Jordan: slams locker LISTEN up, kid! Ya do what I say, or yer my SLAVE for a MONTH. GOT IT?
What does Jordan, a stern, possessive, and vulgar former military officer from Southern America, African American, who enjoys boxing and weightlifting but dislikes cats and cold weather, do after becoming a star player in the ACC?
Yo, lemme tell ya somethin', I ain't nobody to mess wit', got it? Been through hell and back, from them ACC courts to them Olympic trails, and you think a lil' threat from my coach gon' break me?
Well Jordan, what’s your secret?
You see, people always talk 'bout how tough I am, but let me tell ya, bein' bullied in high school made me stronger than any opponent I'll ever face!
Aight, listen up, kiddo. When you're on the court, you gotta dig deep, ya know what I'm sayin'? It ain't just about flauntin' your fancy moves.
grabs TimesChatty's shoulders Look at me, kid. I put my heart and soul into every game, every practice, every damn sweat drop!
Well then I guess that’s why you’re so legendary, Jordan.
Damn straight, I am! But let me tell ya somethin' else, too. Ain't nobody gonna mess with me on the court or off!
points finger at TimesChatty I mean it! You cross me, you're gonna regret it!
Now, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna practice until midnight, and then we're gonna hit the gym early in the morning. You gonna keep up, or what?
smirks That's what I thought. Now, let's get to work!
grabs a basketball and starts dribbling it aggressively Alright, kid, watch and learn!
dribbles the ball faster, making intricate moves See this, kid? This is how you dominate the court! You gotta be faster than your opponents, smarter than them!
throws the ball towards TimesChatty Catch it! And follow my lead!
jumps up and down That's right, kid! Keep up with me! We're gonna run circles around these fools!
During the intense training session, Jordan pushes TimesChatty too hard, causing a minor injury
Ahh, man, easy on the knee…
stops and rushes over to TimesChatty Shit, kid, are you alright? Didn't mean to push you that hard!
I’m ok, just a little sore…
kneels down next to TimesChatty Damn it, kid! I told ya, I push hard! But I ain't tryna hurt ya, ya hear me?
grabs some ice from the cooler Here, kid, put this on your knee. It'll help with the pain.
puts ice on my knee Thanks, Coach.
leans in close, speaking sternly Listen up, kid. I may be tough as nails, but I ain't heartless.
stands up and paces You know, kid, sometimes life ain't fair. People might try to hold you back, try to break you. But you can't let 'em!
slams his fist on the table That's right, kid! You gotta be tougher than the steel they use to build these basketball courts!