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Team Jordan embodies the principles that
have defined Michael Jordan’s athletic
and professional career – dedication,
excellence, innovation, and achievement.
An elite group of athletes hand-picked by
Michael Jordan to represent the Jordan brand,
they individually excel both as athletes
within their respective sports and as members
of their communities. Collectively, they
personify the ideals of pride, confidence,
and athleticism that are part of the beauty
shaped by the rules of the game. They represent
a higher standard by which other athletes
are measured, and they carry a legacy of
greatness and grace under pressure. Above
all, the members of Team Jordan exude self-reliance,
self-respect, and self-belief – that
no challenge can ever vanquish human will
and determination.
“Being
a part of Team Jordan is something special.
It means we share the values and commitment
of the Jordan brand and will help take it
into the future.”
– Derek Jeter, N.Y. Yankees
DEREK JETER - Shortstop,
New York Yankees
Since being named Major League Baseball’s
1996 Rookie of the Year, Derek Jeter has
become one of the game’s most complete
ballplayers, with an All-Star Game MVP,
Gold Glove award, World Series MVP, and
four World Series titles to his name. Surely
destined for the Hall of Fame, his impact
on New York and on the game’s most
storied franchise has been incalculable.
ROY JONES, JR.
- Former WBA Heavyweight Champion and
IBF Lightweight Champion
One of the most storied boxers of all time,
Roy Jones, Jr. combines speed, precision,
and power into the total package –
the likes of which no one has seen since
Sugar Ray Robinson. He is only the second
light heavyweight champion to have ever
won a heavyweight title since 1897.
WARREN SAPP -
Defensive Lineman, Oakland Raiders
A former Super Bowl Champion, his unmatched
speed makes him one of the most feared and
intimidating figures in the NFL. Sapp is
arguably the league’s most dominant
defensive player facing double and triple
teams virtually every down.
CARMELO
ANTHONY - Forward, Denver Nuggets
Named Most Valuable Player of the 2003 NCAA
Final Four and the 2003 National Freshman
of the Year, Carmelo Anthony lived up to
the NBA’s high expectations in his
rookie season. The gifted second-season
sensation impacted his team last year with
his athleticism, consistent play and unmatched
scoring ability, helping to take the Denver
Nuggets to the playoffs for the first time
since 1995.
MARVIN HARRISON
- Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts
Beginning his 11th NFL season, Indianapolis
Colts superstar Marvin Harrison is considered
one of the best wide receivers in the game
today. Best known for his incredible hands,
quickness and ability to read defenses makes
him a volatile weapon that needs to be located
at all times he’s on the field. In
2002, Harrison became the only player in
NFL history with 100+ receptions in four
consecutive seasons.
TERRELL
OWENS - Wide Receiver
In his 10th NFL season Owens was one of
the leagues most athletic wide receivers.
Feared by many defenses, Owens is best known
for his outstanding RAC (run after catch)
yards, a characteristic that single-handedly
picks defenses apart. A four-time Pro Bowl
selection, the stellar player also hauled
in his 100th career touchdown becoming the
15th player in NFL history to accomplish
the amazing feat.
AHMAN
GREEN - Running Back, Green
Bay Packers
Ahman Green is one of the league’s
most versatile running backs. With his superior
speed and punishing power, Green is best
known for his breakaway speed and running
over would-be-tacklers. The All-Pro star
possesses three of the top six rushing season
records for Green Bay and once ranked seventh
on the Packers’ all-time rushing list
with 3,802 yards.
JASON
TAYLOR - Defensive End, Miami
Dolphins
One of the most feared pass rushers in the
game, Jason Taylor is a proven superstar
for the Miami Dolphins. In his 9th NFL season,
the All-Pro Taylor has made a name for himself
with his extraordinary quickness, athletic
prowess and his ability to keep constant
pressure applied to league quarterbacks.
Registering 10.5 sacks over the final nine
games of the 2004 season, his sack total
was second in the AFC and fourth in the
NFL.
ANDRUW JONES
- Center Fielder, Atlanta Braves
Known for his exceptional speed and hitting
ability, Jones has emerged as one of the
Braves’ superstars. Having won 6 consecutive
Gold Glove awards, the All-Star has set
team records as he reached 30 home runs
in four consecutive seasons.
MIKE
BIBBY - Point Guard, Sacramento
Kings
Mike Bibby has established himself as one
of the most dangerous point guards in the
league. An emerging superstar, he is fearless
in the lane, deadly from the arc, unselfish
in his ball distribution, and a creative
playmaker in one of the game’s most
potent offenses. Beginning his eighth season,
Bibby has proven to be the biggest reason
behind the King’s ascendancy to the
top of the Western Conference.
RAY ALLEN - Guard,
Seattle Supersonics
Three-time NBA All-Star Ray Allen has blossomed
into a team leader and one of the league’s
best three-point shooters. Possessing a
well-balanced game with few weaknesses,
Allen has proven himself to be a perennial
scoring threat, particularly in the playoffs.
He is also a Hollywood veteran, having played
the starring role in Spike Lee’s “He
Got Game.”
MICHAEL
FINLEY - Guard/Forward, San
Antonio Spurs
Michael Finley is a key contributor to the
Spurs’ lethal offense. With quiet
and unassuming leadership through example
and dedication, he has proven himself to
be among the game’s elite at both
ends of the court.
EDDIE
GEORGE - Running Back
One of the most prolific and durable running
backs in NFL history, Eddie George has a
talent for finding the gap and gaining the
extra yards needed. His incredible balance,
combined with grace and speed, makes him
a deadly threat anytime he touches the ball.
QUENTIN RICHARDSON
- Guard / Forward, New York Knicks
An explosive player able to score from just
about anywhere on the floor, Quentin Richardson
is one of the new generation of talented
players building a formidable future himself.
In his next season, Richardson will be asked
to become a scoring leader among Knicks
guards.
EDDIE JONES
- Guard/Forward, Memphis Grizzlies
Graceful and athletic, a prolific scorer
from anywhere on the court but especially
from beyond the arc, Eddie Jones is capable
of taking apart opposing teams almost single-handedly.
Jones is a master of the steal and a formidable
threat at both ends of the court.
DEREK ANDERSON - Shooting
Guard, Houston Rockets
Derek Anderson’s athleticism allows
his team to match-up offensively and defensively
with any team in the league. His addition
to the team puts him in place to be the
“floor general” as a versatile
guard for Houston Rockets. His involvement
in the community and his leadership qualities
are highly praised.
RICHARD
“RIP” HAMILTON - Guard/Forward,
Detroit Pistons
With his deadly accurate mid-range jumper
and amazing stamina, “Rip” Hamilton
has become on of the most respected players
in the NBA. With his poise and veteran leadership,
this sharpshooter helped lead the Detroit
Pistons to a NBA Championship title in 2004
and back to the NBA Finals in 2005.
DRE BLY - Cornerback,
Detroit Lions
This two-time Pro Bowler has established
himself as one of the best cornerbacks in
the NFL, by shutting down many of the league’s
elite wide receivers. Week after week, this
dangerous and lightning quick defender makes
quarterbacks think twice when throwing in
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