http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jordanhof_090406.html?rss=trueDETROIT, MICHIGAN - April 6, 2009 - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Michael Jordan, David Robinson, Jerry Sloan, John Stockton, and C. Vivian Stringer have been named today as the Enshrinement Class of 2009.
The Chicago Bulls released the following statements:
“We have all known that it was only a matter of time before Springfield came calling. What Michael did for the Chicago Bulls, the city of Chicago and the game of basketball can never be fully measured,” said Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “Michael Jordan is the greatest player to have ever played the game and on behalf of our entire organization, we congratulate him on this honor.”
"Simply the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. He is the one player that each young person in this league should emulate and aspire to become. His work ethic, drive, skill level and competitive spirit were unmatched,” said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “Michael was the greatest winner I've ever witnessed in sport and it was an honor to be his teammate and to be able to go along for the wonderful ride.”
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