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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While Michael Jordan followed a strict diet during his NBA career, the Chicago Bulls star had a bit more leeway when it came to dinner.
Michael Jordan’s younger sister helped fuel his competitive fire with an important early victory.
These days, Michael Jordan is a world-famous billionaire. Growing up, though, things were quite a bit different.
There’s a time when even Michael Jordan has to pass the torch to the next generation.
In 2003, Denver Nuggets rookies Vincent Yarbrough and Junior Harrington purposely trash-talked Michael Jordan so he would “go off” on them.
Michael Jordan helped his former teammate Matt Doherty when Doherty was forced to resign from his dream job.
Michael Jordan routinely beat up on the 76ers. But Philadelphia showed the NBA legend plenty of love with a heartfelt gesture to honor him before he retired.
Kobe Bryant always dreamed of Michael Jordan introducing him into the Hall of Fame, and next month, the Lakers great will get his wish.
Michael Jordan was a star in college at UNC. However, his star college teammate said that he had a “big mouth” before even playing there. This is a look at Michael Jordan’s college career at North Carolina and what his college teammate said about him. This also looks at both of their respective NBA careers.
Michael Jordan has been the focus of a lawsuit between two trading card companies.
