In Focus: Michael Jordan as a rookie
Posted Jan 14, 2013
Portland’s Damian Lillard is not only the front-runner for Rookie of the Year but he’s also bidding to become the first rookie guard to play in the All-Star Game since Michael Jordan 28 years ago. As fans continue to vote, we look back at Jordan’s rookie year of 1984-85.
(Sports Illustrated)
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