Stars are indeed what many people dream of. However, without hard work and sacrifice, it usually doesn’t happen. Even for a guy like Michael Jordan, it makes no difference. When the spotlight shone on Jordan, he had to give up something he held dear—his freedom. Although his income has doubled due to his fame, the Bulls icon has lost his safe haven. In a New York Times bestseller, “Playing for Eternity: Michael Jordan and the World He Created” David Halberstam thinks about the whole story.
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The author describes Jordan’s life and career in the book, which will be published on December 12, 2023. Halberstam said Jordan’s favorite destination was France and that he would find solace away from the glitz and glamor of Paris. Sitting in the cafe, Jordan enjoyed the simple pleasures of life in anonymity.
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As mentioned in the book, the turning point came during the Olympics, after which Jordan became an international name. Jordan won two Olympic gold medals, one in Los Angeles in 1984 and another in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. As a global star, he also has to travel to many countries to compete. Soon, his sweet escape slipped from his grasp. While he’s delighted with his soaring earnings and global recognition, the Bulls legend has lost his favorite space.
Halberstam explains in the book” , “There was a time when Michael Jordan viewed France as a kind of refuge, a place where he could vacation and escape the burden of fame.“I added, “It all came to an end five years ago when he was selected for the Olympic Dream Team and subsequently his international fame grew. “His total earnings more than doubled, but he lost Paris. “
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But what is it about Paris that he loves so much?
Away from the relentless scrutiny of the media and fans, Jordan cherishes the freedom to enjoy quiet moments, free from constant attention. For a man who was closely watched on and off the court, these anonymous moments became precious.
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In an interview, he agreed that he enjoyed visiting Paris where people didn’t know him. He said, “I could sit down and have dinner or lunch or whatever, but people never really paid attention. “I love doing it.” He said he would sit in the cafe all day and watch people. Do you know about this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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