So how did this athletic wonder rise to where he is today? Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. Though he favored baseball as a youngster, his outlook changed as his brother challenged him to one-on-one basketball matches. Michael was ironically cut from his high school varsity basketball team, but eventually made it his junior year.
He won a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina, and showcased the best of his airborne skills. After college, Michael went on to play for the U.
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