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Drawing Parallels With Michael Jordan’s Greatness, Renowned Mind Coach Highlights One Peculiar Aspect of MJ’s “Presence”

Published 08/31/2023, 12:10 PM EDT

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Michael Jordan‘s dominance as an NBA player is not just because of the championships and scoring titles. It’s because of how he carried himself. No one can deny that he is one of the best or the best player ever to walk on this planet. His attitude towards winning and leading a team is definitely what people should learn from him.

After being drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls, Jordan’s path to glory was not easy. But he believed in himself and competed day in and day out, and this eventually led to him winning six championships with the Bulls.

What made Michael Jordan the Greatest?

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Recently, the mind coach of the NBA, Devon Bandison, posted on Twitter about Michael Jordan. Specifically, he was saying what made Michael Jordan the greatest player ever and what he takes from his mentality.

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He mentioned that it was not because of his jumping ability. He says that the reason Michael Jordan is considered the best player ever is because he was always present in the moment. Devon continues by saying about himself that when he was talking to someone, he was fully present in that conversation, and that, to him, was the most important conversation he has ever been in.

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He says Jordan was the same and was always ready and present in all the moments in his career, and that is what led him to be the greatest.

This makes sense when you actually read into what Michael Jordan has said and done in his career. Michael Jordan was the ultimate competitor on and off the court. He never gave out any easy wins and always gave his all in everything he did.

Michael Jordan’s mentality gave him success.

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It’s not easy to be successful in the NBA. And for Michael Jordan, who was 6’6, it was just like everyone else. He was not even the number-one draft pick in his class. But the reason he was able to get to his GOAT status was not because of his God-given talent but because of his work ethic and mentality.

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Jordan has famously said, “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying”. This is a testament to his mindset and how he goes over things in life. He has also said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.”

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Michael Jordan has never relied solely on his talent. He was extremely hardworking and had a great work ethic, and he strived to be the best. He is one of the biggest competitors ever, and it was hard to stop him. Do you think it’s possible for everyone to have the same mindset?

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Rijin Varghese

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Rijin is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for over a decade. He likes to learn about the nuances of sports, understand every player's contribution to a team, and also learn the logic behind player signings and team building.
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Debmallya Chakraborty