Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. After a three-season career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Tar Heels' national...
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Birthdate:	February 17, 1963
Birthplace:	Brooklyn, New York
Age:	49
Height:	6' 6"
All Positions Played:	Shooting guard, Small forward
Education:	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Also known as:	Air Jordan, His Royal Airness, MJ

Honors and awards for Michael Jordan

Year	Award
1984	NBA Rookie of the Year Award
1987	NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1987	NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
1987	NBA All-Star Game MVP
1990	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1990	NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1991	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1991	NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1992	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1995	NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1995	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1995	NBA All-Star Game MVP
1996	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1997	NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1997	NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
1997	NBA All-Star Game MVP

Season statistics for Michael Jordan

Washington Wizards - 2002-03 NBA season

fg%: 0.445

3p%: 0.291

ft%: 0.821

fga: 1527

3pa: 55

fta: 324

orb: 71

drb: 426

ftm: 266

3pm: 16

fgm: 679

stl: 123

reb: 497

blk: 39

pts: 1640

pf: 171

ast: 311

to: 173

games: 82

avg reb: 6.1

avg blk: 0.5

avg pts: 20

avg pf: 2.1

avg ast: 3.8

avg to: 2.1

avg stl: 1.5

Washington Wizards - 2001-02 NBA season

fg%: 0.416

3p%: 0.189

ft%: 0.79

fga: 1324

3pa: 53

fta: 333

orb: 50

drb: 289

ftm: 263

3pm: 10

fgm: 551

stl: 85

reb: 339

blk: 26

pts: 1375

pf: 119

ast: 310

to: 162

games: 60

avg reb: 5.7

avg blk: 0.4

avg pts: 22.9

avg pf: 2

avg ast: 5.2

avg to: 2.7

avg stl: 1.4

Chicago Bulls - 1997-98 NBA season

fg%: 0.465

3p%: 0.238

ft%: 0.784

fga: 1893

3pa: 126

fta: 721

orb: 130

drb: 345

ftm: 565

3pm: 30

fgm: 881

stl: 141

reb: 475

blk: 45

pts: 2357

pf: 151

ast: 283

to: 185

games: 82

avg reb: 5.8

avg blk: 0.5

avg pts: 28.7

avg pf: 1.8

avg ast: 3.5

avg to: 2.3

avg stl: 1.7

Michael Jordan Image Gallery

Jordan and the Looney Tunes in Space Jam	Jordan going in for a slam dunk with his signature exposed tongue.
Michael Jordan while playing with the Scottsdale Scorpions.	Plaque at the United Center chronicling Jordan's career achievements.
Michael Jordan's jersey in the rafters of The Dean Smith Center.	Michael Jordan and Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill game honoring the 1...
Jordan on the golf course in 2007.

Former basketball teams for Michael Jordan

North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball

Shooting guard

Washington Wizards

Shooting guard

Tenure:2001 - 2003 (2 years)

Chicago Bulls

Shooting guard

Tenure:1995 - 1998 (3 years)

Chicago Bulls

Shooting guard

Tenure:1984 - 1993 (9 years)

Former baseball teams for Michael Jordan

Scottsdale Scorpions

Birmingham Barons

Air Jordan Sneakers

Air Jordans, or simply Jordans are a brand of shoes produced by Nike originally designed for and endorsed by professional NBA basketball player Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line is now sold by Jordan Brand, a sub-division of Nike.

Air Jordan 1 (1984)

Air Jordan 2 (1986)

Air Jordan 3 (1988)

Air Jordan 4 (1989)

Air Jordan 5 (1990)

Air Jordan 6 (1990)

Air Jordan 7 (1991)

Air Jordan 8 (1992)

Air Jordan 9 (1993)

Air Jordan 10 (1994)

Air Jordan 11 (1995)

Air Jordan 12 (1996)

Air Jordan 13 (1997)

Air Jordan 14 (1998)

Air Jordan 15 (1999)

Air Jordan 16 (2001)

Air Jordan 17 (2002)

Air Jordan 18 (2003)

Air Jordan 19 (2004)

Air Jordan 20 (2005)

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Sponsors of Michael Jordan

Nike, Inc.

Revenue:$19,176,100,000

Headquarters:Beaverton, Oregon

Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment,...
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Gatorade

Gatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries. The beverage was first developed in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida, to...
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Movies with appearances by Michael Jordan

Jordan Rides the Bus
March Madness: The Greatest Moments of the NCAA Tournament
9 - Un chiffre, un homme
Basketball Man
NBA Hardwood Classics: Superstars Collection

Title	Released	Genre
Jordan Rides the Bus	2010	Documentary
March Madness: The Greatest Moments of the NCAA Tournament	2008	Sports
9 - Un chiffre, un homme	2008	Biography
Basketball Man	2007	Sports
NBA Hardwood Classics: Superstars Collection	2006	Sports
NBA: Greatest Moments in NBA History	2006	Sports
NBA: Lights Out!	2006	Sports
Looney Tunes: Back in Action	2003	Animated cartoon
NBA Street Series: Dunks!: Vol. 1	2003	Sports
NBA at 50	2003	Sports
Michael Jordan to the Max	2000	Sports
Space Jam	1996	Comedy
NBA: Furious Finishes	1996	Sports
NBA Hardwood Classics: NBA Showmen: The Spectacular Guards	1990	Sports
NBA Hardwood Classics: Michael Jordan's Playground	1990	Sports
North Carolina Flashback: 1982 North Carolina vs. Virginia	1982	Sports

Books about Michael Jordan

Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made

Author:David Halberstam

Genre:Biography

Films about Michael Jordan

Jordan Rides the Bus

Release date:August 24, 2010

Directed by:Ron Shelton

Genre:Documentary

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Location:Chapel Hill

Founded:December 11, 1789

Colors:Carolina Blue, White

Mascot:Rameses

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. First enrolling students in 1795, it is one of the multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States. All undergraduates...
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NBA players from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Name	Title	Most recent team
Rasheed Wallace	Center	Detroit Pistons
Marvin Williams	Power forward	Atlanta Hawks
David Noel	Small forward	Milwaukee Bucks
Michael Jordan	Shooting guard	Chicago Bulls
Vince Carter	Shooting guard	Phoenix Suns
Antawn Jamison	Power forward	Cleveland Cavaliers
Sean May	Power forward	Sacramento Kings
Brendan Haywood	Center	Dallas Mavericks
Brandan Wright	Small forward	Golden State Warriors
Tyler Hansbrough		Indiana Pacers
Danny Green	Shooting guard	San Antonio Spurs
Wayne Ellington	Shooting guard	Minnesota Timberwolves
Tywon Lawson	Point guard	Denver Nuggets

Hometown of Michael Jordan

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with approximately 2.5 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely...
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Places Michael Jordan has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Michael Jordan

Marker	Location	Population
A	Wilmington	100,192
B	Brooklyn
C	Highland Park	31,449

Personal relationships of Michael Jordan

Juanita Vanoy

Age:52

Relationship type:Marriage

Together:September 1989 - December 29, 2006

Juanita Vanoy is the estranged wife of Michael Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
When did Michael Jordan retire from professional sports?
A:
He started his sports career in 1984 and retired in the year 2003.
Q:
Where was Michael Jordan born?
A:
Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn.
Q:
Which brand names has Michael Jordan marketed?
A:
Companies who have sponsored Michael Jordan to represent their line of products are:
- Nike, Inc.
- Gatorade
- Hanes
Q:
When did Michael Jordan get drafted into the National Basketball Association?
A:
He was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA Draft.
Q:
What is the height of Michael Jordan?
A:
He is 6 feet, 6 inches tall.
Q:
Who is Michael Jordan related to?
A:
Michael Jordan's siblings are Roslyn, James R. Jordan Jr., Larry Jordan and Deloris.
Q:
What is a memorable quote by Michael Jordan?
A:
A famous quote is, "If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
Q:
Where did Michael Jordan go to school?
A:
Michael Jordan was a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Awards & Accolades

1998, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1991
1999, 1998, 1997, 1993
1987-1988
1998, 1996, 1988
1984-1985
1984-1985

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Quotes

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it
- Michael Jordan

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