"Michael wasn't an instant star ... knew our principles defensively better than most freshmen," Dean recalled. Smith didn't tell Jordan about his decision until they got to the locker room ...

Georgetown to give Dean Smith his first National Championship ... Some guys had to wind up. Michael Jordan was like a cat." "I remember recruiting Michael Jordan. I remember him coming in on ...

To persuade Jordan to sign, Nike offered the future Hall of Famer a five-year, $2.5 million contract for after his rookie ...

After starring for Laney's varsity as a junior and senior, Jordan went on to the University of North Carolina, where he played for the legendary Dean Smith. He was an immediate success. As a ...

Legendary University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Dean Smith knew how to win a ball ... greatest player basketball has ever seen, Michael Jordan. He not only taught his players how ...