ... Williams was very impressed with Jordan's ambition as well as his game. ... Michael went on in that game to hit the dramatic game-winning basket. ...

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• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

There was a time when men played for the love of the game; when competition alone satisfied the male ego. This age of basketball featured greats such as Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Oscar Robinson. ... Their fear is that the players are receiving too much of the BRI, or basketball related income. ... If one looks at the basic attraction of the National Basketball Association, the single reason why fans watch the game is to see players. ... Magic and Bird defined the new ideal basketball player as the "versatile big man". ...

• Word Count: 2947
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School