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Michael Jordan's birthplace, near ACC tourney site, a symbol of hope and desperation


From the Barclays Center and the ACC tournament it's about a 15-minute walk north: 39 Auburn Place. The gate is open on a gray and wet Wednesday afternoon. A man walks out smoking a cigarette and wearing Air Jordan sneakers. A Jumpman silhouette graces the tongue. Does he know that almost 60 years ago was born here? (MSN.com)

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Michael Jordan's birthplace, near ACC tourney site, a symbol of hope and desperation