Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America and only a few NBA stars are considered greats. There's only one they call the greatest, with six national championships and 5 MVPs under his name. Michael Jordan could play basketball in so many ways that he could make an opponent look bad simply by passing him the ball. Every fan and every announcer loved to say the name "Michael Jordan" or also known as "MJ" Jordan was the talk of the country, every kid or fan wanted to have his autograph or basketball card. By breaking numerous records and winning six national championships, Michael Jordan became the greatest basketball player of all time. Being a professional basketball player is hard, especially when you have one of the biggest impacts on the world. Jordan inspired many people around the world, not because of his basketball skills, but because of his respect and devotion on and off the court. When Jordan first joined the NBA, he started a basketball camp for any kids who wanted to participate to help them improve (Biography.com). Making an impact on the world like Jordan does is not as easy as it sounds or sounds, Jordan has his family life and basketball life to worry about as well. When Jordan was just 19 years old, he began his college career at the University of North Carolina (biography.com). Even as a college basketball player he was named Basketball Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984 (Deegan, 5). Bobby Knight, one of the country's most successful college coaches, called Jordan the best basketball player he had ever seen (Biography.com). Jordan was a baseball star as a child and never made the varsity basketball team until his junior year. Jordan was inspired to play basketball by his brothers, who were older and would push Jordan to be… at the center of the card… that Michael Jordan was considered a legend. He played more games than any other basketball player in history and scored more points than any other basketball player. He has helped many charities, including his own, and even had a major role in the movie Space Jam. Michael Jordan may be considered the best basketball player to ever play the game, but he played many roles other than just a basketball player. Works mentioned "Micheal Jordan". Bio.com. A&E Networks Television and Web. April 13, 2014."NBA.com: Michael Jordan Biography." NBA.com: Michael Jordan Biography. Np, nd Web. May 2, 2014."Onlinelibrary.com: the leading online library site on the net." Onlinelibrary.com: the leading online library site on the internet. Np, nd Web. May 2, 2014.Deegan, Paul J. Michael Jordan: Basketball's Rising Star. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1988. Print.