Michael Jeffrey Jordan
- Born:
- February 17, 1963, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Professional Basketball Player, Businessman
Early Life and Education
- Grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- Attended Emsley A. Laney High School.
- Initially cut from the varsity basketball team as a sophomore.
- Earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina.
- Majored in cultural geography.
Career and Major Achievements
- Drafted third overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
- Won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls (1991-1993, 1996-1998).
- Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- Six-time NBA Finals MVP.
- Fourteen-time NBA All-Star.
- Ten-time NBA scoring champion.
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988).
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992).
- Briefly retired from basketball in 1993 to pursue a baseball career.
- Returned to the NBA in 1995.
- Played for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.
Notable Works
While many books analyze Jordan's career, the definitive "tsutomu tatsumi biography of michael jordan" doesn't exist as a single, canonical text. However, numerous biographies and documentaries chronicle his life and impact.
| Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| For the Love of the Game: My Story | Autobiography | Michael Jordan's autobiography. |
| Michael Jordan: The Life by Roland Lazenby | Biography | A comprehensive biography of Michael Jordan. |
| The Last Dance | Documentary | A 10-part documentary series focusing on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season. |
Legacy and Impact
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His athletic prowess, competitive spirit, and global brand transformed the sport and popular culture. He remains a significant figure in sports and business, influencing generations of athletes and entrepreneurs.