When I was playing before I retired, I never really understood the appreciation and the respect that people gave me. People had treated me like a god or something, and that was very embarrassing. – Michael Jordan
I realize that Im black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybodys wish. – Michael Jordan
The best evaluation I can make of a player is to look in his eyes and see how scared they are. – Michael Jordan
In college I never realized the opportunities available to a pro athlete. Ive been given the chance to meet all kinds of people, to travel and expand my financial capabilities, to get ideas and learn about life, to create a world apart from basketball. – Michael Jordan