Michael Jordan Speaks Lessons from the World's Greatest Champion

Words and wisdom from Chicago Bulls #23: Mega-superstar, "His Airness" He is the most successful player to ever wear a basketball uniform. On the court and off the court, Michael has entertained the world as a pitchman, movie star, spokesperson, and an extraordinary athlete-although not the greatest baseball player. For the first time ever, bestselling author Janet Lowe has compiled a portrait from Michael's own words. Michael Jordan Speaks touches upon everything about the sport, his mega-superstar status, and his life, culled from articles, newscasts, and interviews.

Janet Lowe is the author of the bestselling Warren Buffett Speaks, Oprah Winfrey Speaks, Jack Welch Speaks, and Billy Graham Speaks (all available from Wiley). Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Ms. Lowe lives in Del Mar, California, with her husband, Austin Lynas.

Preface xi

A LITTLE HARDSHIP EARLY 1

THE TAR HEEL 10

THE NBA'S LORD OF THE HOOPS 20

TEAMWORK: THE CHICAGO BULLS 37

ZEN AND THE ART OF BASKETBALL 60

JORDAN'S DARKEST HOURS 66

THE NBA COMEBACK 93

REVOLUTIONLIZING THE SPORTS ECONOMY 102

AS FAMOUS AS GOD? 133

THE MAN BEHIND THE IDOL 150

MICHAEL JORDAN IN HOLLYWOOD 170

THE JORDAN END GAME 175

By the Numbers 193

Timeline 197

End Results 203