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Originally Posted by Table 5
Michael Jordan transformed the game of basketball...he was the biggest face of the sport, and became a cultural icon. I used to watch basketball when Jordan was playing....now I can't stand the sport. Make guys like me watch your sport Kobe, and then we'll talk.
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I was playing HS ball in the 80s. I still remember the first few guys who were wearing Air Jordans. Jordan took the mantle and raised the game to a whole new level. Kobe is still being measured against other players's accompishments. Jordan transcended all others.
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