Michael Jordan is a former NBA player who is widely regarded as the best basketball player of all time. He played in the NBA for 15 seasons and is a six-time NBA Champion, a six-time NBA Finals MVP, and a 14-time NBA All-Star. He is also a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and played for the ‘Dream Team’. Get all of the latest Michael Jordan news here!
Michael Jordan was denied playing for his varsity basketball team when he was a sophomore in high school due to his height. He worked vigorously in the off-season and grew four inches and eventually made the Varsity squad. In 1981, he accepted a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He played for three seasons and made the game-winning jump shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown.
Jordan was selected third overall in the 1984 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He quickly emerged as one of the best players in the league through his leaping ability and free-throw line slam dunks. His nickname “Air Jordan” eventually became his own trademark.
Jordan won his first NBA title with the Bulls in 1991, followed by two more titles in ’92 and ’93. He retired in 1993–94 to play Minor League Baseball but returned in 1995 to win three more championships with the Bulls. He officially retired after the 2003 season after a short stint with the Washington Wizards. He is one of the most effectively marketed athletes ever. Michael Jordan’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.7 billion.
