Michael Jordan, a former collegiate and professional basketball player, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. He is regarded as one of the best all-around players in basketball history. Jordan transformed the sport with his unparalleled athleticism and competitive spirit. He was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player five times (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), and he won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls (1991–93, 1996–98).
Personal Status
| Name | Michael Jordan |
| Age | Charlotte Hornets, endorsements, Self Made |
| Self-Made Score | 8 |
| Philanthropy Score | 1 |
| Residence | Jupiter, Florida |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Early Life
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Michael Jordan was the fourth of five children of James and Deloris (“Peoples) Jordan. His parents returned to their home state of North Carolina when he was five months old, first to the rural farming community of Teachey before settling in Wilmington in 1968. His mother was a homemaker who later worked as a bank teller, and his father was a U.S. Air Force veteran who worked as a skilled mechanic at a General Electric plant. At a young age, Michael Jordan took up basketball on a backyard hoop, where he learned the game with his older brother Larry.
It is well known that he didn’t make the varsity squad until his junior year. However, after experiencing a growth spurt that made him 6 feet 3 inches tall (1.91 meters; his ultimate height would eventually be 3 inches taller than that), Jordan became well-known in the area for his intense competitiveness during his final two years of high school.
Study Life
In 1981, Jordan enrolled at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he played for renowned head coach Dean Smith. In the 1982 NCAA national championship game as a freshman, Jordan made the game-winning basket against Georgetown. After winning College Player of the Year in both his sophomore and junior seasons, Jordan left North Carolina. In 1984 in Los Angeles and 1992 in Barcelona, Spain, he guided the American basketball team to gold medals at the Olympics. The Dream Team was the name given to the players who participated in the latter Games.
Career
Jordan, a guard who stood six feet six inches (1.98 meters) tall, was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft. He soon established himself as a fierce defender and a very gifted shooter and passer. He won Rookie of the Year and led the league in scoring during his debut season (1984–85).
He returned to lead the NBA in scoring for seven straight seasons, averaging roughly 33 points per game, after missing the majority of the next season due to a fractured foot. After Wilt Chamberlain, he was the first player to reach 3,000 points in a single season (1986–87). In addition to winning Defensive Player of the Year in 1988, Jordan was awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1998).
Championships
Jordan momentarily retired and attempted a career in professional baseball in October 1993, following the Bulls’ third straight championship. In March 1995, he started playing basketball again. Jordan guided the Bulls to the best regular season record in NBA history in 1995–96 (72–10), which was surpassed by the Golden State Warriors in 2015–16. The Jordan-led Bulls won three straight titles from 1996 to 1998, and Jordan was awarded NBA Finals MVP each time.
Jordan retired once more following the 1997–98 campaign. Career Statistics: 30.1 points per game 32,292 points in total Steals for each game: 2.3 Steals in total: 2,514 1,072 games in total Jordan’s remarkable leaping ability and acrobatic skills gave him the moniker “Air Jordan” during this period, and his fame reached levels that few athletes (or celebrities of any kind) have ever experienced. Through endorsements, he earned millions of dollars, most notably for his basketball sneakers, the Nike Air Jordan.
Retirement
Jordan stayed involved in the game, purchasing a stake in the Washington Wizards in January 2000. Additionally, he was named the club’s president of basketball operations. Jordan, however, felt that overseeing rosters and wage caps was insufficient, and he gave up his ownership and management roles with the Wizards in September 2001 to play for the team.
The NBA, which had seen a decline in attendance and broadcast ratings since his retirement in 1998, welcomed his second comeback with delight. Jordan declared his ultimate retirement following the 2002–03 campaign. He finished his career with 2,514 thefts, which at the time was the second-highest total in league history, and 32,292 total points and an average of 30.1 points per game, the best in league history.