Michael Jordan

Term Paper PHED 196 November 28, 2000 I had originally planned to write a paper on Michael Jordan's economical effect on today's sports in America. I had even researched and written two pages before I stopped and realized that I would like to instead discuss Michael Jordan's life and mystical career. Over the last twenty years Michael Jordan has captivated and awed me with his brilliant success both on and off the basketball court. I have wanted for …

…Wes Matthews said in Jordan's first year. And there were a number of players more talented than Matthews who agreed. "Jesus in Nikes," in the words of Jayson Williams of the Nets. After Jordan led the Bulls to their second title, Larry bird said that there had never been an athlete like Jordan. I think author Scott Turow says it best, "Michael Jordan plays basketball better than anyone else in the world does anything else."