based on the book "Michael Jordan: Beyond Air" by Philip Brooks, 1995
by Tom Rohrbach
He started to do lots of TV commercials, and he became known worldwide ___ his Nike commercials.
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The Chicago Bulls went to the playoffs, but they couldn’t win an NBA championship. Michael felt like he had to do everything, not relying ___ any of his teammates.
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In 1989, the excellent new coach, Phil Jackson, got some better players and convinced Michael that he could trust ___ his new teammates.
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Coach Jackson’s new offensive system helped the Bulls skyrocket ___ the top of the NBA.
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Finally, in 1991, Michael and the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA title! After they won, Michael sobbed (cried) ___ joy.
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The bad news was that the championship brought so much attention ___ him that it was difficult to go out in public.
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When the team was invited to the White House to be congratulated by the President, Michael stayed home to be with his family. He was tired ___ being in the spotlight.
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Another controversy began when people found out Michael Jordan bet lots of money with his friends when they played golf together. Some people believed it was wrong for a famous role-model to take part ___ gambling.
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During the 1991-1992 season, Michael won his third MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, and the team breezed ___ the regular season and playoffs.
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In the Finals, the Chicago Bulls easily brushed ___ the Trail Blazers and won their second championship in a row.
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At the celebration after the final game, Michael stood on a table and danced ___ the happy, screaming, jubilant Chicago fans.
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The next year, the Bulls won their third NBA title in a row, but then Michael decided to retire. He walked ___ from the game he loved.
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Michael Jordan’s father was murdered in August, 1993. ___ five weeks of mourning, Michael made the announcement that he was retiring from basketball.
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When Michael Jordan retired, the Bulls had to learn to go ___ without him.
