Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which athlete has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated more times than any other?"
...Michael Jordan holds the record for the most appearances on the cover of Sports Illustrated, having been featured more than 50 times over the course of his career. His dominance with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, combined with his global cultural impact, made him a recurring and highly marketable subject for the magazine. While other iconic athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, and Tom Brady appeared frequently, none matched Jordan’s combination of championships, star power, and lasting influence on sports and popular culture.
