Michael Jordan is a sports symbol. The main skill that the six-time NBA champion possessed was his eagerness to learn and grow!
A former student at the University of North Carolina, Jordan set foot in the NBA in 1984.
His debut was a warning that the league would face his wrath for the next two decades.
Jordan’s rookie year saw the American average 28.2 points per game, along with 6.5 rebounds per game and 6 assists per game. Not to mention that ‘Mike’ made his first All-Star appearance that same year.
Amazing.
For the next two years, he watched Michael Jordan rule, prevail, and reign over his peers. The league finally heard the ‘crack’ of the buckets as an omen of superiority.
Once ‘MJ’ realized and recognized the importance of his teammates, his luck was about to change for the better. This was in the late 1980s, in light of the arrival of Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson.
According to ‘His Airness’ himself, the superlative skill Jordan had in his arsenal was being ‘trainable’!
Michael Jordan absolutely had the talent to hang out with the best in the league from the day he stepped foot on the hardwood floor. It was his determination, dedication and commitment to learning that set him apart from the rest.
“My best skill was that I was coachable. I was a sponge and aggressive to learn!”
~ Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/o1JSW3jA5Y
— Jamy Bechler (@CoachBechler) September 26, 2022
It’s also the reason he has won six NBA championships, six NBA “MVPs,” six NBA “Finals MVPs,” and several other accolades. According to Jordan-
“My best skill was that it was trainable. She was a sponge and aggressive in learning!”
Talent without hard work equals no reward. There have been numerous stars in the league, who have possessed the talent, to be praised as the greatest player in the history of the sport.
However, his reluctance and inability to learn from his superiors and coaches has been the main cause of his downfall. Those who are willing to learn, no matter what age or experience is available to them, generally tend to do so exceptionally.
