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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During his playing career, Michael Jordan steered clear of publicly getting involved in social causes. Since George Floyd’s death, Jordan has committed to donating $100 million to address racial inequality. He’s now announced the first million-dollar recipients.
Scottie Pippen has finally spoken about ‘The Last Dance’ and his relationship with Michael Jordan following the 10-part ESPN docuseries.
LaVar Ball laughingly compares his son LaMelo to Michael Jordan when talking about the upcoming 2020 NBA draft.
One of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s worst games in the NBA may be one when he finished with 43 points.
Six-time NBA champion, five-time MVP and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan will play a fun part in the league next season.
There was one time in Michael Jordan’s career when he did not wear his signature shoes: during a playoff game when he scored 40 points.
While Michael Jordan was no stranger to trash talk, he may have used his singing voice to mess with his opponents.
Michael Jordan struck fear in his opponents, but a former teammate said Jordan feared one man on the basketball court.
While everyone knows about Michael Jordan’s famous will to win, His Airness once tried to cheat his way to victory in a casual card game with an ‘old woman.’
Former Chicago Bulls standout Scottie Pippen says he believes Kobe Bryant was a better basketball than Michael Jordan.
