Michael Phelps matches idol Michael Jordan in special way

Posted Aug 15, 2016
Michael Phelps has long admired a certain player who’s synonymous with the No. 23: Michael Jordan. Now, he’s got his own 23 to match — 23 gold medals to his name. As he celebrated the last one with medley relay teammates Nathan Adrian, Ryan Murphy and Cody Miller, he realized the significance. (USA Today)

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