Unpublished article- Alissa Musumeci
Brooklyn, 1963: a star is born. The star, is Michael Jordan. As a kid, he was crazy about sports, especially basketball, as you might have guessed. His father urged him to embark on a career in sports. Fifteen years old, and the difficulties begin. Too low: his 1m80 height meant he could only play as a substitute. But MJ's determination and will to succeed enabled him to make his mark. He scores his first basket for the Tar Heels of North Carolina in 1982. A «decisive» moment in his career. As soon as he arrived in the NBA, Michael quickly made a name for himself. His shot rate was off the charts. His remarkable performances put him in the headlines of Sports Illustrated, one of America's leading sports weeklies. «A Star is born», the magazine headlines. Popularity that triggers the jealousy of his older teammates. But the young basketball player doesn't give up.






