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Bob Knight on Michael Jordan before he joined NBA: "The best basketball player I've ever seen play"

Bob Knight is one of the most successful college basketball coaches of all time. Over his 40-year basketball journey, he had seen many players come and go and developed a keen eye for spotting talent. In 1984, he coached the US team that won Olympic gold, which included a young Michael Jordan who led the team in scoring with an average of 17.1 points. (Basketball Network)

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