Throwback: When Coach K Sent a Letter of Disappointment to Michael Jordan For Rejecting Duke

Posted Nov 24, 2020
Following this rejection, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski sent Michael Jordan a letter. He wrote, “I am sorry to hear that you no longer have an interest in learning more about Duke University, however, I do want you to know that my staff and I wish you the very best in your college career. You are a fine young man and you should make an immediate impact on whatever you choose.” (Essentially Sports)

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