The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The moments "The Stutter." "The Shot." "The Flu Game." Michael Jordan is responsible for extraordinary moments so embedded in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game hanging by a thread, his body perfectly synchronized with the ball - hitting nothing but net.

But for all his great worth, this descendant of a multifaceted family from the coast of North Carolina has a darker side: he is a ruthless competitor and lover of high stakes. No other biography has covered the dual nature of his character and examined Jordan so deeply both on and off the court - until now.

Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent nearly thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career, from college to his professional career. He witnessed Jordan's evolution from a skinny rookie into an instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball, whose business acumen and success have millions of kids wanting to be just like Mike. However, Lazenby also observed the Michael Jordan whose hunger and ambition are more terrifying and insatiable than his fans could know.

"Michael Jordan: The Life" explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest and most fascinating story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches, countless interviews with his friends, teammates, and family members, as well as interviews with Jordan himself, to offer the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.

Pages: 720, Publication Year: 0728, Dimensions: 14x14 cm.