I think school is very important and I personally had a great experience at North Carolina, which helped shape me as a basketball player and a person. Every once in a while, you will have a player who can make the jump and have an immediate impact on the professional level, but most of the players who come out would absolutely benefit from going to college.
Michael JordanI took cooking classes when I was younger; girls weren't interested in me, and I thought I may be alone for the rest of my life.
Michael JordanI just feel that my competitive drive is far greater than anyone else that I've met, and I think that I thrive on that.
Michael JordanSo, the next time you're out working on your game and they pass you the rock, don't just take it to the hole. Take it to the next level. Don't just bend rims. Bend expectations. Let them see you and feel you and by the very virtue of your love, the truth in your game, they will hear you. Let your game speak.
Michael Jordan