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Michael jordan

Basketball player

Profession

Age

198

Height (cm)

February 17, 1963

Birthday

Yvette Prieto

Spouse

Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Location

Brooklyn, New York

Birthplace

Juanita Vanoy

Ex-Partner

Children

Emsley A. Laney High School

School

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University

27.8M

Short About

Michael Jordan is a retired professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He gained fame and recognition for his exceptional skills, his jaw-dropping dunking ability and scoring talent. With his six NBA championships, ten scoring titles, and numerous MVP awards, Jordan's name is synonymous with dominance in basketball.

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Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jordan moved to Wilmington, NC at age 5.

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Initially cut from his high school varsity basketball team as a sophomore.

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Accepted a basketball scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill, majoring in cultural geography.

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Hit the game-winning shot for UNC in the 1982 NCAA Championship game.

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Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1984, winning Rookie of the Year in his first season.

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Led the NBA in scoring for 10 seasons and won 6 NBA Finals MVP awards.

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Became an NBA Defensive Player of the Year in the 1987-88 season.

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Retired briefly in 1993 to play baseball with the Chicago White Sox organization.

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Returned to the NBA in 1995, leading the Bulls to three more NBA championships.

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Retired from the NBA for the third time in 2003, later becoming part-owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards.

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Married Juanita Vanoy in 1989, had three children, and divorced in 2006.

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Scored a career-high of 69 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1990.

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Starred in the movie 'Space Jam' alongside Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes in 1996.

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Married Yvette Prieto in 2013, and they have twin daughters.

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Known for his love of cigars and golf, with a handicap of 4.

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Reportedly lost a $1.2 million golf bet to Richard Esquinas.

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Owns around 200,000 cigars and smokes about six per day.

Established his shoe brand, which does $3 billion in annual sales.

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Became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets in 2010.

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Earned nicknames like 'Air Jordan' and 'His Airness' for his leaping ability and slam dunks.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:3 - 5 Billion

Jordan's shoe brand generates $3 billion in annual sales. He's also a major owner in the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. His basketball career and investments estimate his net worth in the 3 - 5 billion range.

Michael jordan Biography

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Early Life

Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, Jordan grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended Emsley A. Laney High School and later accepted a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Despite early setbacks, Jordan's passion for basketball propelled him to greatness.

Basketball Career

Drafted third by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft, Jordan quickly made a name for himself. He was the Rookie of the year in his debut season. He led the NBA by scoring for ten seasons and winning six NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in the 1987-88 season.

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Baseball and Return to Basketball

In 1993, Jordan left the NBA to pursue baseball with the Chicago White Sox organization. However, his love for basketball brought him back in 1995. On his return, he led the Bulls to three more NBA championships from 1996 to 1998. On his second retirement in 1999, Jordan became a part owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards. He made a brief comeback as a player for the Wizards in the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons. And retired for good in 2003.

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Achievements and Legacy

Jordan holds the record for the most points scored in a playoff game with 63 points. He also boasts the NBA's all-time leading career scoring average with 30.1 points per game. Throughout his career, Jordan won a total of six NBA championships. He's without a doubt one of the greatest players in the sport. But apart from basketball, Jordan is also a successful businessman. His shoe brand, Air Jordan, has generated over $3 billion in annual sales. Jordan became the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team in 2010.

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Personal Life and Cultural Impact

Jordan has had many marriages, divorces, and children. He was married to Juanita Vanoy in 1989, with whom he shares two sons and a daughter. The couple divorced in 2006. Jordan later married Yvette Prieto in 2013, with whom he has twin daughters. He's an avid smoker with a collection of approximately 200,000 cigars. His massive success on Basketball has made him a cultural icon. In 1996 he starred in the movie "Space Jam." He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016. In December 2022, in recognition for his influence on Basketball, The NBA MVP trophy was renamed the "Micheal Jordan Trophy."