Did This Man Really Cut Michael Jordan?

For years NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has claimed that his high school coach underestimated his talent as a sophomore. Clifton (Pop) Herring, whose life has been a struggle since then, tells a different story. The most infamous roster decision in high school basketball history came down 33 years ago on the edge of tobacco country. (Sports Illustrated)

Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Basketball Alumni

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