Wilson 1Cameron WilsonKidwellEnglish 9A18 March 2014Michael Jordan: A Man of Influence“If you're trying to achieve, there will be obstacles. I had them; everyone has them, but obstacles don't have to stop you. If you hit a wall, don't turn around or give up. Find out how to climb, cross or go around it. (Michael Jordan) Michael Jordan is definitely an influential person because of his impact on basketball, his impact on youth through his brand and through his support of charities. Basketball The first thing Michael Jordan was influential in was basketball. Of all things, Jordan had the greatest influence on basketball. Attendance increased by a whopping 87% when he was drafted by the Bulls. In basketball, Jordan changed things with his contributions on and off the court. This helped take basketball to a new level. Jordan led the Bulls to six championships and was named the Most Valuable Player five times. Additionally, he was voted to the NBA All-Star team fourteen times. He went to the Olympic Games in 1984 and won a gold medal. He would later come back and win an average of ...