Michael Jeffrey Jordan, often simply known as Michael Jordan or MJ, is a retired American professional basketball player and widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. 

Birth: Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but he spent most of his childhood in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Family: He is the fourth of five children born to James and Deloris Jordan.

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Jordan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

He played college basketball under coach Dean Smith and won the NCAA championship in 1982, hitting the game-winning shot against Georgetown.

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Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft.

Championships: Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s (1991-1993, 1996-1998).

Individual Achievements: Jordan was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), a 14-time NBA All-Star, and a ten-time scoring champion.

Scoring Titles: He led the league in scoring for ten seasons and holds numerous NBA records, including highest career scoring average.

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After his father’s death in 1993, Jordan briefly retired from basketball to pursue a career in professional baseball. He played for the Birmingham Barons, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Jordan returned to the NBA in 1995 and led the Bulls to three more championships (1996-1998).

He retired for a second time in 1999 but came out of retirement to play for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.

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Business Ventures: Jordan is also known for his successful business ventures, including his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.

Air Jordan Brand: He is associated with the highly successful Air Jordan sneaker line, which is a subsidiary of Nike.

Michael Jordan’s impact on basketball and popular culture is immense. He is often considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

His competitiveness, work ethic, and clutch performances in critical moments contributed to his iconic status.

Jordan’s influence extended beyond sports, as he became a global marketing phenomenon.

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Jordan has been married twice, first to Juanita Vanoy, and later to Yvette Prieto.

He has three children with Juanita: Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine.

Michael Jordan’s legacy transcends basketball, and he remains an iconic figure in the sports world. His impact on the game, both on and off the court, has left an indelible mark on basketball history.