MichaelJordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brookyln, New York on February 17, 1963. He was the fourth of five children born to James and Deloris. Just after Michael's birth, her parents decided to move Wilmington, North Carolina.

Position	Shooting Guard
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg)
Nicknames	His Airness Air Jordan MJ
Points	32,292
Rebound	6,672
Assists	5,633

Biography

As a youngster, Michael immediately became interested in sports. In 1978 Michael Jordan was cut from the varsity team. However Michael grew from 5'11" to 6'3" and he played so well in his junior season that he was invited to the the McDonald's All-American Team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

When Michael Jordan had finished his senior year , he had grown to 6'5" and following high school, he earned a basketball scholarship from North Carolina University and in 1984, Jordan decided to leave North Carolina University to enter the NBA draft. In the Draft, he was selected by the Chicago Bulls. As a rookie for the Bulls, he made an immediate impact, he was selected to the NBA All-Star Game and named Rookie of the Year.

He retired from the NBA preceding the 1993/94 season after the mysterious death of his father. In 1994, Jordan decided to play baseball so he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Then in 1995, Michael Jordan returned to basketball just before the playoffs, but the Bulls unfortunately lost in the playoffs to the Orlando Magic. In 1996, he starred alongside Bugs Bunny in the animated comedy Space Jam. In 1999, he re-announced his retirement and he became part owner of the Washington Wizards. On September 25, 2001, Michael Jordan announced his return to the NBA as a Wizard. He retired for the 2002-03 season and was dismissed as president of the Wizards. In 2006, he became part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Then he filed for divorce from Juanita, his wife of 17 years. They have three children together.

He has been a major spokesman for such brands as Nike, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Gatorade, McDonald's, Ball Park Franks, Rayovac, Wheaties, Hanes, and MCI.

Michael Playing

Career highlights and awards

6 NBA Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
5 NBA MVP (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)
14 NBA All-Star (1985-1993, 1996-1998, 2002-2003)
6 NBA Finals MVP (1991-1993, 1996-1998)
NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)
10 All-NBA First Team Selection (1987-1993, 1996-1998)
All-NBA Second Team Selection (1985)
9 NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection (1988-1993, 1996-1998)
1985 NBA Rookie of the Year
1985 NBA All-Rookie Team
3 NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
2 NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner (1987, 1988)
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
1 NCAA Men's Basketball Champion (1982)
1982 ACC Freshman of the Year
ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year (1984)
USBWA College Player of the Year (1984)
Naismith College Player of the Year (1984)
John R. Wooden Award (1984)
Adolph Rupp Trophy(1984)
1991 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
2000 ESPY Athlete of the Century
1990s ESPY Male Athlete Decade Award
1990s ESPY Pro Basketballer Decade Award

You know that...

He earns about $80 million from Nike/Earned $35 million a year playing in the NBA.

He has his own line of sport clothing called JORDAN.

Chosen in 1996 as one of the 50 greatest players of all time.

Chosen by People Magazine as one of The Most Intriguing People of the Century.

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. In 1999, ESPN voted him as the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's basketball, in 1984 in L.A. and 1992 in Barcelona (as part of the celebrated original Dream Team).

Paid more than $30 million in his final season with the Chicago Bulls. Fortune estimated at $400 million. A virtual endorsement cash cow, no athlete has had a larger impact on the economy.

Attended Laney High School in Wilmington, NC. The gymnasium is now called the "Michael Jordan Gym" in his honor.

Michael Jordan Top 10 Best Dunks

Why I admire him?

I admire him because he was and is the best basketball player in the world. Also because he is a great person and a fantastic teacher. I love his way of playing and teaching. poster

Physical Appearance

Michael is in his forties. He is tall and well-built. He has shaved hair, long face, small black eyes, big ears and small nose. He has got a tattoo and now he has got a moustache. Of couse he is black.

Michael Jordan Teaching Defense

Michael Jordan Teaching Fade-away

Michael Jordan Teaching Free Throw

Michael Jordan Teaching Jumping High

Michael Jordan Teaching Driving off the fake

Michael Jordan Summary
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