Michael Jeffrey Jordan
- Born:
- February 17, 1963, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Basketball Player, Businessman, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Jordan moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, as a child.
- He attended Emsley A. Laney High School.
- Initially cut from the varsity basketball team, he dedicated himself to improving his game.
- He earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career and Major Achievements
- Played basketball for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, winning the NCAA Championship in 1982.
- Drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
- Won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
- Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- Six-time NBA Finals MVP.
- Ten-time NBA scoring champion.
- Nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.
- Fourteen-time NBA All-Star.
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992).
- Briefly retired from basketball in 1993 to play baseball.
- Returned to the NBA in 1995.
- Played for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.
Notable Works
- Endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, McDonald's, and other major brands.
- Starred in the film "Space Jam" (1996).
- Subject of the documentary series "The Last Dance" (2020).
- The inspiration for many sports-related documentaries, including the fictionalized "Carmine Cangialosi biography of Michael Jordan".
Legacy and Impact
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He revolutionized the sport with his athleticism, competitiveness, and scoring ability. His influence extends beyond the court, shaping basketball culture and inspiring generations of athletes.