The six-time winner was not the same man who exuded confidence when he was younger. In terms of academics, his father frequently referred to him as "lazy." His mother, Deloris Jordan, had to unearth her son's hidden skills when his sporting aspirations appeared to be in jeopardy.
'Michael Jordan: My Life' informs readers on MJ's journey from a self-conscious youngster to the revered figure he is today. His Airness first became overwhelmed by the desire to become a professional athlete in the ninth grade. Michael Jordan did well in school, but nothing particularly noteworthy. In reality, the book claims that he was a 'lazy' youngster who refused to complete any duties on his own.
Instead of defying her, the five-time MVP enrolled in various courses. With the courses, he finally found his calling.“I remember he baked a cake in school that was so good we couldn’t believe it. We had to call his teacher to verify it,” said Deloris Jordan.