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“After Game Six of the Finals, as Paxson's shot went through the net, Michael Jordan raced to the basket to get the ball. He held it up high above his head, and his teammates thought he was going to say something about a prospective trip to Disneyland. Instead, he yelled out, "Thunder Dan Majerle-my fucking ass!”

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David Halberstam

David Halberstam was an American journalist and author renowned for his comprehensive reporting and insightful analysis of American society and politics. Born on April 10, 1934, in New York City, he passed away on April 23, 2007. more

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