Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan born February 17, 1963 is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) 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 instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

Personal information

Date of birth February 17, 1963 (1963-02-17) (age 48)

Place of birth Brooklyn, New York

High school Emsley A. Laney

Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)

Career information

College North Carolina (1981–1984)

NBA Draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall

Selected by the Chicago Bulls

Pro career 1984–2003

Career history

1984–1993, 1995–1998 Chicago Bulls

2001–2003 Washington Wizards

Career highlights and awards



* 6× NBA Champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

* 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991–1992, 1996, 1998)

* 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002–2003)

* 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

* 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

* 3× NBA steals champion (1988, 1990, 1993)

* NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)

* 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

* All-NBA Second Team (1985)

* 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998)

* NBA Rookie of the Year (1985)

* NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985)

* 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)

* 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1987–1988)

* NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team

* #23 Retired by Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat

* NCAA Champion (1982)

* 2× Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1983–1984)

* ACC Player of the Year (1984)

* Oscar Robertson Trophy (1984)

* Naismith College Player of the Year (1984)

* John R. Wooden Award (1984)

* Adolph Rupp Trophy (1984)