How Has Michael Jordan Changed The World

A game changer once said, “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” Michael Jordan has missed more than 9,000 shots in his career. He has missed 26 game winning shots and has lost almost 300 games. He has failed various times, but that does not hold him back from trying again. Michael Jordan is a game changer because he always perseveres, keeps trying, and overcomes adversity which is why he has changed the world and most people know about his story.

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and was the fourth out of five children. He moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. He had to face many obstacles

as a kid because he was the fourth child. He had to be tough, competitive, and brave. Jordan had to be tough because he was the fourth child in his family. The author states, “He was the fourth child of five born to James Sr. and Deloris Jordan.” (Hawkins 17) Jordan was the fourth child in the family which means he was one of the youngest in his family. He was probably picked on by his older siblings, so he had to be tough. Jordan was also ultra competitive. He had to be competitive as a kid: “Jordan has developed a competitive edge at a young age.” (Michael Jordan Biography) No matter what, Jordan never gave up and kept trying to beat his brothers in basketball even after he was beaten multiple times. This shows the competitiveness that he has. Jordan was also very brave. The authors says, “Michael’s ultra competitive nature as an NBA superstar can be traced to his home environment. If he and his two older brothers, older sister, and younger sister were not playing basketball, playing catch, or throwing around a football, they usually were engaged in intense contests of checkers or other board games.” (Hawkins 17) Jordan and his siblings were always in intense games. He had to be very brave to always go up against his brothers and sisters because they were older than him. They could have easily done something to him if they got mad at him. The characteristics of being brave, tough, and competitive are some of the things that make Michael Jordan a game changer.
Michael Jordan has accomplished various things throughout his life. He won six NBA Championships and won five MVPs, has his own shoe line, and averaged just over thirty points per game in his career. Jordan led his team to many NBA Championships and also won five MVPs. An article on Michael Jordan’s life says, “Michael Jordan is a former pro basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles and won the MVP award 5 times” (Michael Jordan Biography) Jordan’s competitive attitude helped him and his team win six championships. He never gave up and kept pushing to help his team win. Michael Jordan also has his own shoe line. The author writes, “ In 1985, Nike released the Air Jordan I sneaker to much fanfare.” (Hawkins 36) This shows that Jordan was a role model to many people. He had his own shoe line because people admired him, and buying Jordan’s shoe was one of the ways fans could connect with him. Jordan also averaged thirty points per game throughout his career which is one of the most of all time in the NBA. The author states, “Jordan put on a dizzying scoring display against the Atlanta Hawks. On his way to recording 61 points, Jordan scored 23 points in a row, an NBA record.” (Hawkins 40) Scoring sixty points in a game and twenty-three points in a row showed Jordan’s ability to score when his team really needed it. This is one of the many ways he helped his team to win games. Michael Jordan accomplished many things in his career like winning multiple championships, averaging thirty points per game, and making his own shoe line. He achieved these things because he never gave up and was always ultra competitive.
Michael Jordan has affected and impacted society in many ways throughout his whole life.

He has bought an NBA team, supported many different charities, and changed the NBA. One of Michael Jordan’s biggest impacts was when he bought the Charlotte Hornets. The author says, “On June 15, 2006, Jordan made his way back into the NBA by purchasing a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats.” (Hawkins 92) Jordan has impacted the team in many ways. On May 21, 2013 Jordan announced that he had submitted an application to change the name of the Charlotte Bobcats. They would be known as the Charlotte Hornets starting in the 2014-2015 season. The team also started playing better because of Jordan’s positive impact. After his retirement Jordan started supporting many different charities. In an article about Michael Jordan’s Charities it says, “Michael Jordan charities have touched the lives of many people across this country and beyond.” (Michael Jordan Charity) Jordan has founded or funded many different charities. He has changed many people’s lives and given them a chance to become a part of a community. Michael Jordan has changed the NBA in many ways. “Among his many moments, Jordan received a four minute standing ovation at the Bulls’ United Center. The Miami Heat also retired No. 23 even though Jordan had no ties to the franchise.” (Hawkins 85) This shows the impact that Jordan had on the NBA. Teams that did not even have him as a player respected him. He will always be remembered because of the impact he has had on the game of

basketball.
Michael Jordan is a game changer because he has never given up and always perseveres. The characteristics of being brave, tough, and competitive helped him to push through some of the hardest times. Jordan accomplished many things like winning 6 championships with the Chicago Bulls. He has changed many people’s lives and how people look at the game of basketball. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest NBA players of all time and will always be remembered.