Tales of Michael Jordan and the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials

Posted Apr 19, 2020
Wearing Bermuda shorts, collared shirts and a permanent smile, Michael Jordan walked around with a braying confidence that suggested he knew what successes awaited. He had agonized over his decision to leave UNC and go pro. He wanted to stay. So did his mom. It was his father and his coach, Dean Smith, who wanted him to go to the NBA. (Sports Illustrated)

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