The former Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards player turns 61 today, February 17.
Michael Jordan played 101 games at the University of North Carolina, divided in three years. In those seasons, he averaged 17.7 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals, winning the NCAA national championship in 1982.
Michael Jordan was selected at number 3 in the 1984 draft by the Chicago Bulls. Jordan quickly made his mark in the NBA, winning the Rookie of the Year award in 1985 and becoming a dominant force in the league.
Michael Jordan’s career
During his career with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan won six NBA championships and earned five Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.
His ability to elevate his game at crucial moments led him to be known as “His Majesty” and “Air Jordan,” and his influence transcended the sports world, making him a global icon.
After retiring from professional basketball for the first time in 1993, Jordan explored a career in baseball before returning to the NBA in 1995.
He continued to dominate the league with the Bulls until his second retirement in 1999. However, in 2001, he returned to the NBA to play two seasons with the Washington Wizards before retiring for good in 2003.
As for his career with the U.S. national basketball team, Michael Jordan also left an indelible mark.
He represented his country in numerous international competitions, being one of the outstanding members of the legendary “Dream Team” at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Jordan helped lead the team to the gold medal in a dominant manner, displaying his skill and leadership on the court.
His participation in the 1984 Olympic Games, where he won the gold medal, and the 1992 Olympic Games, helped cement his status as one of the most iconic players in international basketball.
In addition to his exploits at the Olympic Games, Jordan also represented the United States in other international tournaments, such as the 1992 FIBA Basketball World Championship, where he again won the gold medal.
His commitment to the national team and his ability to elevate the game at crucial moments made him an undisputed leader and a symbol of American basketball on the world stage.
Off the court, Jordan has had equally impressive success as an entrepreneur and team owner.He founded the Air Jordan brand of athletic apparel and footwear, which has become one of the most recognized brands in the world.
