Such is the psychological paradox that the basketball superstar's post-National Basketball Association life has become.

And in a city, a country, filled with Latin newcomers, imagine the impact of a Latin basketball superstar.

As a child, I dreamt of becoming a basketball superstar.

The basketball superstar has worked for Converse since 1979.

At first, Parker was more interested in soccer, but after watching the evolution of Michael Jordan into a global basketball superstar, he changed his mind.

There is a small exhibit on Michael Jordan, the basketball superstar from Wilmington.

When a basketball superstar makes a 3-pointer, the multimillion-dollar paychecks go into his or her bank account.

To feed interest in basketball superstars, magazines sprouted widely.

Photographs of and observations by the retired basketball superstar.

While Jordan complains that it's impossible for a basketball superstar to enjoy life among the masses, Barkley sightings are being reported all over.