feature-image

Getty

feature-image

Getty

The legend of Michael Jordan is a story narrated to this day. A cold-blooded killer, the six-time NBA champion made life unfair for those who came up against him. ‘His Airness’ made the life of defenders a nightmare. One of the greatest mismatches, Jordan goes down as arguably the best offensive talent. However, being an ace of the Chicago Bulls is just one part of his phenomenal career.

Terrell Owens holding Dude Wipes XL

Outside the basketball court, Jordan has helped several communities through generous acts of charity. His efforts towards creating a society with equal chances gave birth to his Jordan Brand Wings program. Since its inception in 2014, the initiative has helped fund 1800 full-ride scholarships. Their aim remains to create an even playing field and opportunities for underserved youth.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

One of the students of the program shared her experience and how MJ helped changed her life around.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Michael Jordan: A savior for the underserved

One student whose life Jordan flipped was Dyamond Baker. Growing up in a single-parent household with two siblings, her resources couldn’t get her an out-of-state college. This is where the Wings program came in and changed her life forever. Baker was able to attend Xavier University in Louisiana on a fully paid scholarship thanks to Michael Jordan.

READ MORE –?Billionaire Michael Jordan Continues to Upstage Kanye West After Rapper Takes Massive Hit to Net Worth

ADVERTISEMENT

Likewise, she remains ever so grateful for MJ’s life-altering move. Baker said: ?I never really knew a lot about him. But Michael Jordan has helped change my life.? She continued saying, “He?s paying for my education. Aside from what he did in basketball, he?s a legend for allowing me to go to college.?

article-image

USA Today via Reuters

The program has allowed students to attend any college they are selected in. It truly gives all people part of the program the ability to fly like MJ himself. Moreover, his contributions to charity only continue to grow. During the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, the five-time MVP pledged to donate $100 million over 10 years to fight for racial justice and equality.

ADVERTISEMENT

Being a billionaire, ‘His Airness’ continues to spread the message of change and positivity. With his mammoth contributions, the legend of Michael Jordan is arguably undying.

Watch This Story:?When Michael Jordan refused to meet Kanye?

ADVERTISEMENT

Do you think any athlete can match the impact Michael Jordan has? Let us know your views in the comments below.

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Anuj Talwalkar

4,479 Articles

Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Veer Badani

ADVERTISEMENT