Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner 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 was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
Personal information
| Date of birth | February 17, 1963 |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| High school | Emsley A. Laney High School (Wilmington, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information
| College | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 Selected by the Chicago Bulls |
| Pro career | 1984–2003 |
Career History
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Career highlights and awards
| 6× NBA Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) |
| 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991-1992, 1996, 1998) |
| 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002–2003) |
| 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998) |
| # NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988) |
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