Michael Jordan
- Born:
- February 17, 1963, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
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 during his sophomore year.
- Earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career and Major Achievements
- Led the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to 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.
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992).
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
- Returned to the NBA with the Washington Wizards (2001-2003).
- Subject of the book 'merritt patterson biography of michael' for a detailed insight into his life and career.
Notable Works
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Space Jam (1996) | Starred in the live-action/animated film. |
| Michael Jordan's Playground (1990) | Video game |
| For the Love of the Game: My Story | Autobiography |
Legacy and Impact
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His competitive drive, athletic abilities, and endorsement deals revolutionized the sport and its marketing. He remains a global icon and a symbol of athletic excellence and success.