... NBA. When the NBA was in its prime, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were big names that represented the league well, however, the true face of the league was Michael Jordan. Although Jordan managed to accomplish feats that will seemingly never be surpassed, his impact off the court was just as great as it was on the court, as he maintained a celebrity status ... degrees and facing years of turmoil with then head coach Doug Collins, Phil Jackson, also known as the "Zen Master," took the challenge of coaching Michael Jordan and the ultra-talented Scottie Pippen (UXL Biographies 28). Under Ja...

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