Michael Jordan on the pressure of being a role model in 1990: "A mistake for me is much more critical than a normal mistake by any person" (© RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports) Nicole Ganglani.

Michael Jordan explains why being a role model nearly broke him: "They expect you to be the most perfect human being" originally appeared on Basketball Network. While his success, fame and money ...

Michael Jordan once shared the biggest misconception people have of him: "I've just been a down-to-earth guy" originally ...

NBA legend Michael Jordan didn’t want to be considered a role model while playing for the Chicago Bulls. During his prime years with the Bulls, Jordan was the most popular athlete in America.

Lebron James Says His Role Models Are MJ (Duh) and AI (Huh?) 1 minute read. ... he still hasn’t mastered Jordan’s courage. “That’s one of my biggest obstacles,” James said.

New details from Puck's John Ourand reveal what Michael Jordan’s “special contributor” role with NBC’s NBA coverage will include.