Michael Jordan, jump man 23.
Its been forever since you left the hardwood. You elevated the game of
basketball to a different level. You made the world love the game and follow
it, I remember in the 90’s on the blacktop courts everyone wanted to be like
Mike. You took basketball global and because of that may new generation players
enjoy what you started. You did the impossible and did it well MJ, too bad my
son will just watch your games in some not so clear tapes. He may never relate
to your greatness, but I will ensure he knows about it.
You were my hero I grew
up with your poster on my wall. I had no idea what the orange ball did but I knew
MJ23. You dint just stop at talent but you mastered the art and the science of
Basketball. I read of Wilt and Bill never saw them play, but they shine and I read
stories of them and appreciated. I saw you win games I saw you lose games. I love
Celtics but you made me always watch Bulls game when I had the TV to watch it. Whenever
you held the ball there was always something special in-store for us. From the regular
season to the playoffs, I mean you gave it your all.
You retired twice and still dazzled the world with your
return, just like Larry once said you are god in disguise when you dropped 63
in Boston Garden that playoffs match up.
The coming generation of players may never know what or how you did it,
but the level of intensity for the game no one can match. You never reached finals
and lost, you always win. Even in those days you were the underdog you came on
top. The values you gave the game are lessons that can never be taught in class.
As much as I have tried to have your memories in my son’s mind, he will always
just know you as legendary. I wish I would replay your career before him so he
may pick the lessons I picked, because what I picked cant be taught or handed
to anyone to experience. You have to see it and relate with it.
Happy 50th birthday, there is one award I wait
for you. Executive of the year and one which you deserve for taking NBA global
legend of the year. Thank you for the entertainment and for the game you made
us love. I wish you more years and realize the dream of having the Bobcats win
a championship. That is my prayer.
God bless, and Happy Birthday MJ23
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