Bob Knight on Michael Jordan before he joined NBA: "The best basketball player I've ever seen play"

Posted Nov 14, 2023
Bob Knight is one of the most successful college basketball coaches of all time. Over his 40-year basketball journey, he had seen many players come and go and developed a keen eye for spotting talent. In 1984, he coached the US team that won Olympic gold, which included young Michael Jordan who led the team in scoring with an average of 17.1 points. (Basketball Network)

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