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.

The King of Laney

Right from the start?

No. Michael’s journey to dominating his high school came after being cut from the team. Can you believe it?

Dadi perlmutter biography of michael jordan basketball player

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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