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 in Wilmington.
- Played basketball, baseball, and football in high school.
- Earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Majored in Cultural Geography at UNC.
Career and Major Achievements
- Drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1985).
- Led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
- Five-time NBA MVP (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998).
- Six-time NBA Finals MVP (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
- Ten-time NBA scoring champion.
- Nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.
- 14-time NBA All-Star.
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992).
- Briefly retired from basketball to play professional baseball in 1993.
- Played for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.
Notable Works
- "For the Love of the Game: My Story" (autobiography)
- Space Jam (1996 film)
- The Last Dance (2020 documentary miniseries) - archival footage and interviews
Legacy and Impact
Michael Jordan is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His athleticism, competitive drive, and marketing appeal revolutionized the sport and made him a global icon. His influence extends beyond basketball into popular culture and business.
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