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… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Because I want every kid to be viewed as a person rather than as a member of a certain race does not… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
My attitude going into training camp as a rookie was to impress. I wanted to impress my teammates, my coaches, the owners,… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Other than my parents, no one had a bigger influence on my life than Coach Smith. He was more than a coach… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
My fellow Wilmington, North Carolina native Meadowlark Lemon is a true national treasure. I watched him play for the Harlem Globetrotters when… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I make shoes for white suburban kids, not the poor black kids. That would be like opening a restaurant for people without… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I can accept failure everyone fails at something but what I can't accept is not trying. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
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 Image
I wasn't really a work-conscious type of person. I was a player. I loved to play sports. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
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 Image
