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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Michael Jordan has a reputation for being brutally honest. But His Airness lost a famous fan worth $50 million over a simple $15,000 request.
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In a recent interview, Shaquille O’Neal explained exactly how LeBron James can surpass Michael Jordan and become basketball’s GOAT.
Why wasn’t Michael Jordan’s mother featured at all in ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’ that aired 10 episodes beginning in April?
Chicago Bulls all-time great Michael Jordan is still showing he listens to his mother.
A look back on the Christmas Day games played by Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, who played all his Dec. 25 games with the Chicago Bulls.
Combining the regular season and postseason, the NBA all-time scoring list looks just a little different than what people are used to seeing.
A look back on the NBA opening night performances from Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.
The Grove XXIII golf club built in Florida by Michael Jordan is so exclusive that even PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson had to wait to be invited to join.
During his time with the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan battled through a knee injury that would have sidelined a lesser player.
