Michael Jordan

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Chicago Bulls Guard Michael Jordan catches his breath during the second quarter of his comeback game against the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis, In. Jordan played 43 minutes in the 103-96 overtime loss to the Pacers Michael Jordan 1995, Indianapolis, USA
Michael Jordan carries a Tequila bottle and pillow while checking out of his hotel in New York City Pictured: Michael Jordan Ref: SPL5003626 140618 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Edward Opi / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 0207 644 7656 Milan: +39 02 4399 8577 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights
Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan poses alongside his likeness on a box of Wheaties during an unveiling ceremony in Chicago, . Jordan is the seventh celebrity athlete to have his image displayed on a box of the cereal marketed as "The Breakfast of Champions Bulls Jordan Wheaties 1988, Chicago, USA
The Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan jokes around at team practice at the Berto Center training facility, Deerfield, Ill. Jordan made his return to the NBA Sunday in the 103-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis Michael Jordan 1995, Deerfield, USA View Gallery View Gallery 16 Photos.

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Also Known As:
MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness
Height:
6' 6"
Hometown:
Brooklyn

Bio:
Michael Jordan (born Michael Jeffrey Jordan in Brooklyn, New York on February 17 1963) is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and majority owner and chairman 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’s individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Best Known For:
Michael Jordan is best known for being the best basketball player in the world.

Personal Life:
Michael married Juanita Vanoy in September 1989, and they have three children — Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. They divorced in 2006, and Juanita was awarded $168 million dollars. He is currently engaged to Yvette Prieto.