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 shocked the world when he suddenly quit basketball at the prime of his career in 1993. More than a year later, he surprised everyone with his return.
There’s usually a nugget of truth to myths. The story of Michael Jordan getting cut from his high school basketball team is the perfect example.
A string of injuries and the strain of rehabilitating motivated Andrew Luck to quit the NFL while in his prime. He wasn’t alone in exiting the sports world too soon.
Michael Jordan produced plenty of iconic NBA moments. His “shrug game,” however, was apparently inspired by a card game with Magic Johnson.
Purists might not like James Harden’s isolation offense, but the Rockets guard believes Michael Jordan did the same thing on the court.
