I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and that's everybody's wish... I try to be a role model for black kids, white kids, yellow kids, green kids. This is what I felt was… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of… — Michael Jordan Copy Share
Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will… — Michael Jordan Copy Share
I can accept failure everyone fails at something but what I can't accept is not trying. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
Even though, physically, I can't do it, the mind says, 'Yeah, I can still do it,' and I still think I can do it… — Michael Jordan Copy Share
I wasn't really a work-conscious type of person. I was a player. I loved to play sports. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up… — Michael Jordan Copy Share
I'd take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don't respect the game. — Michael Jordan Copy Share
The NBA is the strongest professional sports league in the world. The league and the game is bigger than any one person, Michael Jordan… — Michael Jordan Copy Share
