COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A man who went viral this summer for dressing as Michael Jordan during a pickup basketball game in Idaho has received a special surprise from the NBA legend.
According to KREM, 33-year-old Jeffrey Harrison, a Washington state man with autism, has been wearing Jordan's full uniform when he plays basketball since 2010. On July 4, a video and photos of Harrison playing in Coeur D'Alene circulated on social media, making headlines and inspiring memes.
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When Jordan heard about Harrison from his manager, he decided to do something special for his No. 1 fan. Last week, Harrison received gear – including shoes – and a letter from the star that said, "Continue to believe in yourself, play hard and always remember to enjoy the game."
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Jordan also called Harrison.
"It kind of brought me to tears after I got off the phone so I figured this is really going to be nice," Harrison told KREM. "The fact that Michael Jordan took the time to call and put all this together. I love it – even the cologne, even the sweats. I love it."