Michael Jordan - Game Script book report

James Jordan

You are Michael's Dad. When your kids are young, you build a big basketball court for them and their friends in the family's back yard. You lay the foundations for Michael's first basketball school.  You encourage all of your kids to play sports.  

When you find out that Michael skips school to play basketball, you tell him that basketball is important but so is High School. 

Your Task

You love and care for your son. You encourage Jordan to play, but you also make sure that he makes all the right decisions in life, like finishing High School, choosing a good basketball team to play for, and help him decide if he should play at all. 

Michael trusts you, and consults with you a lot- he knows that you will always help him make the right choices. 

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Deloris Jordan works in a bank

You are Michael's mother. You want your son to be successful and happy. 
When he starts playing basketball for the school team you are happy for him, and support his activities. 

However, when Jordan is in college (University of North Carolina) he wants to join the NBA. You insist that he finishes his four years at UNC , and only then, try to get into the NBA league. Education is very important for you. 

Your Task

You love your son very much and you want him to do well in life. You think that education is the way to become successful in life, but you see that playing basketball makes Michael very happy. You want your son to be happy but also get proper education.  

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Larry Jordan

You are Michael's older brother and best friend. You also play basketball- you are a better player than Michael until high school. After Michael joins the 'A' team, and becomes the best player, you envy him a little but you don't say anything. 

Your Task

You love your brother but in your heart you are mad that he took the leading position in the UNC basketball team. You try to talk him out of joining the NBA. 

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Phil Jackson Basketball coach for the Chicago Bulls (1990-1998)

You are the Chicago Bulls basketball coach. You want Michael to come and play for your team. You are very creative, and Michael respects your ideas and opinions. 

Your Task

 Your team is not playing very well, and you want Michael Jordan to become the captain of your team. You are ready to do everything to convince him to came and play for you. Your job is to draft Michael into the Chicago Bulls.  

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Michael Jordan

You are the young Michael Jordan at the beginning of his carrier as a basketball player. As a teenager you played baseball, football and basketball. You are a good player in all three sports. In addition, you are a good student and you can continue for a Masters degree. You are confused and trying to decide what you want to do with your life. 

Your Task

You need to consult with your family members about everything before you make up your mind. 

 Comment on every advice you get. 

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