Architect: Michael Jordan's "The Ceiling is the Roof" Metaphor Actually Kinda Makes Sense

Posted Mar 8, 2017
Michael Jordan took the opportunity to bestow sagely advise upon his fellow Tar Heels. Everyone was hanging on his every word. But instead of bearing witness to some great legendary phrase, people started head-scratching as the GOAT told them with utmost sincerity, "I wish you guys nothing but the best. The ceiling is the roof. Let's make it happen." (VICE Sports)

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