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Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, Michael Jeffrey Jordan relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina, where basketball became a vital part of his identity. The playgrounds served not only as his practice grounds but also as his sanctuary. Yet, the journey was not straightforward; as a sophomore at Emsley A. Laney High School, he faced rejection when he was cut from the varsity basketball team. Rather than being defeated by this setback, Jordan's fiery spirit ignited a relentless pursuit of greatness.