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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Even in retirement, Michael Jordan is more than willing to talk a bit of trash. Just allow J.R. Smith to explain what happened while golfing.
For all of the shots Michael Jordan made in the NBA, one from his time at UNC may be the most significant of all.
Even in his first NBA practice, Michael Jordan was more than capable of embarrassing anyone who stood in his way.
Bill Walton wasn't too happy with Danny Ainge on the night Michael Jordan scored 63 points in a 1986 playoff game.
As a basketball fan, it would have been awesome to see Michael Jordan team up with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. His Airness, however, wasn't interested.
Charles Oakley forged a great bond with Michael Jordan, but the forward would rather team up with LeBron James than His Airness.
Isiah Thomas didn't hold back Thursday, firing a barrage of tweets aimed at former NBA forward Charles Oakley.
Who do you think is better: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, or Magic Johnson. Surprisingly, all three men (almost) came to a consensus.
If you're hoping for Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan to bury the hatchet, you might not want to hold your breath.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf protested the national anthem back in 1996, and found an unlikely ally in Michael Jordan before his NBA suspension.
