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P.S. As a sports fan, Michael Jordan brought me more enjoyment than any other sports star. I looked forward to watching every game I could when MJ and the Bulls were on TV or came to town to play our departed Seattle Sonics.

MJ did something each and every game that made me and others say “I know he did not do that”. I thought long and hard the other day, who was the best basketball player of all time. Was it MJ? Was it Magic? Was it Kareem? Was it Wilt? Was it Russell? After all the thinking I did, I had to say in my opinion Jordan is the greatest player of all time.

He has meant so much to the game of basketball on and of course off the court with his relationship with NIKE. He has been a tremendous businessman who has made millions of dollars.

In his speech at the Hall of Fame ceremony, MJ let everyone know that he was the best player on the court. Isiah, “Ice Man” and others. MJ said “yo come on and take this jumper in your face dude”.

MJ you could tell STILL thinks he can play in the NBA. And you know what folks, at 46 I think he can. He is that great. I think he can still average 20 a game. You could say this for sure, MJ loves the game of basketball.

I had the chance to meet and interview MJ in the Bulls last visit to Seattle. You see the pic right here. He was nice enough to stop just for me and give the kids some advice.

I want to thank Jordan for all the thrills and happiness he brought me as a basketball junkie. That happiness will never go away. There will never be another MJ. Welcome to the Hall of Fame. Your buddy Sottie Pippin should join you next year. G.C.

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