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« » < » 4 * Page 6 Portland Observer NOVEMBER 29, 1989 Michael Jordan Speak Out On Basketball And Gangs. . . truths, wisdom, and a couple of autographs. Whether this event or encounter with ‘‘A ir” will help to change a decadent lifestyle or put him on the right track is another story. Time will tell. “ They have to leant something more positive than gang activities," said a very serious Jordan. " I understand what a gang might provide for an individual who might not have a lot of friends or support. A gang provides comradery. I think that it’s the wrong type of comradery we w ant our kids to be involved in. If we look at television, day in and day out, we see all the bad new« sunounding gangs. If you’re going to be in a gang, let it be something positive like an educational gang. Look for something pro ductive and positive, set goals for yourself, and then strive for those goals. Be it educa tion or athletics, let it be something posi tive.” Bom Michael Jeffery Jordan on Febru ary 17, 1963, " A ir” was the third overall draft pick by the Bulls in 1984. His resume since: Rookie of the Year, 1985; Pivotal Player Award, 1985, 1989; AU-NBA first team, 1987-89; Slam Dunk Champion, 1987- 88; MVP, 1988; All-Star Game MVP, 1988; Defensive Player of the Year, 1988; Scoring Champion, 1987-89; and lastly, Jordan is the only player other than W ilt Chamberlain to score 3,000 points in a (1987) season. Still, the big one eludes him, the NBA title. “ I’ve achieved just about every individ ual honor possible,” he said in a post-game interview while preparing for the Warriors. “ Now, I want to win a league championship. T hat’s what it’s all about.” The game against Golden State marked for the first time in basketball history, that both leading scorers for Olympic Gold Medal- ■ I f t Cash Career Awards Escalate In Miss Black America Pageant (Continued From Page 1) winning teams competed head to head in an NBA game. Sarunas Marciulionis, the top scorer for the ’88 Olympic Team champions received a taste of “ Air” on national televi sion this past Sunday. Jordan led the 1984 USA team in scoring and to a gold medal. Currently, Jordan is leading the NBA in scoring and the Bulls in assists/steals. He has scored on 50+ points in one game this sea son, over 40+ four times, and over 30 points six times. With the addition of draft picks B.J. Armstrong, Stacy King, and Jeff Sanders-- Jordan is hoping that the scoring load will not be his primary responsibility. “ We have a real competitive team ," he said. A graduate of the University of North Carolina with a degree in Geography, Jor dan’s approximate income looks*like a MBA graduate from the Harvard School of Busi ness. His annual income is close to $8 m il lion. That includes $2.25 million in the 1989- 90 season from his new eight year, $25.75 million contract with the Bulls and $5 m il lion from assorted endorsement contracts with companies like Wilson Sporting Goods, Coke, Wheaties, NIKE, McDonald’s and Chevrolet to name a few. When question about his friendships with superstar filmmaker/director “ Spike” Lee and whether or not (rumor has it) he has been tabbed to play a superhero in an upcom ing film by Lee, Jordan could only smile. “ Spike, is a real good friend of m ine,” he said. “ He came to NIKE after he did his first movie with the shoes (Air Jordan) in it. He had some ideas for some commercials. He approached NIKE and NIKE came to me and asked me how I would feel about work ing with Spike. I said that it would be a thrill and looked forward to it. Once we got to- gether everything seemed to click from that point on. I admire his work, what he repre sents to our race, and the goals he has for his own life. H e’s really a deep individual and very intelligent." What about the movie rumor? "Spike hasn’t spoke to me about any parts in his movies and it’s just a rumor right now. In fact, it's the first I ’ve heard of it. I ’ve never really considered acting as something that 1 would want to do. Il’s a different challenge and a different type o f entertainment. Who knows, it may be something that I might have to consider once I approach the situation." Whether he knows it or not, Jordan is already a “ superhero” in America. Night in Helen Moore of American Airlines, congratulates Paula Gwynn, Miss Black and night out, touching the hearts of young America withy round trip tickets to Europe. sters. He consistently dazzles the crowds with his highwire act and gravity defying J. Morris Anderson, who has produced “ However, this year’,” Andersonsaid dunks. After a steal and breakaway slam in the Miss Black America Pageant for the last from his Philadelphia offices “ Sponsors the victory over Golden State, one fan stood 21 years, said “ The Miss black America have commenced to adding fortune to the up and shouted, “ that was three seconds Pageant had reached a new plateau in terms fame which the Miss Black America Pag ref,” in the air that is . . . eant has amassed for the last twenty-one When questioned about being a desig of offering cash awards and prizes to the thousands of talented women who compete years.” nated role model for young people, the ar in the event each year.” Anderson said, One of the high points ticulate Jordan said that it was fun. The Miss Black America Pageant was of his career as the head of the Miss Black “ I love the role,” he said. “ I feel an founded in 1968 and has been aired on America Pageant was to welcome Luster obligation to give something back. To be a National Television ever since as a means Hair Products as a major sponsor of the role model is a method of giving something of providing a stage, a microphone and a pageant this year. Luster products donated back and hopefully, I can set a good example, platform for the performance of the Black $10,000. in cash prizes to be split among give good advice, and help our young people Woman's talent, and the airing of her views. the winners of the swim suit, talent and face some o f the problems in society . . . ” ****************** Next Week: A quick follow up with the young gang member and some more per sonal notes gang member and some more personal notes about "Air' ’ Jordan, a class act and quality human being... Worst job in theNBA.JackH aley o f the B ulls has a locker next to Jordan. Haley: "The reporters crowd me, set on my shoes, and push me out o f the way just to get close to Michael. Everyone wants to talk with him . . . Sometimes, I have toprotect him .. ."Jordan: "Jack" sm y main man . . . ” Gov. Goldschmidt Selects Interim Chief To Replace Duncan Gov. Neil Goldschmidt announced today that he had selected John Erickson, super intendent of the Lincoln County School District, to fulfill the remainder of Vem Duncan’s term as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Erickson, 44, of Newport, has served A / *_ /X projection competition, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd runners-up and Miss Black America. In addition to offering prizes to the contest ants, Luster Products purchased 3 minutes of Commercial Time on the Miss Black America Pageant TV Special which is being aired on the Black America Syndicated Commercial Television Network culminat ing during Black History Month. Check local listings for air dates. " I am proud of the fact that Luster Products made a real commitment to the thousands of contestants who enter the Miss Black America Pageant annually. Its the first time a Black Company has stepped forward with such vim and vigor,” Ander son said. Jory Luster, Vice President of Luster Products said, “ there can only be one major Black Pageant in America, therefore we must stand behind this one and make it the best that it can be.” Anderson also praised American Air lines for assuming a sponsorship role in this year’s pageant in addition to providing two round trips to and location in Europe in which the winning contestant chooses to travel. Contestants wishing to enter the MBA Pageant for 1990 may write P.O. Box 25668, Philadelphia, PA 19144, or call (215) 844- 8874. as superintendent of Lincoln County School District since 1985. The District encom passes about 1,100 square miles and pro vides education to 6,200 students in 18 schools. 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