When it comes to basketball, no other name is more synonymous or well-known than Michael Jordan. From an outstanding tenure at the University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill to his two three-peats and average of 30 points per game, it's no wonder why Jordan is credited as being "the greatest basketball player of all time," according to the NBA's official website. But where did it all begin?Brooklyn, of all places. It seems like Brooklyn is a factory for great athletes. However, Jordan's parents moved the family to Washington, South Carolina, while Jordan was still very young. Very early into his high school career, Jordan became involved in numerous sports, including basketball. He tried out for his high school's varsity basketball team his sophomore year, but was deemed too short to play. Too short? 5'11" in his sophomore year is too short? Guess so.
But Jordan didn't quit. He remained on his junior varsity and started averaging 40 points per game, impressive even by professional standards. Over his sophomore summer, puberty kicked it into high gear and allowed Jordan to grow a further four inches. In addition to his height growth, Jordan also trained vigorously. By the time of his junior year, Jordan was a very physically imposing athlete and was perfect for the varsity team, where he began scoring 20 points per game.
Jordan exploded onto the professional scene, easily averaging 28 points per game. He made the cover of Sports Illustrated in just over a month into his pro career. He became a fan favorite, even when playing away from home and in the courts of his rivals. Unfortunately, a broken foot led to him missing a large portion of his second season, but he returned strongly and led the Chicago Bulls to the Playoff's for his first three years in a row.
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