Michael Jordan: Defying setbacks to magnificent greatness Before becoming one of the greatest basketball players in history, Michael Jordan faced a setback that could have ended his dream early. As a teenager, he was famously cut from his high school varsity basketball team — a moment that crushed him emotionally. Behind the scenes, however, that disappointment became the fuel for his transformation. Jordan would wake up early to train before school, spend extra hours perfecting his shooting, and push himself harder than anyone else on the court. Coaches and teammates often spoke...