Mitch Kupchak recalls his first encounter with a young Michael Jordan during the 1982 NCAA Finals. At the time, Jordan was just a shy freshman, but Mitch quickly saw something special in him. Fast forward to today, and Mitch reflects on how Jordan's competitiveness hasn’t changed. He’s still deeply immersed in the game, whether it’s dominating on the golf course or analyzing basketball. Mitch believes that if Jordan were playing in today’s NBA, he'd be averaging a jaw-dropping 40-45 points per game with the modern rules.

Listen to Mitch’s take on Michael Jordan’s unmatched drive and legacy in this must-hear clip from Hold My Banner with Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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