We all know the story. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team and then went on to become the greatest athlete ever. But along the way, 33 years after it happened, fact slowly morphed into myth. Most Jordan fans can tell you “Okay, yes he was technically cut from the varsity, but he still played jayvee, dominated, and then came up and kept dominating on the varsity the next year as a junior.” That’s nothing outrageous. Shoot, I’ll argue John Wall might even have a crazier story: getting cut from his high school team and having to transfer because no one wanted him nor thought he was good enough. The full MJ story was never given the light. Until now. Read More »
In his first nine months as majority owner of an NBA franchise, Michael Jordan has been through a few years’ worth of experiences:
He watched his Charlotte Bobcats make their first-ever playoff appearance, then watched them suffer their first-ever postseason series sweep. In free agency he re-signed a promising future building block (Tyrus Thomas), then let a potential All-Star point guard walk (Ray Felton). Now he has helped facilitate the departure of his team’s head coach, Larry Brown, meaning Jordan’s next big task will be hiring a replacement. Read More »
After yesterday’s amazing introduction, it’s time for some more Leroy Smith. Check out the first part of this eye-opening expose that picks up where Leroy begins his quest to get into the Basketball Hall of Fame…
Back in high school, Leroy Smith beat out Michael Jordan for the last spot on their varsity basketball team. Sure that one moment inspired MJ to become the Greatest of All Time, but more importantly, it helped Leroy realize his incredible motivizing potential. Read More »
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