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“When I played with Michael Jordan on the Olympic team, there was a huge gap between his ability and the ability of the other great players on that team. But what impressed me was that he was always the first one on the floor and the last one to leave.”

Quote by Steve Alford

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Steve Alford is a prominent basketball coach with a wealth of experience and a track record of success. Born on November 23, 1964, Alford has made significant contributions to basketball both as a player and as a coach. He has been involved in coaching at various levels, from high school to college and professionally. more

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