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Last Dance: Jordan's fame came at a price

Sunday 3 May 2020 10:55, UK

Michael Jordan fires a jumpshot during the 1998 NBA Finals — By 1998, Michael Jordan was a cultural icon and one of the most popular people on the planet. But his fame came at a price.

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