NBA'S Greatest of All Time: Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, a man with no introduction. Very few athletes have equivalent admiration and respect as Michael Jordan, in fact, he might be the only one. He is also known by his other nicknames: "Him" "MJ" and most notably "Black Jesus". This basketball legend's exceptional competitiveness and hard-work is a necessary lesson for athletes.

Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1984, his impact was adamant. He averaged 28.8 points per game and was awarded the prestigious Rookie of the Year award. Most basketball players will feel satisfaction, but not for Black Jesus, his hunger enlarged. MJ was well-known to push his teammates beyond their limits. He wanted to win, and he pushed his teammates with him. Throughout 15 seasons, he won 6 championships with the Bulls. His trophy cabinet is composed with excessive accolades, though. He reached a career average of 30.1 points per game, highest in NBA history, 14-time All-Star, 5-time league MVP, and 6-time finals MVP, still so much to list.

"Michael Jordan" is a symbol of achievement, a cultural icon. Millions of athletes around the world aspire to make their name equivalent to the magnitude of "Michael Jordan". Resembling perseverance, relentless determination, hard-work, and competitive spirit led the Chicago Bulls to achieve such a well-known legacy. He proves that talent is not everything. He was cut from his high school basketball team, won 0 trophies his first 7 years in the NBA, and people doubted his skills. But he overcame the adversity and proved everyone wrong. Michael Jordan is an epitome of how talent is not everything. Mental toughness, discipline, and commitment is what is necessary. A clear embodiment of "Hard work beats talent".

 Aspiring athletes should look at the career of Michael Jordan and never doubt themselves. Winning requires excessive amounts of discipline, mental strength, and consistency. It will be hard for them, but giving up guarantees a loss. To all the athletes reading this, research more about Michael Jordan's career and how it's possible. There will come a time when the passion shrinks and the very sport you love becomes a drag. You will hate practices, and the sport itself. Even if it's a phase of despise, just do it. 

- Hyunung. G