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Michael Jordan - Motivational Quotes, Mental Profile & Biography
of an NBA Legend

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

"I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot...when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result."

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

"I've never been afraid to fail."

"The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself be beat because of lack of effort."

"My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try."

"I never thought a role model should be negative."

"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."

"I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win."

"I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me. Failure always made me try harder next time."

"The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether it's proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing."

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

"I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball."

"I want to wake up every day and do whatever comes in my mind, and not feel pressure or obligations to achieve anything in particular."

"Visualization is a powerful tool. I see myself making game-winning shots and outperforming my opponents."

"I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges."

"I'm not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat."

“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot. When you think about the consequences, you always think of a negative result.”

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.”

“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.”

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

“The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself be beat because of lack of effort.”

“I’m not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat.”

“I realized that if I was going to achieve anything in life I had to be aggressive. I had to get out there and go for it...I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it’s an illusion to me.”

“I want to be perceived as a guy who played his best in all facets, not just scoring. A guy who loved challenges.”

“I've never lost a game I just ran out of time.”

“I believe greatness is an evolutionary process that changes and evolves era to era.”

“The best come from the worst.”

“The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether it’s proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.”

“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.”

“I never thought a role model should be negative.”

“Learning's a gift, even when pain is your teacher.”

“I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.”

 

 

Michael Jordan – The Legend

Michael Jordan, born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, is a former American professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he developed a love for basketball. He attended the University of North Carolina, where he played basketball under coach Dean Smith.

He was drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly rose to stardom and became one of the most influential athletes of all time.

Brief History

He is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He won six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and ten scoring titles.

His career was filled with many memorable moments, including his famous “flu game” in the 1997 NBA Finals, where he scored 38 points despite battling a severe case of the flu.

He retired from basketball in 1993, citing a loss of motivation. He went on to play minor league baseball for a year before returning to the NBA in 1995. He retired for a second time in 1998, but came out of retirement again in 2001 to play for the Washington Wizards.

Major Achievements

His most notable achievement is his six NBA championships, all of which he won with the Chicago Bulls. He also won two Olympic gold medals with the US men’s basketball team.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

His impact on the game of basketball cannot be overstated. He helped popularize the NBA around the world and inspired countless young players to pursue their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

He won numerous awards throughout his career, including five NBA MVP awards and ten scoring titles. He was also named to the All-NBA First Team ten times and the All-Defensive First Team nine times.

His impact on popular culture is also notable. He was a global icon and his signature line of sneakers with Nike is one of the most popular in history.

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