12 Michael Jordan stories that prove he was the most competitive athlete of all-time

Posted Apr 23, 2017
What made Michael Jordan so great? Was it his supreme athleticism? That probably had a lot to do with it, as did his finely tuned skill-set. But the biggest reason Jordan ended up as the greatest NBA player we have ever seen is his amazing competitive streak. Let’s look back at some of the stories that prove Jordan was the most ruthlessly competitive athlete of all-time. (USA Today)

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