Bauer Media proudly presents a special SIP commemorating the career of Michael Jordan, an All-American success story and one of the greatest athletes in sports history. Filled with breathtaking photos, insider anecdotes, trivia quizzes and a special chapter devoted to the most popular Air Jordan sneakers of all time, this 96-page collectible keepsake is sure to thrill. From the clutch shots and most memorable moments of his career to the stories behind the challenges that Jordan worked to overcome, it's all here. The entire country watched the highlights of Jordan's life during the hugely successful docuseries "The Last Dance." This commemorative issue tells the FULL story, and will be enjoyed over and over again by fans of all ages.
JORDAN RULES • What's your favorite memory of Michael Jordan? He gave us so many moments to choose from. There was the young phenom who didn't just jump, he hung in space. There was the determined leader who willed himself and his team to become champions. And there was the elder statesman, the standard and inspiration for a new generation of talent. All of it was MJ. All of it was greatness.
FROM MIKE TO MICHAEL • Some athletes are destined for greatness right from the start. Michael Jordan was not one of them. He had to find his way to the top.
CHAPTER ONE QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
A CAREER TAKES FLIGHT • Once he entered the NBA, Jordan became an instant superstar. But for years, he couldn’t elevate his team to the level of champions.
CHAPTER TWO QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
KING OF THE WORLD • When Jordan finally broke through to become a champion, he didn’t stop, winning year after year after year.
CHAPTER THREE QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS • Jordan left basketball still in his prime. He proved it by returning to the game to complete a Chicago dynasty
CHAPTER FOUR QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
THE FINAL ACT • In his second retirement, Jordan tried to build a winning team from the front office — a challenge that led him back to the court one more time
CHAPTER FIVE QUIZ: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
TEN FOR THE AGES • When fans look back at Michael Jordan’s amazing career, these are moments that will be remembered forever
IT’S GOTTA BE THE SHOES • Air Jordans made people believe they could play like Mike if they only had the right shoes — and with that, the modern sneaker industry was born
IS MJ THE G.O.A.T.? • If Jordan isn’t the Greatest Of All Time, who is? Consider four other contenders: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Compare the facts and judge for yourself.
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