* The greatest player of all time lived a dream by joining Hall of Fame as head principal of the Class of 2009.
the same day that the United States once again remembered the victims of the terrible attacks of Sept. 11, Michael Jordan gave his speech acceptance as a new member of the Hall of Fame in tears and thanks to all who made possible his success.
"Basketball has been everything to me and what remains"
But it also showed the same spirit of "struggle" and "claim" that he always had when he was in a playground. Hence, not to forget in his acceptance speech coach that kept him out of the college team for not being too high and far to press for a while I doubt its ability to become not only good player but super star.
was more grateful to all the rivals that helped him "motivated" to prove ever played and become one of the largest, if not the greatest player in NBA history after winning six rings and five league MVPs.
David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan and C. Vivian Stringer, his fellow 'Class'
Jordan, who was the last of the five new members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2009 who gave his speech acceptance, was a reminder to all including his new companions among legends like David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan and C. Vivian Stringer.
"The sport of basketball has been everything to me and remains so," said Jordan after having recovered composure, which he lost when taking the stage before they presented the highlights of his career as one of the seven players who won the college title, the league and Olympic gold.
As he did on the field when he played, Jordan delighted the 2,600 special guests gathered at Symphony Hall in Springfield, with its memories and accomplishments. He recalled how he was born for the sport of basketball after his first college coach at North Carolina left him off the team because he was not high enough.
Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, George Gervin, a motivation to Jordan
"I be sure you understand you made a mistake with me, no doubt, "Jordan claimed." Isiah Thomas when I also wanted to marginalize in my first All Star. "Jordan said he wanted to prove to Thomas, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, George Gervin , each one, he deserved to be in the Hall of Fame as one of them.
"I think throughout my professional career as I got that goal without leaving any doubt," said Jordan, who also coaches said was motivated by and Jeff Van Gundy and Pat Riley, whose team felt he had to win above all.
"They were great teams, which made no such concessions and felt a special motivation to win, "admitted Jordan." To all I have to thank you for the motivation generated within me. "
" When I went to the field were also more competitive than anyone, "Jordan recalled
as he was greatly disturbed that Van Gundy accused of being friendly with the players off the field and then treat them badly during games. "I feel I am very friendly with everyone, yet, when the lights were lit and out the field were also more competitive than anyone, "Jordan admitted." The press gave me strength when he said he would be a great player, but never won as Bird and Johnson. "Jordan said that these things could fuel to the fire that made it possible for every day trying to be a lot better basketball player.
Former Bulls player also thanked the entire team organization Chicago owner Jerry Reinsdorf and former general manager, Jerry Krause, who boycotted the event, in support assistant coach Tex Winter, who has not yet been elected to the Hall of Fame.
"Both were instrumental in getting a winning team with players like Scottie Pippen and the rest of the folks who gave me all the help the world, "said Jordan." Phil Jackson got, as in the university, Dean Smith, all the mental support to be stronger every day. "
Jordan highlighted the support of his family, but especially his mother, who was still at 47 years, giving the best advice on how to behave in life. "To all, thanks for making it possible that you could be here today among the greatest of all time pro basketball, which has been my life," added Jordan.
SOURCE: MARCA.com / USA Today
