Birth
Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York.
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History of Michael Jordan
Saturday Feb 16, 1963 to Present
U.S.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player who is the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." He was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
Summer Olympics
Won the gold medal in Summer Olympics.
Debut
Jordon made his debut in Old Chicago Stadium.
Graduated
Jordan graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography.
Bulls in the first Place
In the 1990–91 season, Jordan won his second MVP award after averaging 31.5 ppg on 53.9% shooting, 6.0 rpg, and 5.5 apg for the regular season. The Bulls finished in first place in their division for the first time in 16 years and set a franchise record with 61 wins in the regular season.
1st Retirement
On October 6, 1993, Jordan announced his retirement, citing a loss of desire to play the game. Jordan later stated that the death of his father three months earlier also shaped his decision.
Major League Baseball strike
In March 1995, Jordan decided to quit baseball due to the ongoing Major League Baseball strike, as he wanted to avoid becoming a potential replacement player.
Back to NBA
On March 18, 1995, Jordan announced his return to the NBA through a two-word press release: "I'm back."
Delta Center
The Bulls returned to the Delta Center for Game 6 on June 14, 1998, leading the series 3–2.
2nd Rerirement
Jordan retired for the second time on January 13, 1999.
Not as a player
On January 19, 2000, Jordan returned to the NBA not as a player, but as part owner and president of basketball operations for the Washington Wizards.
Return to play
On September 25, 2001, Jordan announced his return to the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards, indicating his intention to donate his salary as a player to a relief effort for the victims of the September 11 attacks.
23 no more in Miami Heat
The Miami Heat retired the number 23 jersey on April 11, 2003, even though Jordan never played for the team.
Final Match
Jordan played in his final NBA game on April 16, 2003, in Philadelphia.
Fired
On May 7, 2003, Wizards owner Abe Pollin fired Jordan as the team's president of basketball operations. Jordan later stated that he felt betrayed, and that if he had known he would be fired upon retiring he never would have come back to play for the Wizards.
Charlotte Bobcats
On June 15, 2006, Jordan bought a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the team's second-largest shareholder behind majority owner Robert L. Johnson. As part of the deal, Jordan took full control over the basketball side of the operation, with the title "Managing Member of Basketball Operations".
Bought the team
On February 27, the Bobcats announced that Johnson (Bobcats largest shareholder) had reached an agreement with Jordan and his group, MJ Basketball Holdings, to buy the team pending NBA approval.
Jordan's purchase approved
On March 17, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Jordan's purchase, making him the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA team.