From the early 1980s
when he won the NCAA tournament
with a jump shot
to NBA championships
an Olympic gold medal
and global superstardom
there has never been
a more perfect pairing
of an athlete with a number.
He’s the best we’ve ever seen
regardless of what
some other player’s fans
might think.
So let’s all appreciate 2/3/23
a date that’s as unique
as he was on the basketball court.