There are few NBA stars that possess the ability to have there first names be recognizable above any other name in their sport.
Today's game boasts interesting names such as Kobe and LeBron, but before they were even old enough to lace up sneakers, one man separated basketball from sports.
Michael was/remains the most recognizable name in not just sports, but in popular entertainment. His "air-ness" may share his name with the King of Pop and their achievements may be similar on a global stage, but Michael Jordan's ability to combine his achievements as an athlete and his ability to bolster his public image, with his successes in the business world, undoubtedly separates him from the other Michael.
Jordan entered a league dominated by Magic Joh ...
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Today’s Players Could Never Fill Michael Jordan’s Nikes
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Nick Gelso in NBAComments Off on Today’s Players Could Never Fill Michael Jordan’s Nikes