Although Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, he grew up in North Carolina. In his first years of life, he already stood out for his athletic abilities and began to surprise his teachers, friends and neighbors. During his schooling, he proved his talent in football and baseball, but it was through basketball that he best projected himself; it is for this reason that his father built him his own national court so that he could develop his enormous potential. Soon, everyone Michael knew recognized him as a future basketball star; However, his academic staff considered him somewhat stunted in growth as he was barely 6 feet tall. Then with the Laney High quintet, he became a leader in several offensive and defensive departments, with which he was selected by the McDonald's All-American team. Basketball helps him be someone in life and get away from gangs and illegal immigrants.