Why Is This Basketball Player So Famous?

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  1. 4. When Michael first tried out for high school team, the coach told him "No, you are not tall enough."
  2. 6. Michael Jordan was one of the most successful basketball players in history.
  3. 7. However this did not discourage Michael from trying harder.
  4. 8. Even today, people say he is the greatest basketball player of all time.
  5. 10. For decades Michael Jordan has been an icon for basketball.
  6. 11. Before Michael joined the Chicago Bulls, the team wasn't very popular.
  7. 14. The following season, Michael became the star player on his team.
  8. 15. He played for the Chicago Bulls during the 1980s and 1990s.
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  1. 1. Larry taught Michael about the importance of competition and not giving up.
  2. 2. But in high school, Michael decided to follow in his order brother's footsteps and play basketball.
  3. 3. To many people, Michael Jordan was more than just a basketball player.
  4. 5. Fans not only loved Michael's basketball skills, but they also loved his positive attitude.
  5. 9. Whenever Michael was on the basketball court, everybody expected to see an amazing show.
  6. 12. He was admired by young kids all over the world and slogans like "Be Like Mike" became popular, too.
  7. 13. For an entire year, he practiced every day with his brother Larry.