Michael Jeffrey Jordan
- Born:
- February 17, 1963, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Basketball Player, Businessman
Early Life and Education
- Moved to Wilmington, North Carolina as a child.
- Attended Emsley A. Laney High School.
- Initially cut from the varsity basketball team as a sophomore.
- Earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Majored in Geography at UNC.
Career and Major Achievements
- Played for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels (1981-1984).
- Won the NCAA Championship in 1982.
- Drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
- Played for the Chicago Bulls (1984-1993, 1995-1998) and Washington Wizards (2001-2003).
- Won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
- Won six NBA Finals MVP awards.
- Won five NBA MVP awards.
- Won ten NBA scoring titles.
- Named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1988.
- Fourteen-time NBA All-Star.
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992).
Notable Works
- Endorsements with Nike, creating the Air Jordan brand.
- Acting role in the movie Space Jam (1996).
- Ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets (NBA team).
Legacy and Impact
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His athleticism, competitiveness, and influence on the game have made him a global icon.
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Awards and Honors
| Award/Honor | Year |
|---|---|
| NBA Rookie of the Year | 1985 |
| NBA Defensive Player of the Year | 1988 |
| NBA Most Valuable Player | 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998 |
| NBA Finals MVP | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998 |