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Sports fans all over the world recognize the name of Michael Jordan. From Thailand to Tennessee, kids wear clothes with his picture on them. And Air Jordan athletic shoes all reflect the fame of this superstar. Michael Jordan has become the most famous attraction of the world’s favorite sport.(20)Michael Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. As a little boy, Michael was not like a future superstar. He was very shy and did not like to talk with other people about himself. He was also very short. He showed little promise of having a future career in basketball. When he tried out for the freshman team in high school, Michael didn’t make it. The next year, however, after a growth spurt, he made the team. The rest is history. Michael’s road to fame began at the University of North Carolina.(21)He used his quickness and strength to reach the basket again and again, and because of this, he became very famous. Basketball fans from all over the world began to take notice.(22)One reporter wrote that when Michael went up to shoot the basket, it looked like he could fly. That’s why he was given the nickname "Air Jordan. "
20. When and where was Michael Jordan born?
21. What do we learn about Michael Jordan?
22. Why is Michael Jordan called "Air Jordan"?