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)
Read the latest articles about Michael Jordan:
Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry said Michael Jordan pushed off before he hit his game-winning shot against the Utah Jazz in 1998.
A look back on the tragic death of Michael Jordan’s father, James, and how the two men convicted of the murder are eligible for parole.
While Michael Jordan was never the most approachable person, Kobe Bryant won over His Airness using one specific strategy.
It seems like Michael Jordan drank a lot while doing interviews for The Last Dance, but other things are at play with his tequila glass.
A look at the 1988 trade that reportedly nearly went down that would have sent Michael Jordan from the Chicago Bulls to the LA Clippers.
Michael “Air” Jordan shoes are the most popular basketball shoes ever sold. Now, you can buy a pair of the original Air Jordans won by Jordan himself at an online auction.
When Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a 72-10 record and a fourth NBA title, he was nowhere near the top of the NBA salary list.
Dennis Rodman, who played for the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons in the 90s, said LeBron James wouldn’t be as successful in that era.
A look back at the one season of his basketball career where John Paxson could say that he was better than Michael Jordan.
The crazy story of how a deal was set for Michael Jordan to join the New York Knicks the season after the Bulls won their fourth NBA title.
