Essentially, the community is divided when it comes to what Jordan means to the Port City and how much his ties should be recognized publicly. Most people you talk to, if you ask them, seem to think Wilmington would benefit by highlighting its Jordan connection. Randy Shackleford is a former downtown Wilmington resident who now lives in Chipata, Zambia. Even in Africa, Jordan has a presence, Shackleford said, and it’s common to see kids or adults wearing gear with Jordan’s image. “What happened in Wilmington fostered his development into what he became,” Shackleford said. “Claim the city’s most famous son!”