What Makes Michael Jordan A Good Player

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I have been fascinated by Jordan’s style of playing ever since I first watched his games and highlights. Many people view Michael Jordan as a premier athlete who can run fast, jump high and routinely deliver in the clutch. To them, he's simply physically superior, but Jordan has great understanding of team concepts, his competitive drive and his compassion are what make him just a great player..Another major ability is he can rise to every competitive occasion. Another of the qualities I most respect in Michael is his demeanor on the court. There are so many young players who play with anger, taunting one another and acting ‘cocky’. Jordan was able single-handedly shaped and molded the Chicago Bulls into a winning organization He changed the

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