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Michael Jordan AKA Air Jordan is a retired NBA point guard and quite possibly the greatest basketball player to every play the game of basketball. He played the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls and completed his final years with the Washington Wizards in 2003. He is currently a part-owner of the Charlotte BobcatsNBA.com: Michael Jordan Bio
On April 6, 2009, news agencies reported that Michael Jordan was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame. It was his first time on the ballot. Jordan joins fellow "Dream Team" members David Robinson and John Stockton. Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and Rutgers women's head coach C. Vivian Stringer also were selected to the Hall. The ceremony will take place on September 10-12 in Springfield, Massachusetts.SI.com: Jordan, Stockton, Robinson among five elected to hoops Hall of Fame (April 6, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
- Born: February 17,1963
- Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 216 lbs
- Position: Shooting Guard
- College: University of North Carolina
- Five Time NBA MVP
- Six Time NBA Finals MVP
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Early Life
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 17, 1963. He attended High School in Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Then went on to attend the University of North Carolina. Under the tutelage of legendary coach Dean Smith he won an NCAA Championship in 1982 and was the winner of the Naismith and Wooden College Player of the Year Award in 1984. -
Pro Career
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the three greatest players in the history of the NBA. He is also one of the most recognizable personalities in the history of Sports.With the third pick in the 1984 draft the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan. In his first year he would be elected to the All-Star Game and win the NBA Rookie of the Year. In the following year Jordan would compile an impressive collection of awards and individual records but arguably his most impressive feat was leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships. He had retired from the sport several times, with last run coming with the Washington Wizards from 2001-2003. He has won NBA MVP five times in 1988, 1991,1992, 1996, and 1998. He was the Defensive player of the year in 1988 and was elected to the All-Star team 14 times in his career.
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Post Playing Career
Jordan was the Director of Basketball Operations for the Washington Wizards from 2000-2003. He is currently the managing member of Basketball Operations of the Charlotte Bobcats and oversees his lucrative Jordan brand, which is subdivision of Nike featuring shoes and apparel endorsed by Jordan. -
Off the Court
In 1997, Jordan founded a popular steakhouse restaurant called Michael Jordan's The Steakhouse N.Y.C. in Grand Central Terminal, New York. The Steakhouse N.Y.C., which doesn't feature any of Jordan's sports memorabilia, focuses on Jordan's accomplishments as a businessman.In 2009, Jordan launched a new website to sell his signature steaks and steak products and accessories. Michaeljordansteaks.com features Jordan's signature fine cuts of meat, sauces, knives and recipes.Perez Hilton: Yes, It's a Michael Jordan Steak (January 13, 2009)
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Michael Jordan Timeline
- February 17, 1963: Born in Brooklyn, New York
- 1984-98: Drafted by the Chicago Bulls
- 1985: NBA Rookie of the Year
- 1988: NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 1994: Chicago White Sox minor league
- 1996: StarredSpace Jam
- 1997: Named to 50 Greatest Players in NBA history
- 1998: 6th NBA Finals MVP
- 2000: ESPY Athlete of the century
- 2001-03: Washington Wizards
- 2006: Managing member of Basketball Operations Charlotte Bobcats
- 2007: Jordan and his wife Juanita divorce after 17 years of marriage.
- 2009: Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
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Michael Jordan Shoes
Michael Jordan signed with Nike and was the first athlete for the brand with a signature shoe. It all began with the Air Jordan 1 which was banned from the NBA for color violations. Every game that Michael Jordan wore the shoes, the NBA fined Michael $5,000 - needless to say, Nike was happy to pay the fines and made it part of an ad campaign.Air Jordans have lasted long past Michael Jordan's NBA career. The line started in 1985 with the Air Jordan 1, and stopped the numbered series in 2008 with the Air Jordan XX3 (23) because that was Jordan's jersey number. The line is continuing with the Air Jordan 2009.
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Which athlete on facebook has the greatest amount of fans? Michael Jordan? Kobe Bryant? A-Rod? C-Ron? David Beckham? Nope. Roger Federer :)
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Michael Jordan Quotes:
Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation. Michael JordanAs athletes, we're used to reacting quickly. Here, it's 'come, stop, come, stop.' There's a lot of downtime. That's the toughest part of the day. Michael Jordan
Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game. Michael Jordan
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. Michael Jordan
I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. Michael Jordan
I never thought a role model should be negative. Michael Jordan
I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win. Michael Jordan
I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish. Michael Jordan
I'm not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat. Michael Jordan
I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. Michael Jordan
I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan
I've never been afraid to fail. Michael Jordan
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome. Michael Jordan
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
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. Michael Jordan
My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength. Michael Jordan
My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline. Michael Jordan
My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes. Michael Jordan
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
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. Michael Jordan
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. Michael Jordan
The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace. Michael Jordan
There is no "i" in team but there is in win. Michael Jordan
To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don't isolate. Michael Jordan
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan Vital Stats
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- NBA.com: Career Stats:
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 216 lbs
- Years Pro: 17
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