Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is a former NBA star who won six championships and six NBA Finals MVP awards with the Chicago Bulls. His skills and competitiveness on the court helped him notch achievements that cemented his status as one of the best players of all time. He’s now the chairman of the Charlotte Hornets.
During his sophomore year of high school, he tried out for the varsity basketball team, but he didn’t make the cut. He instead became the star of the junior varsity team and landed a spot on varsity the following year. He went on to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels in college and hit the winning basket in the 1982 NCAA Championship game.
The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries, gives additional insight into Michael Jordan’s life and final season with the Bulls.
After leading the Bulls to their third consecutive title following the 1992-93 season, Jordan famously retired from the NBA and spent his time playing minor league baseball in 1994.
- Birthday: February 17, 1963
- Born in: Brooklyn, New York
- Raised in: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Jersey number: 23
- Height: 6’6”
- Position: Shooting guard
- College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Net worth: $2.1 billion
- Children: Jasmine M. Jordan, Jeffrey Michael Jordan, Marcus Jordan, Ysabel Jordan, Victoria Jordan
- Spouse: Yvette Prieto (married in 2013), Juanita Vanoy (married from 1989–2006)
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Some professional athletes rely on a pregame meal or routine to get ready for action. During his time with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan smoked a pregame cigar.
Michael Jordan may be most closely associated with Phil Jackson, but he also played for a future World Series champion coach in the minors.
Did Michael Jordan push off against Bryon Russell in 1998? Everyone has their take, but a Utah judge actually ruled it a foul 19 years later.
Every basketball fan knows about Michael Jordan and his famous Flu Game. The star’s trainer, however, believes he might have had food poisoning instead.
While Michael Jordan lit it up offensively for the Chicago Bulls, center Luc Longley said the team was built on defense.
When Michael Jordan’s father James was murdered, the superstar turned to an unlikely source for comfort in security guard Gus Lett. Who was Gus Lett?
It may not have technically been a guarantee, but Michael Jordan said the Bulls were going to win Game 7 against the Pacers in 1988.
Utah Jazz Hall-of-Fame power forward Karl Malone had his first chance at an NBA title stolen by Michael Jordan.
