Michael Jordan bio reveals darker side of icon

Posted May 19, 2014
Michael Jordan seemingly could fly on the basketball court; he was “the archangel of the rims” who led North Carolina to an NCAA championship and the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles. His amiable “Be Like Mike” image has been enhanced through the years. And yet, Jordan had a darker side: He was an intense competitor who never forgot a slight and a lover of high stakes that would land him in financial hot water. (Tampa Tribune)

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