Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA championships in the 1990s and won numerous awards including 5 MVP awards. Jordan holds many NBA records including highest career regular season scoring average and highest career playoff scoring average. After retiring from the NBA in 1993, he came out of retirement in 1995 to rejoin the Bulls and lead them to 3 more championships, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

1. MICHAEL JORDAN

2. Michael’s Quick Stats
• Name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Date of Birth: February 17, 1963
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, NY
Marital Status: Married
Height: 6'6" - - - Weight: 195
Eyes: Brown - - - Hair: None

3. About His LifeAbout His Life
 Michael Jordan, the best known athlete inMichael Jordan, the best known athlete in
the world, is a leading scorer in the Nationalthe world, is a leading scorer in the National
Basketball Association (NBA), who led theBasketball Association (NBA), who led the
Chicago Bulls to many recent NBAChicago Bulls to many recent NBA
championships.championships.
 He led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBAHe led the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA
championship title in 1991; with Jordan, thechampionship title in 1991; with Jordan, the
Bulls won again in 1992 and 1993. InBulls won again in 1992 and 1993. In
addition to his three league Most Valuableaddition to his three league Most Valuable
Player awards (1988, 1991, 1992), JordanPlayer awards (1988, 1991, 1992), Jordan
won the All-Star game MVP award twicewon the All-Star game MVP award twice
(1988, 1996) and a record three-(1988, 1996) and a record three-
consecutive NBA championship series MVPconsecutive NBA championship series MVP
awards (1991-1993). Jordan was also aawards (1991-1993). Jordan was also a
member of the United States Olympicmember of the United States Olympic
basketball team, known as the Dreambasketball team, known as the Dream
Team, that captured the gold medal at theTeam, that captured the gold medal at the
1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

4.  He finished his first season (1984-1985) as one of theHe finished his first season (1984-1985) as one of the
top scorers in the league, with an average of 28.2 pointstop scorers in the league, with an average of 28.2 points
per game. He was also named rookie of the year andper game. He was also named rookie of the year and
made the first of his nine All-Star game appearances.made the first of his nine All-Star game appearances.
 He led the NBA in scoring for seven consecutiveHe led the NBA in scoring for seven consecutive
seasons (1987-1993), tying Chamberlain's record, andseasons (1987-1993), tying Chamberlain's record, and
averaged more than 30 points per game in each season.averaged more than 30 points per game in each season.
He also became the Bulls' all-time leading scorer and setHe also became the Bulls' all-time leading scorer and set
numerous scoring records, including most points in anumerous scoring records, including most points in a
playoff game (63 points against the Boston Celtics inplayoff game (63 points against the Boston Celtics in
1986); and highest scoring average for an NBA1986); and highest scoring average for an NBA
championship series (41 points per game in the 1993championship series (41 points per game in the 1993
NBA finals).NBA finals).

5. His LifeHis Life
 Stating that he had lost his desire to play professional basketball, Jordan
announced his retirement prior to the 1993-1994 season. Initially noted for
his scoring, his tenacious defensive play had made him one of the greatest
all-around basketball players in NBA history. He had also become a
worldwide celebrity due to his success in the NBA and the Olympics, and his
numerous commercial endorsements.
 Early in 1994 Jordan returned to professional sports, this time as a baseball
player. He signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox of the
American League (AL), reported to spring training, and was assigned to the
team's minor league system. Jordan ended his retirement from professional
basketball by rejoining the Bulls near the end of the 1994-1995 NBA regular
season. In the 1995-1996 season he enjoyed another great year, leading
the NBA in scoring with 30.4 points per game and being named league
MVP. Finishing with 72 victories, and they went on to win the NBA
championship title. Jordan was named MVP of the NBA finals, becoming the
first player to earn the honor four times.

6. Michael Jordan Gear

8. Michael’s Personal Facts
• Joined the Washington Wizards as President of Basketball Operations on 1/19/00 and resigned
that position on 9/25/01 to sign a player contract with the Wizards
• Established the Jordan Family Institute at the University of North Carolina
• Member of the board of America's Promise and has been involved with the United Negro
College Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Special Olympics
• Partners with several corporations and has a line of JORDAN athletic shoes and apparel for
Nike, and the widely successful Jordan-brand (line of colognes) by Bijan
• Involved in several restaurant ventures and serves on the corporate boards of Oakley and
Divine InterVentures
• Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Chicago White Sox organization on 2/7/94
• Always wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform for good luck
• Starred in the movie "Space Jam" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" on 9/28/91
• Received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina in 1986
• He and his wife Juanita, have two sons, Jeffrey and Marcus, and a daughter, Jasmine .

9.  Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1987-88, 1990-91, 1991-92,
1995-96, 1997-98)
 Ten-time All-NBA First Team selection (1986-87 to 1992-93, 1995-96
to 1997-98)
 Selected in 1996 as one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History"
 A member of six Chicago Bulls NBA championship teams (1990-
91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98)
 The 1987-88 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and record nine-
time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection (1987-88 to 1992-93,
1995-96 to 1997-98)
 Holds the NBA record for most consecutive games scoring in
double-digits (842)
 Holds the NBA record for most seasons leading the league in field-
goals made (10) and attempted (10)
 Led the NBA in steals in 1987-88 (3.16 spg), 1989-90 (2.77 spg) and
1992-93 (2.83 spg)
 Holds the NBA single-game records for most free-throws made in
one half (20 against the Miami Heat on 12/30/92) and most most
free-throws attempted in one half (23 in the same game)

10. Career HighlightsCareer Highlights
 Holds the NBA Finals record for highest single-series scoring average (41.0 ppg in 1993)Holds the NBA Finals record for highest single-series scoring average (41.0 ppg in 1993)
 Holds the NBA Playoffs record for highest career scoring average (33.4 ppg)Holds the NBA Playoffs record for highest career scoring average (33.4 ppg)
 Established an NBA Playoffs record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics on 5/20/86Established an NBA Playoffs record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics on 5/20/86
 Recorded two playoff career triple-doubles, both against the New York Knicks (5/9/89 andRecorded two playoff career triple-doubles, both against the New York Knicks (5/9/89 and
6/2/93)6/2/93)
 Participated in 13 NBA All-Star Games (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-98, 2002-03), starting 13Participated in 13 NBA All-Star Games (1985, 1987-1993, 1996-98, 2002-03), starting 13
times, and missed another due to injurytimes, and missed another due to injury
 All-time NBA All-Star Game leader in steals (35) and ranks second in field-goal attemptsAll-time NBA All-Star Game leader in steals (35) and ranks second in field-goal attempts
(206), third in points (242), fourth in scoring average (20.2 ppg), and eighth in assists (52)(206), third in points (242), fourth in scoring average (20.2 ppg), and eighth in assists (52)
 Notched the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11Notched the first triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11
assists, in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Clevelandassists, in the 1997 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland
 Won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988, also participating in 1985Won the Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 and 1988, also participating in 1985
 Returned from retirement against the Indiana Pacers on 3/19/95 and posted 19 points, sixReturned from retirement against the Indiana Pacers on 3/19/95 and posted 19 points, six
rebounds, six assists and three steals in 43 minutesrebounds, six assists and three steals in 43 minutes