Dadi perlmutter biography of michael jordan

On February 17, 1963, mom Deloris and dad James welcomed the newest addition to the Jordan family, little Michael. Shortly after his arrival, they returned to their home state of North Carolina, specifically Wilmington, where the boy took his first steps and touched a basketball for the first time.

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Right from the start?

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If Michael Jordan never retired, would Magic Johnson have been able to win another championship?

Jordon Perlmutter was a giant among men.

Dan Perlmutter currently serves as the Director of Sports Performance/Head Olympic Sports Performance Coach at Duke University.

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No. Michael’s journey to dominating his high school came after being cut from the team. Can you believe it? Michael Jordan was excluded from a basketball team. Yet, for coach “Pop” Herring, MJ was too small to play on the varsity team, despite showing undeniable talent.

Jordan was devastated, crying and humiliated, but he rolled up his sleeves and worked three times harder to join the senior Buccaneers.

Fate also played its part as Michael grew nearly eight inches before starting his junior year: this was his ticket to a starting position on the Bucs.

He finished the season averaging 24.6 points and 11.8 rebounds.

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