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Michael Jordan was always center attentiduring his playing days. | Eric Gay~AP

Michael Jordan was always the center of attention during his playing days. | Eric Gay~AP

TELANDER: Michael Jordan changed my life

So what has Michael Jordan meant to your life? I’ll tell you what he has meant to mine. Quite simply, he’s where I am. Let’s do some dates: 1983. Jordan, 20, playing for North Carolina against Duke, tracks down a breakaway layup by Johnny Dawkins … Read More

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