Michael Jordan Hero

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My hero is Michael Jordan, he was the greatest of players of all in the NBA and still is. He plays a major role for the youth of the game of basketball. His career all started in the NBA back 1985 to 2003. Michael Jordan was born on February 17th 1963 in Brooklyn New York. Michael was born and Brooklyn New York, but was raised in hometown which Wilmington North Carolina. Michael Jordan is my hero because he is a big impact in the game of basketball. Basketball is my passion and Michael Jordan sets an example to all young boys. The example is he showed anybody that they can be become the best they can be. The main reason he is my hero is because he is a billion dollar african American. The one and only Michael Jordan is a father to his kids. When I grow up and become a NBA player I wanna be just like mike but better. Everyone knows that Michael has accomplished many goals and have accomplished many championships throughout his whole entire basketball career. Even though he failed to make the basketball team that taught him how to get better and fight through and become something better. …show more content…
He is a billionaire and is making more money in whatever things he do. He own his own show company and has on business going on, meaning signing new upcoming basketball players. In conclusion Michael Jordan is my hero for multiple reasons. He accomplished every goal he had, and did everything he wanted to do. With that begin stated I want to become great just like Mike and be the at whatever I

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