You know all about the legend of Michael Jordan, of course. The rise to fame at the University of North Carolina. The six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. The crossover into transcedent pop culture figure, footwear mogul and movie star. The legacy as the greatest that ever stepped on a court. But where did it all begin?
Wilmington, North Carolina, where MJ spent his formative years, beginning his basketball journey at Laney High School. In his latest video, noted vlogger Jacques Slade visits Laney and the Jordan Brand-overhauled gym to get a better understanding of where His Airness came from, even talking to Laney students and MJ’s coach, Fred Lynch, for insights. Check it out below.
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