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At every turn, Michael compelled those around him to push their limits. He didn’t merely want to win; he demanded excellence from his teammates and opponents alike. Even in practice, the spirit of competition was unrelenting. “Cotton tried to kill me and Tom virtually the whole team in practice because he felt that that’s the reason we didn’t play,” the narrator shared, recalling the intense pressure from their coach after such a demanding experience with Michael.
In the end, those who played alongside Jordan understood the depth of his greatness. His talent was only matched by his desire for win, which in turn, motivated them to better themselves, both as players and as teammates.