User:Rutgers1971

Michael J. Jordan, Basketball Player

The question as to who is the greatest basketball player to ever step on to a gym is answered by a number. That number is 23 worn by Michael Jordan. His statistics only point out one half of this man's abilities. The statistics can be found in a thousand websites. What is not seen is that intangible of simply taking over the control of a game, that no player to date has been able to do.

A few other points of interest are his statue in front of the United center in Chicago; along with the unprecedented retirement of his jersey my the Miami Heat.

With those small items aside, I have seen his critics diminish the man's numerous awards such as MVP or best defensive player of the year. These folks fail to either know or acknowledge that the NBA players vote on most of these awards.

I am discounting the Wizard's episode, but will say that at his age he improved that team more than anyone could have dreamed.

The 1995 return to basketball and the success he brought with him is unprecedented in "return" history.

In 1998, at age 35, he played more minutes since 1991. Jordan has never lost in an NBA Finals, and was named MVP in each of his double three-peats. There is much more to be said and I shall continue as the weeks pass. Basketball fans are encouraged to comment on my remarks and I shall try to answer any questions regarding Jordan's place in the arena of world sports.