Through the use of descriptive language, the author is able to convey his message about how great Michael Jordan was in basketball and how determined he was to play. Jordan loved to play basketball. He was one of the many people who changed the sport forever. David Halberstam mentions that in a game against Utah Jazz he felt “(Halberstam) Concerned about his condition, but Jordan insisted he would play. He was weak and pale, but his eyes burned with determination.” This was from a Finals game against Utah Jazz where Jordan became ill overnight and everyone thought that he wouldn't be able to…