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Bob Knight Called Michael Jordan the Best Basketball Player in 1984 Before NBA Debut with Chicago Bulls

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Published Nov 2, 2023, 04:37 PM

Bob Knight, former basketball coach, praised Michael Jordan as the best basketball player he had ever seen even before Jordan played in the NBA. Knight's comments were made in 1984, before Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls. Knight's recognition of Jordan's talent has resurfaced in light of Jordan's recent induction into the Hall of Fame.

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“I think he’s the best athlete I’ve ever seen play basketball bar none.” —Bob Knight on Michael Jordan https://t.co/EB6ojFshqF

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Bob Knight knew that Michael Jordan would be a GOAT even before he’d played a single NBA game. https://t.co/sbPHQG786m

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"The best basketball player that I've ever seen play." Bob Knight on Michael Jordan. In 1984. Before Jordan ever played a game in the NBA. https://t.co/dFmWYqohcm

Bob Knight Called Michael Jordan the Best Basketball Player in 1984 Before NBA Debut with Chicago Bulls

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