Michael Jordan's legacy hard to top

Posted Sep 12, 2009
Michael Jordan took the NBA by storm at a time when the league was exploding in popularity. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had already lifted the NBA out of its late 70's doldrums by the time Jordan arrived. Does anyone remember when NBA Finals games were shown on tape delay? Those days were over by Jordan's debut, and he was the perfect front man for the NBA's ascension. He was a showman, a superstar, a salesman and -- above all -- a winner. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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